Delhi Fire Service under strain amid gaps: Key Highlights | TheBriefWire
Delhi Fire Service under strain amid gaps
Published 8 June 2026 ยท local
Synopsis Delhi Fire Service grapples with significant staff shortages and outdated communication systems. Over a quarter of firefighter posts are vacant. Station officer positions are
Synopsis Delhi Fire Service grapples with significant staff shortages and outdated communication systems. Over a quarter of firefighter posts are vacant. Station officer positions are critically understaffed. The department relies on a decades-old wireless system, hindering effective communication between control rooms, stations, and firefighters. This situation comes under scrutiny following a recent tragedy.