The total cost for procuring these QRVs — including both the vehicles and specialized firefighting equipment — is around Rs 8.61 crore, according to officials
The Delhi government has identified 24 vulnerable locations which have reported several fire incidents, pointing out that congestion and dense population make it difficult to reach these. To address this, the government has decided to deploy 24 Quick Response Vehicles (QRVs) at each of the fire stations of the identified areas for emergencies, said officials adding that the QRVs will address fire calls quickly and douse the blaze on time.
“The high population density — particularly in slum areas — and densely populated or closely built parts of the city, make it difficult for large fire tenders to navigate and access the affected locations. Due to these challenges, the average response time increases and small fires turn into big ones, which demand more personnel and equipment, significantly increasing the risk of property damage and loss of life…,” said a government official.
