The Delhi Hearth Companies (DFS) has positioned greater than 320 hearth tenders and over 2,000 personnel on alert throughout the town to reply to fire-related emergencies forward of Diwali. The deployment will start on October 19, a day earlier than the competition, and proceed until October 21.
In response to an inner DFS order issued Thursday, the division has recognized 58 key places throughout the town – together with crowded markets, dense residential colonies, and stretches removed from current hearth stations – for added deployment. “All operational workers have been directed to stay on responsibility. Informal and earned leaves have been restricted on October 19 and 20 to make sure full manpower power in the course of the peak festive days,” the order signed by deputy chief hearth officer AK Malik said.
The deployment will cowl main spots resembling Lajpat Nagar Central Market, Tilak Nagar, Bara Tooti Chowk, South Extension, Gandhi Nagar Market, Azad Market, Jaipur Golden Hospital, and Yamuna Vihar. Smaller fast response autos (QRVs) have additionally been stationed in congested areas like Sadar Bazaar, Mehrauli, Badli Industrial Space, Ghitorni, and Burari, the place bigger tenders might face entry points.
Officers stated divisional and assistant divisional officers have been tasked with inspecting all hearth items to make sure readiness, together with checks on foam branches, suction hoses, rescue instruments, and sirens. The DFS workshop will oversee upkeep of batteries, warning lights, and wi-fi programs.
“The deployment sample ensures that no a part of the town stays uncovered. The main focus is on high-risk zones, markets with momentary electrical setups, areas with cracker use, and congested residential pockets,” a senior DFS officer stated.
Final 12 months, DFS obtained 318 fire-related calls on Diwali day, largely on account of diyas, candles, and electrical quick circuits, in comparison with 208 such calls in 2023.
