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Delhi Government Launches ₹500 Crore Modernization Plan for Fire Services

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announces upgrades including high-tech equipment, new fire stations, and a revamped control room to enhance emergency response capabilities.

Delhi chief minster Rekha Gupta at DFS headquarters in New Delhi on Friday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta speaking during the inspection of the headquarters of Delhi Fire Service (photo: Subrata Dutta/SNS)

Overview

  • The Delhi government has allocated ₹500 crore to overhaul the Delhi Fire Services, with ₹125 crore dedicated to procuring advanced firefighting equipment.
  • The modernization plan includes 100 new fire stations in under-served areas and narrow lanes to improve accessibility and response times.
  • Key equipment upgrades feature articulated water tower vehicles, turntable ladders, quick response vehicles, and mini fire-fighting robots designed for high-risk scenarios.
  • A state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Dispatch system and surveillance cameras will be installed to enable real-time tracking and coordination of fire units.
  • The aging Delhi Fire Services headquarters will be reconstructed, and personnel will receive specialized training to handle complex urban emergencies effectively.