India, Oct. 31 -- The Rekha Gupta Government has approved the creation of 2,345 posts across various categories in the Delhi Fire Service (DFS). For the first time in the department's 84-year history-since its establishment in 1942-the department is undertaking such a large-scale cadre restructuring.

The announcement was made on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 151st birth anniversary. With this decision, the total number of sanctioned posts in the DFS will increase from 3,096 to 5,441. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said strengthening the fire service was essential to meet the city's growing needs, ensure Delhi residents' safety, and save lives.

Under the restructuring, the number of posts will be increased across various ranks a...