NMC boosts firefighter training withnew swimming pool at Kalamna centre
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Nagpur: In a major step towards modernising fire safety training, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has added a state-of-the-art swimming pool at its Regional Fire Training Centre in Kalamna — the only municipal-run fire training institute in Vidarbha.
NMC said that the swimming pool was built at the cost of Rs 1.39 crore, with an additional Rs59.86 lakh spent on the filtration system. "It measures 25 by 15 metres and ranges in depth from 1 to 3 metres. It is surrounded by a secure boundary wall and equipped with a filtration plant to maintain hygiene and safety. The swimming pool is expected to significantly enhance the physical endurance and water rescue training of fire personnel, making it a vital addition to the fire training infrastructure in the region," said the civic body.
Training in the swimming pool will formally begin soon in two dedicated batches for firemen already serving in the department. NMC officials said the pool will also become an integral part of the regular training curriculum for new fire service recruits. "The centre has steadily grown into a premier institution for fire safety education since its inception in 2016," said the NMC.
Spread across 10,883sqmt, the Kalamna centre features a two-storey training facility with offices, dormitories, classrooms, a mess, canteen, drill yard, and tower for live demonstrations.
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It has trained over 14 batches in the last nine years, producing hundreds of qualified firemen now working across the state and beyond.
"Earlier, aspirants from Vidarbha had to travel to Mumbai, Pune, or Thane for formal training. The Kalamna centre has ended that necessity and provided local candidates with direct access to certified fireman training closer to home," said an NMC official.
Admission is based on a physical fitness test and a 100-mark examination conducted by the Maharashtra Fire Services Academy in Mumbai.
The six-month training is conducted in two annual batches — January to July and July to December — with successful candidates receiving certificates from the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education. Preference is often given to these certified candidates during recruitment across India.
Given the ongoing monsoon and staff shortages, NMC has also temporarily appointed 68 trained fire rescuers on a special four-month honorarium basis to strengthen the city's emergency response capabilities.
With the addition of the new swimming pool, the Kalamna Fire Training Centre not only sets a benchmark in regional fire safety training but also ensures Nagpur is better equipped to handle emergencies with a well-trained, physically fit firefighting force.
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