The Indian Institute of Fire Engineering (IIFE) is an institution based in Nagpur, in the state of Maharashtra, India. The institute offers training and education in the field of fire engineering, fire safety, and allied disciplines, preparing students for roles in industrial safety, municipal fire services, and occupational health and safety.
| Name | Indian Institute of Fire Engineering |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IIFE |
| Type | Educational and training institute |
| Field | Fire engineering and safety |
| Location | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Country | India |
Fire engineering education in India developed over the twentieth century in response to the growing demand for trained personnel in industrial fire prevention, safety auditing, and emergency response. Nagpur, located in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra and well connected by rail and road across central India, has hosted several technical and vocational institutions, including those focused on fire and safety training.
Institutions of this type typically deliver courses covering:
Specialised fire engineering institutes contribute to the supply of trained safety officers and fire officers required by manufacturing units, petrochemical and power facilities, construction projects, airports, and municipal fire services. Such training supports compliance with Indian standards issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards and statutory requirements under industrial safety legislation.