The delivery is expected to take about 14-16 months after the order is placed,” a department official said. A magisterial inquiry into the incident has identified several gaps in the rescue response. With no backup high-reach rescue equipment immediately available, firefighters had to rely on manual ladders. Officials said the DFS conducts reviews after major fires to assess gaps in response and equipment deployment. The DFS currently has around 3,500 personnel, including about 2,600 firefighters, and operates around 250 vehicles and specialised equipment, including fire tenders, water bowsers, Skylifts and mini robots, officials said.