KARACHI, Sept 17: About 100 firefighters have been detailed to help the police control traffic on city roads during Ramazan amid apprehensions that the absence of the firefighters from their emergency duty could curtail the Fire Brigade’s ability to respond promptly to a major fire incident that may take place anywhere any time.

The city government, in its desperate attempt to avert traffic jams on city roads during rush hours, has decided to draw extra personnel from the Fire Brigade to help the traffic police as “volunteers” at town level.

Chief Fire Officer Ehtisham-uddin confirmed the deployment of fire-fighters for controlling traffic. He was of the view that the move would not affect his department’s efficiency.—PPI