A Blood Donation Camp was successfully organized at the National Fire Service College on 26th February 2026 at the Auditorium Building, in collaboration with Dr. Hedgewar Blood Bank, Nagpur. The initiative aimed to promote voluntary blood donation and reinforce our collective commitment to saving precious human lives. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers, staff, trainees, and B.Tech students, reflecting a strong spirit of service, solidarity, and social responsibility. Together, we reaffirm that a single act of kindness can make a lifesaving difference.

A Blood Donation Camp was successfully organized at the National Fire Service College on 26th February 2026 at the Auditorium Building, in collaboration with Dr. Hedgewar Blood Bank, Nagpur. The initiative aimed to promote voluntary blood donation and reinforce our collective commitment to saving precious human lives. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers, staff, trainees, and B.Tech students, reflecting a strong spirit of service, solidarity, and social responsibility. Together, we reaffirm that a single act of kindness can make a lifesaving difference.

A Blood Donation Camp was successfully organized at the National Fire Service College on 26th February 2026 at the Auditorium Building, in collaboration with Dr. Hedgewar Blood Bank, Nagpur. The initiative aimed to promote voluntary blood donation and reinforce our collective commitment to saving precious human lives. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers, staff, trainees, and B.Tech students, reflecting a strong spirit of service, solidarity, and social responsibility. Together, we reaffirm that a single act of kindness can make a lifesaving difference.

A Blood Donation Camp was successfully organized at the National Fire Service College on 26th February 2026 at the Auditorium Building, in collaboration with Dr. Hedgewar Blood Bank, Nagpur. The initiative aimed to promote voluntary blood donation and reinforce our collective commitment to saving precious human lives. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers, staff, trainees, and B.Tech students, reflecting a strong spirit of service, solidarity, and social responsibility. Together, we reaffirm that a single act of kindness can make a lifesaving difference.

Director, National Fire Service College, Sh. Nagesh B Shingane addressed hospital administrators at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna during the third day of the Capacity Building Training Programme on Hospital Preparedness for Health Emergencies on 25th Feb, 2025. His session focused on strengthening fire safety frameworks and evacuation preparedness in healthcare facilities. He highlighted systematic identification of high-risk zones, proper maintenance of electrical and medical gas systems, reliable detection and suppression arrangements, and structured, priority-based evacuation plans for critical patients—stressing the need to cultivate a proactive culture of safety and continuous preparedness.

Director, National Fire Service College, Sh. Nagesh B Shingane addressed hospital administrators at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna during the third day of the Capacity Building Training Programme on Hospital Preparedness for Health Emergencies on 25th Feb, 2025. His session focused on strengthening fire safety frameworks and evacuation preparedness in healthcare facilities. He highlighted systematic identification of high-risk zones, proper maintenance of electrical and medical gas systems, reliable detection and suppression arrangements, and structured, priority-based evacuation plans for critical patients—stressing the need to cultivate a proactive culture of safety and continuous preparedness.

Director, National Fire Service College, Sh. Nagesh B Shingane addressed hospital administrators at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna during the third day of the Capacity Building Training Programme on Hospital Preparedness for Health Emergencies on 25th Feb, 2025. His session focused on strengthening fire safety frameworks and evacuation preparedness in healthcare facilities. He highlighted systematic identification of high-risk zones, proper maintenance of electrical and medical gas systems, reliable detection and suppression arrangements, and structured, priority-based evacuation plans for critical patients—stressing the need to cultivate a proactive culture of safety and continuous preparedness.

Director, National Fire Service College, Sh. Nagesh B Shingane addressed hospital administrators at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna during the third day of the Capacity Building Training Programme on Hospital Preparedness for Health Emergencies on 25th Feb, 2025. His session focused on strengthening fire safety frameworks and evacuation preparedness in healthcare facilities. He highlighted systematic identification of high-risk zones, proper maintenance of electrical and medical gas systems, reliable detection and suppression arrangements, and structured, priority-based evacuation plans for critical patients—stressing the need to cultivate a proactive culture of safety and continuous preparedness.

Director, National Fire Service College, Sh. Nagesh B Shingane addressed hospital administrators at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna during the third day of the Capacity Building Training Programme on Hospital Preparedness for Health Emergencies on 25th Feb, 2025. His session focused on strengthening fire safety frameworks and evacuation preparedness in healthcare facilities. He highlighted systematic identification of high-risk zones, proper maintenance of electrical and medical gas systems, reliable detection and suppression arrangements, and structured, priority-based evacuation plans for critical patients—stressing the need to cultivate a proactive culture of safety and continuous preparedness.

Director, National Fire Service College, Sh. Nagesh B Shingane addressed hospital administrators at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna during the third day of the Capacity Building Training Programme on Hospital Preparedness for Health Emergencies on 25th Feb, 2025. His session focused on strengthening fire safety frameworks and evacuation preparedness in healthcare facilities. He highlighted systematic identification of high-risk zones, proper maintenance of electrical and medical gas systems, reliable detection and suppression arrangements, and structured, priority-based evacuation plans for critical patients—stressing the need to cultivate a proactive culture of safety and continuous preparedness.

International Design Patent to National Fire Service College, Nagpur! NFSC is delighted to announce the grant of yet another International Design Patent (UK Design No. 6502258), for the innovative “Autonomous Firefighting Drone with Integrated Real-Time Fire Detection and Targeted Extinguishing System.” The design concept was invented by Prof. A. R. Sontake, National Fire Service College, Nagpur, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India. This milestone reflects NFSC’s growing global footprint in applied fire engineering research and technology-driven solutions for modern fire safety challenges. The patent was formally shared with the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of RTM Nagpur University to promote collaborative research, advanced innovation, and Make in India product development initiatives. Through such university collaboration — including incubation and innovation centers — NFSC students will get enhanced scope and hands-on opportunities to work on AI-based applications, smart firefighting technologies, and advanced fire engineering solutions, strengthening industry readiness and research capability. NFSC continues its mission of integrating innovation, research, and national service in the domain of fire engineering & technology.

NFSC Innovation Earns Indian Design Patent for Conveyor Belt Fire Safety: The National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur is proud to share that an *Indian Design Patent* has been granted for a Fire-Resistance Test Apparatus for Conveyor Belts under Roller-Jamming Conditions. The patent certificate was formally handed over by *Dr. Atul Vaidya, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor* of Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur. The design was invented by *Prof. A. R. Sontake* from NFSC under the ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and *Dr. Sameer M. Wagh,* Associate Professor, Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur. The Design Patent was granted by the Patent Office, Government of India on 06.02.2026. Design No.: 476071-001 | Application Date: 07.10.2025 The conveyor belts widely used in heavy industries and mines are typically made of rubber reinforced with nylon or cotton fibers — strong and flexible, yet vulnerable to fire due to frictional heating, roller jamming, hot work, electrical faults, and high material temperatures. Such incidents can lead to rapid fire spread, severe system damage, prolonged shutdowns, life safety risks, and major financial and environmental losses. This innovation enables more improved testing and manufacturing of fire-resistant conveyor belts, helping to reduce fire risk arising from roller-jamming conditions in conveyor operations. It marks a significant step forward in applied fire engineering and industrial safety, while strengthening operational reliability and contributing to the protection of national assets and the country’s economic growth.