In addition to the above monthly exercises, all qualified officers and men were mobilized to take part in the A.F.S. Full Day Exercise held on 21st February, 1960.
60. The squads of the Auxiliary Fire Service were detailed to stand- by at Kowloon Fire Station on 1st and 10th October, 1959.
61.
A total of 56 officers and men of the A.F.S. were mobilized to assist the Regular Fire Brigade to deal with 'Special Service' (Rain Storm) on 14th, 15th and 16th June, 1959.
62. The Auxiliary Fire Service attended and assisted the Regular Fire Brigade in the fighting operations on the following dates :
Anchor Street, Kowloon.
Tung Tau Village, Kowloon City.
Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown, Kowloon. Tai Hum Village, Ngau Chi Wan, Kowloon.
4.10.59
14.10.59 24.10.59
3. 1.60
22. 1.60
17. 2.60
Ha Heung Road, Kowloon.
21. 2.60
23. 2.60
24. 2.60
Kowloon City Road, Kowloon,
Victoria Road, near Mt. Davis, R.A.F. Quarters. Kiu Kiang Street, Kowloon.
Tsoi Yuen Village, Sheung Shui, New Territories.
63. The A.F.S. Band gave the following public performances under the auspices of the Urban Services Department:
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14. 6.59 26. 7.59
King George V Memorial Park, Hong Kong. King George V Memorial Park, Hong Kong. Victoria Park, Hong Kong.
13. 9.59・・ Maple Street Playground, Kowloon.
1.11.59
13.12.59
1. 1.60
7. 2.60
Botanic Gardens, Hong Kong.
Maple Street Playground, Kowloon. Victoria Park, Hong Kong.
Victoria Park, Hong Kong.
64. Apart from the regular activities, a launch picnic to Clear Water Bay was held on 18th July, 1959 by the A.F.S. Welfare & Recreation Club for members and families.
CONCLUSION
65. In conclusion, I wish to acknowledge my appreciation of the assistance and co-operation rendered to the Fire Brigade by other Government Departments and of the loyal support of all members of the staff of the Fire Brigade and Auxiliary Fire Service.
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