ITUS Training Division
India’s Premier Academy for Real-World Emergency and Rescue Training.
ITUS Training Division
The Indian Rescue Academy (IRA), the training vertical of ITUS Group, is India’s leading institution for professional training in emergency response, disaster preparedness, marine rescue, and fire safety. With a legacy of empowering thousands of first responders across India, our programs are designed to deliver high-impact, real-world training using state-of-the-art infrastructure, certified instructors, and live simulation environments.
IRA is recognized by government authorities and public sector agencies as a trusted partner in building resilient, operationally-ready teams for today’s complex challenges.
Our Training Specialties
Disaster Response & Search and Rescue
- Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
- Flood and Cyclone Rescue
- Earthquake Preparedness
- High-Angle Rope Rescue
- Rescue Boat Operations (IRBs, Jet Skis, Sealegs)
Fire & Industrial Safety
- Firefighter Certification (Basic to Advanced)
- Industrial Firefighting
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Response
- Fire Extinguisher & SCBA Training
Marine & Amphibious Rescue
- Swift Water Rescue
- PWC (Jet Ski) SAR Operations
- Amphibious Vehicle Training (Sealegs)
- Boat Handling and Navigation
- Dive and Underwater Rescue Awareness
Emergency Medical & Community First Aid
- First Responder Certification
- CPR + AED
- Trauma and Mass Casualty Triage
- Community Safety Training (Aapda Mitra, NGOs)
Work at Height & Confined Space Rescue
- Tower & Rooftop Safety
- Fall Arrest Systems
- Vertical Rescue Techniques
- Structural Collapse and Tunnel Rescue
Who We Train
- State & National Disaster Response Forces (SDRF/NDRF)
- Fire Services & Home Guards
- Police & Civil Defence Units
- Urban Municipal Corporations
- Corporates & Industrial Safety Teams
- Educational Institutions
- NGOs & CSR Programs
Why Train with IRA
- Realistic Training Grounds with fire towers, flood simulation zones, boat docks & confined space modules
- Live Equipment Use: IRBs, RHIBs, Jet Skis, Sealegs Amphibious Boats
- Expert Faculty: Veterans from military, firefighting & NDRF backgrounds
- Govt-Recognized Certifications & NDMA Compliant Curriculum
- Onsite Hostel, Mess & Medical Support
- Custom Programs for Govt. Departments & CSR Partners
Certificates and Affiliations
- ISO 9001:2015
- Member – International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF)
- NDRF, SDRF, Police & Fire Service Approved Curriculum
- Skill Development aligned with NSDC
Notable Engagements
- Empaneled with National Fisheries Development Corporation and launched program to train 100 lifeguards in 14 coastal districts of TN, at the hands of Thiru M K Stalin, CM, Tamil Nadu on 7 June 2022.
- Received ‘Best Private Service Provider Award’ and felicitated by Hon. Chandrababu Naidu, CM, Andhra Pradesh for services rendered during Godavari Pushkarams 2014.
- Appointed as Co Committee Member on Disaster Equipment with National Disaster Response Force.
- Empaneled with Govts of TN, AP, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Meghalaya.
- Felicitated by Shri Chandrababu Naidu, CM, Andhra Pradesh for exemplary services rendered during Godavari & Krishna Pushkarams (Kumbh Mela).
- Operated in support of SDRF Teams during Cyclone Phailin, Hudhud and Aila.
- Operated in support of Coastal Police Teams during Chennai Floods.
- Deployed a team of 75 members led by 8 trainers from ITUS during Kerala Floods.
- Recently placed on Red Alert in Tamil Nadu with TNDRF Teams for cyclone Gaja.
- Recently placed on Red Alert in Tamil Nadu with TNDRF Teams for cyclone Gaja.
- Empaneled with National Fisheries Development Corporation and launched program to train 100 lifeguards in 14 coastal districts of TN, at the hands of Thiru M K Stalin, CM, Tamil Nadu on 7 June 2022.
- Received ‘Best Private Service Provider Award’ and felicitated by Hon. Chandrababu Naidu, CM, Andhra Pradesh for services rendered during Godavari Pushkarams 2014.
- Appointed as Co Committee Member on Disaster Equipment with National Disaster Response Force.
- Empaneled with Govts of TN, AP, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Meghalaya.
- Felicitated by Shri Chandrababu Naidu, CM, Andhra Pradesh for exemplary services rendered during Godavari & Krishna Pushkarams (Kumbh Mela).
- Operated in support of SDRF Teams during Cyclone Phailin, Hudhud and Aila.
- Operated in support of Coastal Police Teams during Chennai Floods.
- Deployed a team of 75 members led by 8 trainers from ITUS during Kerala Floods.
- Recently placed on Red Alert in Tamil Nadu with TNDRF Teams for cyclone Gaja.
- Currently operating Atal Setu Water Rescue Team upto 2031.
Deployed teams for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 with UP Police ATS.
Facilities
- 15-acre campus with 10+ rescue zones in Raigad
- 93 Acre campus in partnership with Govt of Uttarakhand in Dehradun
- Fully equipped amphibious & boat-based training deck
- Fire safety lab, smoke chamber, and collapse simulator
- Dedicated training halls, smart classrooms, lodging facilities