Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Thursday reviewed the status of filling of vacancies in Delhi Fire Services and Forensic Science Laboratory.
Director, Fire Services informed that the process of hiring 500 Firemen through GeM has been finalised and 25 Radio Telephone Operators have already been employed through GeM to cater to the emergent situation till the regular vacancies are filled.
Notably, 484 new Firemen have already joined the force in the last six months.
Wherever officials of adequate seniority as per RR’s are not available for promotional vacancies, steps are being taken to fill them up on deputation basis as per rules.
Director, FSL informed that they are in the process of setting up of more specialized branches like Mobile Tracking, CCTVs, Chemical and Biological analysis to cater to the cases related to these fields.
L-G directed that DPC’s should be held regularly and the process of filling regular vacancies be expedited with agencies concerned like Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and DSSSB as these services are of emergency nature and suitable follow-ups be made with agencies concerned to expedite the same.
L-G advised that liaison be maintained with agencies like National Disaster Management Authority, Army Signal Core etc. to cater the emergent needs.
“Report of the Committee regarding use of modern technologies in Fire Department for ensuring access in narrow by lanes by use of Robots, Hoses of fire resistant materials etc. be submitted expeditiously,” L-G directed the officials.