4. Jurisdiction and Strength.

(b) The strength of staff employed in the Fire Station shall depend on the number of fire equipment/appliances sanctioned for the station. The Government may determine the number of Units and personnel for each station based on the recommendations of the Standing Fire Advisory Council, Government of India.
(c) The Fire Station shall function round the clock and therefore, the staff attached to the Fire Station shall work in two shifts. The duration of shifts shall be 24 hours followed by 24 hours off.