Fire department asks Delhi government to fill over 6,600 posts, as shortage crosses 72.5%

Delhi Fire Services has asked the Delhi government to increase staff due to a severe shortage of over 72.5% against a requirement of 9,123 personnel. The shortage is attributed to the current 24-hour shift system, which is not ideal for firefighting agencies. A proposal to implement an 8-hour shift system has been sent to the state home department, requiring substantially higher manpower. The government has given a verbal assent to the proposal, with plans to modernise the fire department and increase staff in the next few years.