Nagpur , April 17, 2026: As part of a significant initiative of Military Civil Fusion (MCF), UMANG Sub Area, Nagpur conducted a Joint Fire Fighting Conclave followed by Mock Drill at CAD Pulgaon involving multi stakeholders such as the National Fire Service College at Civil Administration representative, NDRF (Regional Team) and CAD, Pulgaon. The event aimed to foster coordination, share best practices and showcase advanced firefighting techniques and preparedness strategies.

The first day of the conclave on 16 Apr 26 featured an array of enlightening lectures and educational talks by distinguished experts.  Dr Anant R Sontake, Director NFSC dwelled on various aspects of firefighting giving out recent trends, technological advancements, and effective response protocols. Brigadier Prashant Kumar Commandant, CAD Pulgaon also delivered a lecture on case study of lessons from an old fire incident. Further a presentation was given by Chief Fire Officer Nagpur, elaborating on the fire department’s current preparedness measures, contingency planning and ongoing capacity-building efforts to effective handle fire emergencies in Nagpur. 

The second day of the conclave on 17 Apr 2026 was organised at CAD Pulgaon.  Mock fire drills were conducted to demonstrate coordinated response procedures involving both civilian fire services and units. The exercise simulated a complex fire scenario, allowing participation to test response times, communication channels and operational effectiveness thereby identifying areas for further improvement, mobilization of resources by the civil administration was also practiced.

The event was Presided over by Major General NS Sohal, SM, GOC Uttar Maharashtra and Gujarat Sub Area, who underscored the importance of collaborative efforts between military and civilian agencies in disaster management and also during firefighting operations. His presence reinforced the strategic importance of integrating resources and expertise across sectors to ensure rapid and effective response during emergencies.

The attendees at the conclave included the additional Municipal Commissioner Nagpur, Director of Fire College Nagpur, Director NDRF, Senior officials from various civil departments at Wardha. Their participation reflected a unified commitment to elevating fire safety standards and strengthening disaster response mechanisms in the region. This initiative marks a significant step forward in fire safety and emergency response framework, emphasizing the importance of military-civil collaboration.