Summary:
We have called for applications to recruit 36 firemen and 10 fire tender drivers. MOHALI: Shortage of employees has forced the fire department to use drivers as firemen, throwing the safety of a town having a population of 4 lakh in the hands of nine overworked drivers and 24 firemen operating 15 fire tenders. He, however, added the MC is set to recruit 116 grade C and D employees out of which 36 are firemen and 10 fire tender drivers. The fire department operates with only one leading fireman against a requirement of 80.The crisis has emanated owing to the failure of the municipal corporation (MC) to recruit more firemen and drivers. The fire department has four sub fire officers and 24 firemen.Singh admitted works are hampering due to shortfall in working staff..