Revamping Delhi's Firefighting Capabilities: A Hi-Tech Transformation

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced plans to upgrade the Delhi Fire Service headquarters into a modern, multi-storey facility. The 2025-26 budget allocates Rs 125 crore for DFS projects, including new first-response vehicles and advanced firefighting equipment. Modernization efforts will enhance emergency response and streamline fire safety processes.

In a bid to modernize emergency response infrastructure, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has unveiled ambitious plans to transform the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) headquarters into a state-of-the-art facility. The upcoming budget for fiscal year 2025-26 has earmarked Rs 125 crore specifically for capital projects under DFS, a move anticipated to bolster firefighting capabilities.

Among the key initiatives outlined, the government is set to introduce two-wheelers as first-response vehicles, especially in densely populated areas, alongside deploying smaller fire engines across 100 strategic locations. This strategic allocation of resources is aimed at significantly reducing response times during emergencies.

The budget further earmarks Rs 110 crore for modernizing fire services, including the acquisition of 17 water bowsers, multi-articulated fire towers, and aerial ladder platforms. Moreover, a consultant will be brought on board to enhance the DFS control room with AI-based dispatch solutions, streamlining the fire safety certificate process and ensuring real-time monitoring through live cameras.

(With inputs from agencies.)