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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has signed an agreement with the Institute of Fire, Safety & Disaster Management Studies (IFSDMS) to strengthen emergency response capabilities through specialised Live Fire Training for its officers.

The agreement was signed by Shri Dharmendra Kumar Sharma, Executive Director – Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), HPCL, and Shri Dharmendra Wakharikar, Chief Coordinator, IFSDMS, in the presence of Shri Vikram Mahurkar, President, IFSDMS and Managing Director, Checkmate Group.

The partnership with IFSDMS aims to strengthen the practical preparedness of personnel by complementing classroom learning with realistic live-fire simulations, enabling officers to respond effectively to high-risk industrial scenarios.

Through this collaboration, HPCL aims to further enhance the safety culture, operational readiness, and response capability of its workforce, ensuring protection of critical energy infrastructure and strengthening resilience in managing industrial emergencies.