PCMC finally clears fire station for Bhosari after years-long wait by industries; the four-storey facility will be equipped with modern fire safety systems and staff accommodations
After years of wait and repeated requests, a dedicated fire station for Bhosari industrial zones is set to come up. Pic/By Special Arrangement
After years of persistent demand from industrial associations, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has finally announced the construction of an independent fire station to serve the Bhosari industrial zones under the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). The civic body has floated a Rs 22.84 crore tender for the project.
The new fire station will come up on Plot No. F-2, Block, located opposite the Tata Motors freight entrance, land that was handed over to PCMC by MIDC for this purpose. The four-storey facility will be equipped with modern fire safety systems and staff accommodations.
Bhosari MIDC is home to thousands of engineering units, including several large-scale “mother” industries. Until now, in the event of a fire, these units had to rely on fire stations located outside MIDC or assistance from nearby big industries like Tata Motors.
Sandip Belsare, president of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Small Industries Association, told mid-day, “A dedicated fire station for MIDC was a long-pending demand. We had several meetings with the industry minister, and this is a big win for the industrial community. We urge that the project be completed quickly and with modern facilities.”
The demand has been ongoing for over 15 years. In 2023, association members met the state’s Industries Minister, who then directed officials to set up a fire station urgently. Two years later, the civic body has finally initiated the process.
PCMC City Engineer Makarand Nikam confirmed that MIDC provided the land, and the civic body will construct a modern fire station complete with accommodations. “This will significantly improve emergency response in both industrial and nearby residential areas,” he said.
Key features
>> Ground floor: Parking for five fire tenders, control room, meter room, material store, and lift
>> First floor: Rest areas for male and female fire personnel
>> Second floor: Computer room, training hall, and administrative office
>> Third & fourth floors: Residential units for fire staff
The Pimpri-Chinchwad MIDC houses over 16,000 micro and small enterprises supplying parts to major automotive, defence, rubber, plastic, and engineering companies. These industries employ around 7 lakh workers. Until now, fire emergencies were handled from the distant Sant Tukaram Nagar station, often causing delays. The new facility is expected to drastically improve fire safety infrastructure in one of Maharashtra’s largest industrial clusters.
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