57. The A.F.S. has its own welfare and recreation club. On 28th May, 1960, a launch picnic was organized for members and their families.
NEW FIRE STATIONS
58. Three new fire stations were opened during the year. They were the Aberdeen Fire Station, Lai Chi Kok Fire Station and Peng Chau Fire Station. Both the Aberdeen and Lai Chi Kok Fire Stations are standard three bay fire stations.
59. The Aberdeen Fire Station was opened by Mr. D. C. C. LUDDINGTON, Defence Secretary, on 21st March, 1961 and the Lai Chi Kok Fire Station was opened by the Hon. J. D. CLAGUE, C.B.E., M.C., T.D. on 24th March, 1961. These stations have 30 resident firemen, for whom dormitories, a large recreation room and canteen are provided. There are also 3 flats for officers and their families. The opening of these new stations has enabled the Fire Services Department to provide better fire protection for the surrounding districts. A fourth fire station at Kwun Tong is nearing completion.
APPENDICES
60. I append the following:
1. A graph showing the number of fire calls attended and
estimated monetary losses by fire.
II. A summary of Monthly Inspections.
III. A summary of Ambulance calls attended.
IV.
The Balance Sheet of the Fire Brigade Welfare Fund: Receipts and Payments Accounts; Statement of Local Investments, and Statement of Outstanding Loans.
V. A summary of existing Fire Stations and Equipment.
CONCLUSION
61. In conclusion, I wish to acknowledge my appreciation of the assistance and co-operation rendered to the Fire Services Department by other Government Departments and of the loyal support of all members of the staff of the Department and Auxiliary Fire Service.
30th June, 1961.
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W. J. GORMAN, Director of Fire Services.
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