Welcome to National Institute of Fire Engineering & Safety Management

Welcome to National Institute of Fire Engineering & Safety Management. This is the website
which provides you the information on Fire Engineering & Safety Management Training.
Institute which is having 68 centers all over India. Here you can get the details like Admission
procedures, course details, placements, facilities and more. Through this website you can apply
online and become a student of NIFS which is technically collaborated with one of the largest
and reputed university Annamalai University and approved by UGC, AICTE, D.E.B Joint
Committee and HRD Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Academic Safety Courses:Fire Engineering and Industrial Safety as a career option is fast catching up with the students in
India. Whereas in abroad Fire Engineering and Industrial Safety is an integral part of most of
university programs Introduction of Fire Engineering and Industrial Safety courses is in fact an
index of industrial growth. We offer the following courses in technical collaboration with
Annamalai University, approved by UGC, AICTE, D.E.C Joint Committee and HRD Govt. of India,
New Delhi.
Name of the Course

Duration

Eligibility

MBA Safety Management

Diploma in Fire & Safety (DFS)
Diploma in Health & Safety Environment (DHS)
P.G. Diploma In Fire & Safety (PGDFS)
P.G. Diploma In Health, Safety & Environment
(PGDHSE)
B. Sc. Fire & Industrial Safety

2 years
12 Months
12 Months
12 Months
12 Months

Any Graduation
10th Class or Above
10th + ITI / + 2 Science
Any Degree
B.Sc. / Diploma (3 Yrs) / B.E. /
B.Tech
10th + 2 or I.T.I (2 years) or
Equivalent
A recognized Degree in
Physics or Chemistry with One
year
experience
/
A
recognized Diploma in any
branch of engineering or
technology with two years of
experience / A recognized
Degree in any branch of
engineering or technology

3 years
1 year

1 Year Industrial Safety Diploma Course

Head Office: # 9-1-55/1, 2nd Floor, CMR Central Road, Visakhapatnam (A.P.) 530013
Opp: Swarna Bharathi Indoor Stadium Out Gate, Mobile: +91-9246-624-690 & +91-8374-340-999
Email: - headoffice@nifsindia.com, Website: - http://www.nifsindia.net/

A rough assessment of the Industrial & Government demand puts the requirement at over
12,000 fire and safety personnel every year. The stage is similar to the advent of the computer
revolution 7 years back. Fire & Safety Engineering is a field to which all aspects of Science &
Technical knowledge pertaining to fire & safety is linked. It involves study of subjects that deals
with the designing of safer fire resistant equipments and plants; in depth understanding of the
Science of Fire & Safety; its hazards and control measures in various associated engineering
subjects; Managerial functions which aid in managing a fire fighting along with other
psychological grooming required to make a self reliant Fire Engineer/ Fire Officer.
Gulf is the biggest fire prone area in the world, because it has the largest storage of oil.
Undoubtedly the highest budget of fire prevention and fire protection spent in the world is in
the Gulf. They prevent fire by increasing the safety awareness of the people. That translates
into thousands of job openings in the field of Safety as Safety Engineers, Officers and
Supervisors. They also reduce the risk of fire by installing the latest of fire protection systems.
As a result the largest installed base of fire protection systems in the world is the Gulf. This
translates into thousands of people required in designing, installing, servicing of the fire
protection systems.
Anybody looking for a career in computer today is merely adding to the completion, not
creating a great opportunity as the initial batches would have. So Fire Engineering gives You a
10 years head start as compared to the other fields.

Details about Courses:Industrial Safety:Industrial Safety is a field to which all aspects of scientific & Technical knowledge pertaining to
the safety are linked. It involves study of subjects that deals with the designing and installation
of Fire protection systems, in depth understanding of the science of fire, its hazards and control
measures; various associated engineering subjects; Industrial safety & management and other
psychological grooming required making a self-reliant safety personal.
VISION & MISSION:A rough assessment of the Industrial & Government demand puts the requirement at over
12,000 fire and safety personnel every year. The stage is similar to the advent of the computer
revolution 7 years back. Fire & Safety Engineering is a field to which all aspects of Science &
Technical knowledge pertaining to fire & safety is linked. It involves study of subjects that deals
Head Office: # 9-1-55/1, 2nd Floor, CMR Central Road, Visakhapatnam (A.P.) 530013
Opp: Swarna Bharathi Indoor Stadium Out Gate, Mobile: +91-9246-624-690 & +91-8374-340-999
Email: - headoffice@nifsindia.com, Website: - http://www.nifsindia.net/

with the designing of safer fire resistant equipments and plants; in depth understanding of the
Science of Fire & Safety; its hazards and control measures in various associated engineering
subjects; Managerial functions which aid in managing a fire fighting along with other
psychological grooming required to make a self reliant Fire Engineer/ Fire Officer.
Demand & Scope:For todays college going generation, Fire & Safety Engineering presents an opportunity where
there is very demand from industries both in India & Gulf, where job options are tremendous.
Job security absolute, chance to work abroad in the asking and salaries the envy of other
industrial sector. Whats more, to cater to the fast growing demand from various quarters there
are only limited teaching centers to deliver professionally competent personnel. Out of the
reputed institutes, NIFS centre for Fire & Safety Engineering has taken the enterprising step to
reach over the youth of the country offering them a career opportunity which if grasped has
the potential to change their life for the better within a year of enrollment.
International Safety Courses:IOSH- INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

IOSH is Europes leading body for health and safety professionals.

The Institution was founded in 1945 and is an independent, not-for-profit organization
that sets professional standards, supports and develops members and provides
authoritative advice and guidance on health and safety issues.
IOSH is formally recognized by the ILO as an international non-governmental
organization.
IOSH MANAGING SAFELY

Course Duration: 4 days

Successful candidates will be awarded an IOSH certificate in Managing Safely.
The IOSH managing safely course is designed to provide participants with a broad overview on
health, safety & environmental topics. On completion of this course, participants will gain
sufficient knowledge and skills to deal with health and safety issues. This four day program is
accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Who should register for this course?
Supervisors, managers and team leaders in any sector and any organization who are required to
effectively and efficiently be responsible for safety management of risks and resources. The
Head Office: # 9-1-55/1, 2nd Floor, CMR Central Road, Visakhapatnam (A.P.) 530013
Opp: Swarna Bharathi Indoor Stadium Out Gate, Mobile: +91-9246-624-690 & +91-8374-340-999
Email: - headoffice@nifsindia.com, Website: - http://www.nifsindia.net/

IOSH managing safely program covers basic health and safety issues which also includes a short
topic on environmental issues.
The course covers 8 modules:

Introducing Managing Safely

Assessing risks
Controlling risks
Understanding your responsibilities
Identifying hazards
Investigating accidents and incidents
Measuring performance
Protecting our environment

IOSH WORKING SAFELY

Course Duration: 1 day training inclusive of written and practical assessments.
Should the delegates be successful with the assessments, they will be awarded an IOSH working
safely certificate.
This basic one day course is designed to raise awareness of the importance of health and safety
in the workplace. It provides individuals with an understanding of their duties, and to carry out
work activities without risk to themselves or others.
This is an appropriate training to answer the question Why we must work safely?
Who should register for this course?
All Individuals who wants to have a basic knowledge on the practice health and safety in the
workplace.
Course Content:To achieve the above goal, the training includes 5 modules which are as follows:

Introducing working safely

Defining hazard and risk
Identifying common hazards
Improving safety performance
Protecting the environment

Head Office: # 9-1-55/1, 2nd Floor, CMR Central Road, Visakhapatnam (A.P.) 530013
Opp: Swarna Bharathi Indoor Stadium Out Gate, Mobile: +91-9246-624-690 & +91-8374-340-999
Email: - headoffice@nifsindia.com, Website: - http://www.nifsindia.net/

IOSH MANAGING SAFELY IN CONSTRUCTION

Course Duration: 4 days
The course gives managers the knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to recognize the
hazards likely to be present in the construction industry and the actions needed to control and
manage them.
Who should register for this course?
Managers and senior staff who are required to manage efficiently and effectively in compliance
with both their organizations safety policy and current health and safety legislation.

Course Content:After successfully completing the course, you will be able to:

Outline relevant health and safety legislation and specific codes of practice, guidance
notes & know where to find information sources, and where to obtain advice and
guidance on compliance
Explain how legal duties translate into managerial responsibilities
Distinguish between the duties/responsibilities of the employer and employee, client,
contractor and sub-contractor
Be able to verify the competence of contractors and sub-contractors
Have an understanding of risk assessment and risk control
Describe the concept of unsafe acts and conditions
Be able to prescribe precautions relative to hazards
Know and understand the principles of statutory requirements of accident
investigations
Know the importance of continuous active monitoring
Explain the importance of consultation with employees or their representatives and
identify training needs.

IOSH HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES

Course Duration: 1 day training which includes a short test and a brief practical assessment
paper.
Head Office: # 9-1-55/1, 2nd Floor, CMR Central Road, Visakhapatnam (A.P.) 530013
Opp: Swarna Bharathi Indoor Stadium Out Gate, Mobile: +91-9246-624-690 & +91-8374-340-999
Email: - headoffice@nifsindia.com, Website: - http://www.nifsindia.net/

The training is designed to raise health & safety awareness and to provide Senior Management
a framework on means of improving workforce safety, morale and loyalty. It is important that
Senior Management is aware of their own liability and what actions need to be taken to reduce
the likelihood of a criminal prosecution, a civil claim or both.
Who should register for this course?
Intended for people who are at the top level of management such as Directors and Senior
Executives of companies who look after the organizations moral, financial, and legal
implications of effective health and safety management.
Course Content:

Health and Safety Update

Effects of Human Factors on Health and Safety
Legal Duties
Effective Risk Management
Accident Investigation and Prevention
Cost of Accidents
Proactive Health and Safety Management

Website:http://www.nifsindia.net/
Email:headoffice@nifsindia.com
Phone No:+91 - 837 (434) 0999

Head Office: # 9-1-55/1, 2nd Floor, CMR Central Road, Visakhapatnam (A.P.) 530013
Opp: Swarna Bharathi Indoor Stadium Out Gate, Mobile: +91-9246-624-690 & +91-8374-340-999
Email: - headoffice@nifsindia.com, Website: - http://www.nifsindia.net/