Overview

• Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a ₹500 crore budget to modernize Delhi Fire Services, with ₹125 crore allocated for new equipment procurement.
• Plans include deploying aerial water towers, water bowsers, quick response vehicles, and robotic firefighting systems to handle emergencies in high-risk areas.
• New fire stations will be constructed in underserved areas, and 100 small-vehicle posts will be set up to improve access in narrow and unauthorized colonies.
• The fire control room will be transformed into a fully computerised hub with real-time vehicle tracking through a Computer-Aided Dispatch system.
• The dilapidated headquarters will be rebuilt, and firefighters will receive specialized training for high-risk operations as part of a dual-phase modernization roadmap.