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Mohali Fire Service Faces 77 Vacant Posts Amid Festival Safety Concerns
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 04:36 AM
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The Mohali fire department has 77 vacant positions, raising alarm over fire safety during upcoming festivals.
The Mohali fire department has reported 77 vacant posts, a figure that has alarmed local authorities and residents alike. The shortage comes at a time when the city is preparing for a series of festivals that typically see a spike in fire incidents.
Officials say the lack of manpower could delay emergency response times and reduce the department’s ability to conduct preventive inspections on fireworks and other hazardous materials. "We are working to fill these positions as quickly as possible," a spokesperson for the department stated.
A recruitment drive has been announced, with candidates required to meet standard fitness and training criteria. The department hopes to complete the hiring process before the next major festival season.
Residents have expressed concern that the vacancy could compromise safety measures, urging the government to expedite the hiring process to ensure adequate coverage during the busy period.
Officials say the lack of manpower could delay emergency response times and reduce the department’s ability to conduct preventive inspections on fireworks and other hazardous materials. "We are working to fill these positions as quickly as possible," a spokesperson for the department stated.
A recruitment drive has been announced, with candidates required to meet standard fitness and training criteria. The department hopes to complete the hiring process before the next major festival season.
Residents have expressed concern that the vacancy could compromise safety measures, urging the government to expedite the hiring process to ensure adequate coverage during the busy period.