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Time of India
03-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
2 NMC officials in Finland to inspect 72M firefighting ladder for high-rises
Nagpur: Considering the population increase and vertical growth in the city, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is scaling up its firefighting infrastructure with a major upgrade — the planned procurement of a 72-metre hydraulic platform ladder to tackle emergencies in high-rise buildings. Also, the number of fire stations is set to increase from the current nine to around 22. Recruitment is also under way to fill long-pending vacancies for firefighters, officers, and rescue personnel. The most critical addition to the city's firefighting capability remains the 72-metre hydraulic ladder, meant to respond effectively to emergencies in skyscrapers. To inspect the equipment before procurement, chief fire officer Tushar Barahate and executive engineer (workshop department) Rajesh Gurumule embarked on a week-long tour to Finland recently. The ladder is manufactured by Finnish firm Bronto Skylift, which was selected after a global tendering process. Italy-based Magirus-Schela was the other contender, but Bronto was chosen based on superior technical and financial evaluations. With several buildings in the city now rising above 90 metres, the 72-metre turntable ladder has become a necessity for efficient emergency response and disaster management. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like TV providers are furious: this gadget gives you access to all channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo At present, NMC's fire and emergency services department has a ladder that can reach only up to 42 metres — inadequate for the evolving urban skyline. During the Finland visit, the officials will observe live demonstrations of the ladder's performance under various simulated emergency conditions. The visit aims to assess whether the platform meets NMC's specific operational needs and is suited to Nagpur's urban layout. Meanwhile, the fire department has generated Rs18.25 crore in revenue through the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to buildings and commercial establishments. The department has also conducted fire audits of 202 govt, semi-govt buildings, and hospitals. In response to a query whether the department is equipped to handle fire incidents in skyscrapers, a senior fire official said, "Everything depends on the internal fire protection systems. Our current ladder reaches 42 metres. What truly matters are fire lifts, emergency towers, staircases, refuge areas, and an efficient sprinkler system." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Time of India
Rs 4L property damaged in Nandanvan tea shop blaze
Nagpur: A fire broke out at the popular tea and snacks outlet near Gurudev Nagar Chowk in Nandanvan in the early hours of Thursday causing property damage estimated at around Rs4 lakh. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident, said chief fire officer Tushar Barahate. According to fire department sources, the blaze was reported at 2.55am. A team from Cotton Market Fire Station reached the site within five minutes. The fire tender contained the flames before they could spread to adjoining shops in the Venkatesh Enclave Building, located opposite Axis Bank. The shop, run by Lokesh Shinde, sustained significant losses including an Apple laptop, a deep freezer, an oven griller, induction cookers, kitchen supplies, wiring, and other café equipment. Fire officials estimate the total damage at around Rs4 lakh, while goods worth approximately Rs10,000 were saved. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was likely triggered by an electrical short circuit. The team extinguished the fire and completed cooling operations by 4.45am. A case was registered at Kotwali police station. Fire station officer BB Wagh confirmed the fire was brought under control before it could turn into a larger hazard. Fire department officials have urged local businesses to ensure regular checks of electrical wiring and safety equipment.
