LG reviews status of filling of vacancies in fire services, forensic science laboratory

Days after a massive fire claimed 43 lives in Anaj Mandi, Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Thursday reviewed the status of filling of vacancies in the Delhi Fire Services and forensic science laboratory.

According to a statement, the LG directed that the report of a committee on use of modern technologies in the fire department for ensuring access in narrow lanes by use of robots and hoses of fire resistant materials be submitted expeditiously.

When the Anaj Mandi fire occurred on Sunday, only one fire tender could be taken to the spot while the other tenders were stationed outside because of narrow lanes.

It stated that 484 new firemen have already joined the force in the last six months.

In the meeting, the FSL director informed that they are in the process of setting up more specialised branches like mobile tracking, CCTVs, chemical and biological analysis to cater to the cases related to these fields.

"The LG advised that liaison be maintained with agencies like National Disaster Management Authority, Army Signal Core etc. to cater the emergent needs," the statement stated.

The lieutenant governor also emphasised upon fresh thinking and tasking the institutes for consultancy to meet the dynamic demand of the hour in the FSL.