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• Uttar Pradesh has approved an INR 350 crore investment to procure advanced fire tenders and hydraulic platforms for 11 major cities witnessing rapid high-rise development.
• Ghaziabad will receive two 102-metre fire tenders, while Lucknow and Varanasi are set to get high-reach firefighting vehicles capable of handling emergencies in tall buildings.
• The equipment will include hydraulic platforms, telescopic boom systems and turntable ladders designed for rescue and firefighting operations in high-rise structures.
• The move follows growing concerns over fire safety in multi-storey residential and commercial projects across the state.
• The initiative is expected to strengthen emergency response infrastructure as urbanisation and vertical development continue to expand across Uttar Pradesh.
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved an allocation of INR 350 crore to strengthen fire safety infrastructure in cities experiencing rapid growth in high-rise residential and commercial developments. The investment will be used to procure advanced fire tenders, hydraulic platforms and specialised rescue equipment capable of handling emergencies in tall buildings.
The decision is aimed at improving firefighting capabilities in urban centres where vertical construction has increased significantly over the past few years. Officials said the funds will be channelled through housing development authorities and transferred to the fire department for the purchase of modern firefighting vehicles suited to the requirements of high-rise structures.
A total of 11 cities have been identified under the programme, including Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Agra, Meerut, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Bareilly, Moradabad and Ayodhya. These cities have witnessed growing residential and commercial construction activity, resulting in a greater need for specialised emergency response equipment.
Ghaziabad, one of the state's fastest-growing real estate markets, has been earmarked to receive two high-capacity fire tenders capable of reaching buildings up to 102 metres in height. The city has been allocated nearly INR 100 crore for the acquisition of the equipment. Lucknow will receive two firefighting vehicles with a reach of around 90 metres, while Varanasi is expected to get one similar unit. Officials indicated that each of these advanced tenders is estimated to cost approximately INR 68 crore.
For cities such as Agra, Meerut, Kanpur, Gorakhpur and Prayagraj, the fire department has proposed the deployment of 72-metre hydraulic platforms. These cities have seen a steady increase in high-rise housing and commercial projects, making specialised firefighting equipment essential for emergency response operations.
In Bareilly, Moradabad and Ayodhya, where the number of taller buildings remains comparatively lower, the specifications of the equipment will be aligned with local development patterns and building heights. Authorities said the procurement strategy has been designed to ensure that each city receives equipment suited to its urban infrastructure requirements.
The proposed fleet will include turntable ladders, telescopic boom systems and hydraulic rescue platforms capable of accessing upper floors that conventional fire engines often struggle to reach. Such equipment is considered critical for evacuations, rescue operations and firefighting efforts in towers that can extend beyond 25 to 30 floors.
The investment comes amid increasing focus on fire safety standards in residential towers, commercial complexes and mixed-use developments. Recent incidents involving fires in high-rise buildings have highlighted the challenges faced by emergency responders when dealing with taller structures and densely populated urban areas.
Officials from the fire department said the new equipment will significantly enhance response capabilities and improve preparedness for emergencies in rapidly growing cities. The initiative also complements the state's broader urban development strategy, which includes large-scale housing projects, infrastructure upgrades and expansion of commercial districts.
With several cities in Uttar Pradesh witnessing a rise in vertical development, the demand for modern firefighting infrastructure has become increasingly important. Industry experts have repeatedly stressed that fire safety systems must evolve alongside changing urban skylines to ensure adequate protection for residents, businesses and public assets.
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