Tamil NaduSaturday, 20 June 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu amends fire service rules for direct recruitment of fireman drivers
Tamil Nadu will directly recruit fireman drivers in TNFRS, with a 4:1 ratio between direct recruitment and promotion.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, the Tamil Nadu government amended the rules for the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services (TNFRS) to allow direct recruitment of fireman drivers through the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board.
Key specifics
- The appointment method for fireman driver will now be by direct recruitment and promotion from Category 3 of Class II.
- The ratio between direct recruitment and promotion has been fixed at 4:1.
- TNFRS has about 8,100 officers and personnel operating through 384 stations across Tamil Nadu.
- Around 980 fire and rescue vehicles operate across the State, making qualified drivers crucial.
- In 2025, TNFRS received 23,043 fire calls and 1,54,634 rescue calls, saving 93 human lives in fire calls and 3,214 lives in rescue calls.
Exam lens
TNPSC governance and disaster management question, TNFRS rule change in June 2026, 4:1 ratio, 8,100 personnel, 384 stations and 2025 call statistics are the key facts for a direct-recruitment MCQ.