55. Qualified members were detailed to attend the Weekend Station Duty Training (Duration of duty: from 15.00 hours Saturday to 20.00 hours Sunday) at the A.F.S. Training Centre, North Point, Hong Kong. A total of 517 members attended the training during the year.
56. During 1959-60 the Water Section of the A.F.S. carried out many surveys for Water Relays, plotting positions and pumping points for base pumps, intermediate pumps, etc. so that water may be supplied in any emergency from a permanent static supply to areas otherwise devoid of water. This information has been plotted on maps and will be transferred to the Water Relay Cards which should be ready in the near future. The officers attended at some of the major incidents and gave valuable assistance with water supplies and general fire ground matters. New sets of maps are now being brought up to date showing mains, pumping points, salt water supplies and salt water mains, and these will be available in the Emergency Control Centre Station as soon as complete so that information thereon may be of assistance to the Fire Controller. Officers attend at their respective controls for two hours per week to carry out their duties. It is hoped in the near future to carry out a pump and driving course for the A.F.S. Water Officers time and instructions being available.
57. Water Relay Pumping Drills in Kowloon District were held on 18th July, 1959 and 18th October, 1959 respectively.
58. The Defence Secretary's Cup Competition Drill was held on 14th November, 1959. The final teams competed in three drills each and awards presented by the Acting Defence Secretary, Mr. P. B. WILLIAMS. The cup was presented by the Defence Secretary, Mr. A. TODD, and it is to be the object of an annual competition.
59. The following monthly exercises were held during the year to test the efficiency and turnout of both fire-ground and control centre personnel :
Date
26. 7.59
9. 8.59
16. 8.59
13. 9.59
27. 9.59 4.10.59
1.11.59
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