Priya Ravichandran

Priya Ravichandran is the present divisional fire officer, Central Chennai City. She was one of the first female fire officers in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Early life and education
Priya completed her bachelor's degree in corporate secretariatship at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai. Sheto completed her Masters and M. Phil in Sociology at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. She began her service for the country as the Batch (TNPSC Group-1) Divisional Officer, Fire and Rescue Service-2003. She completed her Divisional Officer course at National Fire Service College, Nagpur, with distinction and underwent training at the Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, England.

Career
Priya hosted the prestigious Team commander for the Republic Day parade Contingent for the year-2008 and 2009. She has been member of many government committees, including verifying the direct recruitment of Women Station Officers. She is a board member for the interview of the selected candidates in TNPSC. Prior to assuming office in Chennai she served the Coimbatore region.

Priya was among eight representatives selected from various departments in Government of India to visit Germany for studying industrial risk management.

In January 2012, she was severely injured in a fire in Kalasahal Heritage Structure, while attempting to rescue the victims.

Awards and honours

 * Anna Medal for Gallantry by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for Bravery and selfless courage.
 * President’s Award for gallantry.