Nagpur, June 24, 2025: In a major boost to fire safety infrastructure in North Nagpur, the newly constructed, fully-equipped Pachpaoli Fire Station was officially inaugurated and opened for public service. The facility was launched by Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and State Revenue Minister and Guardian Minister of Nagpur District, Chandrashekhar Bawankule.
As Nagpur continues to grow rapidly—both in population and infrastructure—so does the risk of fire-related emergencies. With an increase in high-rise buildings, shopping malls, industries, educational institutions, and slum settlements, strengthening the fire and emergency response system has become a top priority. A master plan to establish 22 fire stations across Nagpur has already been laid out by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC).
The newly launched Pachpaoli Fire Station is part of this plan and is outfitted with state-of-the-art facilities. It is expected to enhance emergency response capabilities in key residential and commercial areas including Buddhanagar, Barsenagar, Lashkaribagh, Vaishalinagar, Balabhaupeth, Nawa Nakasha, Thakkargram, Kanji House, Yadavnagar, Teka Naka, Timki, Mehdi Bagh Colony, Kidwai Ground, Naik Talav (Bangladesh), Kadbi Chowk, Mekosabagh, Mominpura, and Dhobinagar.
Rebuilt After a Decade:
The earlier Pachpaoli fire station building had become structurally unsafe in 2011 and was temporarily shifted to Sugatnagar. Since then, fire services in North Nagpur were being operated from the Sugatnagar base. However, the city’s continuous expansion prompted the need for a dedicated station in the region. The foundation for the new centre and residential quarters was laid on August 5, 2023, and the project was completed within a year and a half.
A Fully Functional Modern Complex:
Constructed using NMC funds, the fire station includes a G+5 structure with two wings, each equipped with 2BHK quarters—2 flats for officers and 33 flats for other staff, totalling 35 residential units. It features underground parking, and three water tanks, each with a 25,000-litre capacity.
The building spans 3078.09 sq.m of built-up area on a 1708.94 sq.m plot and stands 19.7 metres high. The infrastructure includes a control room, offices for fire officers, separate facilities for male and female personnel, a storage room, and modern elevators in both wings.
Emergency Ready:
According to Station Officer Sunil Dokre, the station can accommodate two fire tenders and two mini water tenders simultaneously. Upon inauguration, personnel have already reported for duty, and the fire station is fully operational and ready to serve the citizens of North Nagpur.
Under the leadership of Chief Fire Officer Tushar Barahate, and the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Dr. Abhijit Chaudhari, Additional Commissioner Vasumana Pant, and Additional Commissioner Vaishnavi B., the Pachpaoli Fire Station has been transformed into a crucial pillar of the city’s emergency infrastructure.
