Most vehicles dysfunctional, employees unable to meet fitness standards
Fire officials in Karachi rely on their mobile phones to communicate during emergencies
Official says existing fire brigade fleet not enough to deal with emergency
Factory management says fire dept could have done more, firefighters blame lack of resources
Dept is seriously under resourced, needs even more funds, says workers association official
Karachi residents have to contact police to report fire as helpline 16 has been closed since last April
Fire brigade faces shortage of necessary equipment to deal with blazes in the city
Three firefighters received were injured in the rescue operation
KMC's fire brigade dept lacks resources and may require a bailout, states letter
The brigade is operating at 10% capacity, with little equipment and even fewer funds