New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- In a major decision aimed at strengthening Delhi's firefighting and emergency rescue services, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved the creation of 2,345 additional posts across various categories in the Delhi Fire Service (DFS). This follows a spate of incidents, including of house collape and fire in the national capital, including the devastating Hauz Rani fire in June 2026 that claimed 23 lives.
For the first time in the 84-year history of the department, established in 1942, such a large-scale cadre restructuring is being undertaken in the DFS.
With this move, now the total number of sanctioned posts in the department will increase from 3,096 to 5,441.
According to the CM, it was essential to strengthen the f...