Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Industrial fire incidents continue to pose severe threats to worker safety, community well-being, and economic stability. This research investigates the effectiveness of firefighting training by analyzing multiple industrial fire case studies across India, including major accidents in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Using a case study approach, the paper evaluates how training, preparedness, and regulatory compliance influenced outcomes in these emergencies. Literature review highlights gaps in fire safety regulations, evolving training methodologies, and the growing role of technology such as virtual reality and data analytics. Findings underscore the need for comprehensive, industry-specific training that integrates regulatory compliance, hazard identification, and practical emergency response. The study concludes that modernizing training programs, aligning them with industrial risks, and embedding technology-driven methods can significantly improve preparedness and reduce casualties. Recommendations stress the importance of blended training approaches, robust enforcement of safety codes, and continuous evaluation of training effectiveness to build resilient industrial safety frameworks. Keywords: Firefighting Training Effectiveness, Industrial Fire Safety, Case Study Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Emergency Preparedness, Virtual Reality Training, Occupational Safety
DOI: 10.55041/ijsrem52871
Authors: Dr Deepchand Dhankher, Arshdeep Singh
Language: English
Subfield: Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4415150610
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