Will make Delhi Fire Services one of the best in the world: CM announces budget for more equipment
Reiterating the government's commitment to making the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) 'one of the best in the world', Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Thursday assessed the two QRVs (Quick Response Vehicles), which are specialised compact fire-fighting vehicles designed to maneuver with ease in congested areas.
A demonstration of the QRVs was held at the Delhi Secretariat. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister announced a Rs 504-crore budget for the DFS, with Rs 110 crore reserved for procuring advanced fire-fighting equipment. Some of them would be automated water tower vehicles, a 32-metre turntable ladder, mini fire-fighting robots, and QRVs.
'Our aim is for the Delhi Fire Services to become not only the most advanced in the country but among the best in the world,' she said.
Explaining the advantages of a QRV, the CM said the sleek vehicles are equipped with fire suppression systems, a water mist, and foam systems, which can douse small to medium-scale fires. Rescue equipment like cutters, spreaders, and fire extinguishers is also loaded in the vehicle. For life-saving support, it has a stretcher and a first aid kit.
Its quick movement will allow it to penetrate the Capital's more congested areas, such as slums and markets.
The CM also declared that soon, 100 of these mini quick-response fire vehicles will be deployed specifically for narrow-lane operations.
For safe firefighting in higher-risk areas, AWT vehicles — fully remote-controlled and equipped with thermal and optical cameras — will also be deployed. Two of them are already stationed at the Connaught Place and Laxmi Nagar fire stations.
A new 32-metre turntable ladder, which can rotate 360 degrees to douse fires on high rises, would also be mounted onto fire tenders.
Delhi Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood also promised the procurement of 100 new fire tenders that will be stationed in several parts of the capital.
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