Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 12: The 55th External Sub-Officers Course (Second Batch) commenced at the Andaman & Nicobar Fire and Emergency Services Training Centre with effect from 12th January 2026, in parallel with other reputed Regional Training Centres (RTCs) of National Fire Service College (NFSC).
The interaction session on the occasion was graced by Shri Sunny Gupta, IPS, Superintendent of Police (Fire), in the presence of senior fire officers.
The Training Centre has admitted 27 fire personnel for the second batch of the External Sub-Officers Course, from various fire service organizations across the country. Participants include officials from Bihar Fire Services, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), Maharashtra Fire & Emergency Services, and West Bengal Fire & Emergency Services.
The trainees have reported at the State Training Centre to undergo the prescribed training programme. Upon successful completion of the course, they will appear in examinations conducted in accordance with National Fire Service College (NFSC) norms.
The External Sub-Officers Course, spanning 25 weeks, features a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum comprising intensive practical drills, in-depth theoretical instruction, and industrial attachments. The course is meticulously designed to enhance professional competence and elevate standards of fire safety training across the country.
Following the conferment of the prestigious State Training Centre (STC) status by the National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, the Andaman & Nicobar Fire and Emergency Services Training Centre continues to strengthen its role as a key institution in national fire safety training.