FSAI Expands Global Fire Safety Outreach

23 Jan 2026 CW Team

FSAI’s participation follows a three-year Memorandum of Understanding signed in January last year between DCD and FSAI to strengthen cooperation in fire safety, firefighting and civil defence. The agreement provides a structured framework for knowledge exchange, joint research, training programmes, awareness forums and the sharing of best practices, while respecting national laws and institutional independence.

FSAI was represented at the summit by Srinivas Valluri, National President, who led the Indian delegation, along with Ajit Raghavan, Presidential Member and International Affairs Chairman, FSAI, and Dipen Mehta, National Secretary, FSAI. The association also participated in the World Safety Forum, a closed-door platform involving representatives from 34 countries, where heads of delegations presented national reports. During the roundtable discussions, FSAI outlined the benefits of the alliance and highlighted India’s contribution to advancing large-scale, community-focused fire and life safety awareness.

Speaking at the summit, Srinivas Valluri said that representing India at the World Safety Summit reflected FSAI’s commitment to global collaboration in safety. He added that reaching more than 500 million people in under a year demonstrated the strength of partnerships, structured engagement and shared responsibility in protecting lives.

As part of the official agenda, FSAI leadership participated in multiple high-level engagements, including closed meetings with international dignitaries and parallel sessions. Ajit Raghavan represented the association in discussions with the Dubai Youth Council, reinforcing the importance of youth engagement and future-ready capacity building within safety ecosystems. He noted that sustainable safety outcomes depend on education, innovation and youth participation, areas where FSAI continues to play an active role.

During the summit, Dubai Civil Defence announced the creation of a global task force to implement artificial intelligence in fire and life safety systems, aimed at strengthening prevention, preparedness and emergency response capabilities. In recognition of FSAI’s contribution to the alliance, Dipen Mehta was elected as an Executive Member of the AI Task Force, representing India on the global platform.

Commenting on the development, Dipen Mehta said that being selected as one of only eight global delegates for the task force was both an honour and a responsibility. He emphasised that the appointment reflected confidence in FSAI and India’s growing participation in global safety frameworks, with a focus on developing practical, scalable AI-driven solutions adaptable across diverse environments.

With its participation at the World Safety Summit 2026 and an expanding role in international initiatives, FSAI continues to strengthen India’s presence in the global fire and life safety ecosystem while advancing its mission of building safer communities through collaboration, awareness and innovation.

The Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI), through its strategic alliance with the Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), has helped extend fire and life safety awareness to more than 500 million people across 64 countries in less than a year. This milestone marks significant progress towards the shared objective of training one billion people worldwide and was highlighted at the World Safety Summit 2026, held at Expo City Dubai, where FSAI represented India. The summit was organised by the General Command of Dubai Civil Defence and attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. FSAI’s participation follows a three-year Memorandum of Understanding signed in January last year between DCD and FSAI to strengthen cooperation in fire safety, firefighting and civil defence. The agreement provides a structured framework for knowledge exchange, joint research, training programmes, awareness forums and the sharing of best practices, while respecting national laws and institutional independence. FSAI was represented at the summit by Srinivas Valluri, National President, who led the Indian delegation, along with Ajit Raghavan, Presidential Member and International Affairs Chairman, FSAI, and Dipen Mehta, National Secretary, FSAI. The association also participated in the World Safety Forum, a closed-door platform involving representatives from 34 countries, where heads of delegations presented national reports. During the roundtable discussions, FSAI outlined the benefits of the alliance and highlighted India’s contribution to advancing large-scale, community-focused fire and life safety awareness. Speaking at the summit, Srinivas Valluri said that representing India at the World Safety Summit reflected FSAI’s commitment to global collaboration in safety. He added that reaching more than 500 million people in under a year demonstrated the strength of partnerships, structured engagement and shared responsibility in protecting lives. As part of the official agenda, FSAI leadership participated in multiple high-level engagements, including closed meetings with international dignitaries and parallel sessions. Ajit Raghavan represented the association in discussions with the Dubai Youth Council, reinforcing the importance of youth engagement and future-ready capacity building within safety ecosystems. He noted that sustainable safety outcomes depend on education, innovation and youth participation, areas where FSAI continues to play an active role. During the summit, Dubai Civil Defence announced the creation of a global task force to implement artificial intelligence in fire and life safety systems, aimed at strengthening prevention, preparedness and emergency response capabilities. In recognition of FSAI’s contribution to the alliance, Dipen Mehta was elected as an Executive Member of the AI Task Force, representing India on the global platform. Commenting on the development, Dipen Mehta said that being selected as one of only eight global delegates for the task force was both an honour and a responsibility. He emphasised that the appointment reflected confidence in FSAI and India’s growing participation in global safety frameworks, with a focus on developing practical, scalable AI-driven solutions adaptable across diverse environments. With its participation at the World Safety Summit 2026 and an expanding role in international initiatives, FSAI continues to strengthen India’s presence in the global fire and life safety ecosystem while advancing its mission of building safer communities through collaboration, awareness and innovation.

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