Short staff, ancient equipment challenges before Delhi Fire Service as scrutiny mounts
- Posted on June 8, 2026
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Short staff, ancient equipment challenges before Delhi Fire Service as scrutiny mounts
Delhi Fire Service grapples with significant staff shortages and outdated communication systems.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.
