A fire forest fire has broken out in a hilly district and is rapidly spreading toward an eco-sensitive area (ESA), which includes four villages. These villages lie along the forest fringe and are surrounded by dense mixed forests. The region is known for its biodiversity and traditional knowledge. Most of the inhabitants of these villages are mostly poor tribal communities, dependent on forest resources for their sustenance. You, as the District Magistrate of the area, have rushed to the spot with a medical team, police personnel, media, and support staff to oversee the rescue and containment operations. Your disaster response team on the ground is small and poorly equipped. Reinforcements from the district have been requested, but they may take several hours to arrive due to the remoteness and challenging terrain. In the meantime, a group of trained ex-forest guards and local youth from the villages offer to help. They are experienced and familiar with the area. However, existing government rules do not permit the engagement of unofficial personnel in fire containment operations without formal clearance and insurance. Your team members are divided on this issue. Some members argue that volunteers should be engaged to prevent the fire from spreading. Others caution that involving them would be risky and safety cover could be risky and against protocol. As the District Magistrate, you are now in a dilemma.