72. The probability of fire following an air crash in the Kowloon flight funnel has caused concern since an investigation made two years ago showed an inadequate water supply. It was agreed with the Water Authority that special heavy draw-off hydrants were needed on a 30" high capacity main which runs through the funnel. Designed by the Water Authority, these special hydrants are now being manufactured locally and should solve the problem when they have been installed at strategic points.
73. To overcome the difficulty of locating hydrants among heavy traffic in urban areas, the Water Authority has agreed to install only pedestal hydrants in future. Many areas of high risk are now served by underground hydrants but where these cannot be replaced by the pedestal type, it should be possible to re-site them in the centre of roads and away from parked traffic.
74. Progress was made by the Water Authority, in extending salt water mains systems which provide a valuable alternative supply in a territory suffering from a constant shortage of fresh water.
WORKSHOPS DIVISION
Mobile equipment now includes:
Turntable ladders
Pump escapes
Dual purpose pumps
Self-propelled pumps Trailer pumps
Extra heavy pumps Foam tenders
Hose laying lorries
Hose carrying lorries Emergency tenders
Rescue tenders
Land rover pumps
Mobile command units
Canteen vans
Radio vans
General service vans
Mobile repair vans
Fire boats
High speed launch Ambulances
Sitting case cars Hydrant vans
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