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Abstract : Heart disease is the world's largest killer disease claiming 17.5 million lives every year. An Indian dies of heart problem in every 29 seconds. As many as 20,000 new heart patients develop every day in India, six cores Indians suffer from heart disease and 30% more are at high risk by 2020. This study undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of simulation training on knowledge & practice of cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among fire and safety students in a selected institution at Mangalore. The Objectives of the study were To assess the knowledge and practice of fire & Safety students regarding CPR., Evaluate the effectiveness of simulation training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation among fire and safety students. Compare the post test knowledge with practice on CPR and To find the association between pre-test knowledge and practice score on CPR with selected demographic variables .A quantitative approach one group pre-test post - test was adopted to evaluate the effectiveness of simulation teaching module Knowledge of participants on CPR was assessed by using structured knowledge questionnaire and observational checklist was administered to assess the practical knowledge level. The study concluded that the simulation training on CPR was very effective to improve knowledge and practice of cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among fire and safety students.