India, Nov. 1 -- The Delhi government has approved 2,345 additional posts in the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), taking its sanctioned workforce strength from 3,096 to 5,441, officials said on Saturday, adding that this is the first major cadre restructuring of the department since its establishment in 1942.

Chief minister Rekha Gupta approved the decision on Saturday and said it is aimed at strengthening the department's firefighting and rescue capabilities amid the Capital's expanding urban landscape, increasing number of high-rise buildings and growing fire safety challenges.

The additional posts will be created across various ranks, including deputy chief fire officer, divisional officer, assistant divisional officer, station officer, su...