**Summary of the Fire Fighting Conclave at HQ UMANG, Nagpur**
**Event Overview**
Under the Military-Civil Fusion (MCF) initiative, the UMANG Sub Area, Nagpur, organized a Joint Fire Fighting Conclave and mock drill on April 16 and 17, 2026. Held at the Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) in Pulgaon, the event sought to enhance coordination between military and civil agencies, share industry best practices, and demonstrate modern firefighting techniques.
**Key Activities and Schedule**
* **April 16, 2026 (Expert Lectures):** The first day focused on theoretical knowledge and case studies. Key speakers included:
* **Dr. Anant R. Sontakke (Director, National Fire Service College):** Discussed emerging trends and firefighting protocols.
* **Brigadier Prashant Kumar (Commandant, CAD Pulgaon):** Presented a case study on a past fire incident.
* **Chief Fire Officer, Nagpur:** Addressed preparedness and contingency measures.
* **April 17, 2026 (Mock Drill):** A practical exercise was conducted at CAD Pulgaon to demonstrate a coordinated response. The drill evaluated operational effectiveness, communication, response times, and the mobilization of resources by civil authorities.
**Leadership and Participation**
The event was presided over by Major General N.S. Sohal, SM, General Officer Commanding, Uttar Maharashtra and Gujarat Sub Area. Major General Sohal emphasized the critical nature of military-civil synergy in disaster management.
Other high-level attendees included:
* Additional Municipal Commissioner, Nagpur.
* Representatives from the National Fire Service College and the NDRF (Regional Team).
* Officials from the civil departments of Wardha and CAD Pulgaon.
**Administrative Details**
* **Location:** Nagpur/Pulgaon.
* **Release ID:** 2253084 (Posted by PIB Mumbai).
* **Reporting Officers:** Saurabh Khekde and Parshuram Kor.
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* **Visitor Counter:** 25 (at time of release).
Key Entities Referenced
Military-Civil Fusion (MCF) initiative: The overarching initiative under which the fire fighting conclave was organized to strengthen coordination between civil and military agencies.
Central Ammunition Depot (CAD), Pulgaon: The critical military facility that hosted the joint fire fighting conclave and served as the site for the mock drill exercise.
National Fire Service College: The professional institution that provided expert lectures on emerging trends and firefighting protocols during the event.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF): A key participant in the conclave and mock drill, representing the regional response team for coordinated disaster management.
UMANG Sub Area, Nagpur: The military administrative unit responsible for organizing the conclave to enhance fire safety and emergency response synergy.
Ministry of Defence
Fire Fighting Conclave held at HQ UMANG,
Nagpur
Posted On: 17 APR 2026 6:34PM by PIB Mumbai
Nagpur, April 17, 2026
As part of the Military-Civil Fusion (MCF) initiative, UMANG Sub Area, Nagpur
organised a Joint Fire Fighting Conclave and mock drill at Central Ammunition Depot
(CAD), Pulgaon, with participation from the National Fire Service College, civil
administration, NDRF (Regional Team), and CAD Pulgaon. The event aimed to
strengthen coordination, share best practices, and showcase modern firefighting
techniques.
On April 16,the conclave featured expert lectures. Dr. Anant R. Sontakke, Director,
National Fire Service College, spoke on emerging trends and firefighting protocols.
Brigadier Prashant Kumar, Commandant, CAD Pulgaon, presented a case study on a
past fire incident, while the Chief Fire Officer, Nagpur, highlighted preparedness and
contingency measures.
On April 17, a mock drill at CAD Pulgaon demonstrated coordinated response by civil
and military agencies. The exercise assessed response time, communication, and
operational effectiveness, and included resource mobilisation by civil authorities.Major General N.S. Sohal, SM, General Officer Commanding, Uttar Maharashtra and
Gujarat Sub Area, presided over the event and emphasized the importance of
military-civil synergy in disaster response.
Senior officials, including the Additional Municipal Commissioner, Nagpur,
representatives from the National Fire Service College, NDRF, and civil departments
of Wardha, attended the conclave. The initiative underscores efforts to strengthen
fire safety and emergency response through effective collaboration.
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