Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL)'s aviation academy, Cochin International Aviation Services Limited (CIASL), conducted the passing out ceremony for the 2nd batch of 55 trainees who successfully completed the Basic Training Course on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF). The ceremony was inaugurated by CIAL Managing Director S. Suhas IAS. The event included an oath-taking ceremony, a march past, Fire & Rescue demonstrations and the handing over of certificates. There were 49 trainees from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Limited (TIAL) along with 6 Junior Managers from CIAL ARFF. The event showcased the discipline, dedication, and commitment of the 55 trainees who completed the course. It was during the post-pandemic period that CIAL academy initiated the specialized fire training programme for Airport Fire and Rescue trainees, as all other national institutions had not resumed the course owing to the non-availability of resources. The first training session was held exclusively for CIAL ARFF after obtaining mandatory certification from regulatory agencies. The training module for the second batch, which commenced on February 19, 2024, and concluded on June 18, 2024, adhered to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) syllabus. The CIAL ARFF team provided on-site training at the airport, ensuring comprehensive practical experience for all trainees. Theoretical sessions were delivered by a faculty comprising experts from the CIAL ARFF department, Kerala Fire and Rescue Department, Kerala Mountaineering Team, and Ashok Leyland Driver Training Institute. After the ceremony, trainees will be sent for specialised training in pressure-fed firefighting and heavy vehicle driving at BPCL Refinery, Cochin and Ashok Leyland Driver Training Institute, Namakkal. CIASL Managing Director Santhosh Poovvattil, CIAL ARFF Head Sojan Koshy, Coast Guard Commanding Officer Varun Upadhyay, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Chief Airport Officer Rahul Bhaktkodi, other TIAL officers and CIAL officials were present on the occasion.CIASL academy is launching new industry-oriented courses with recognition from Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). In addition to the recent accreditation obtained from Airport Council International (ACI), CIASL will offer a new ARFF course starting in August 2024. This makes CIAL the only airport in South India providing such high-quality ARFF training.