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In helping to deal with the influx of Vietnamese boat people, the AMS deployed its emergency resources to man medical centres in detention camps and reception centres to provide round-the-clock medical coverage.
Besides their emergency roles and functions, all members of the AMS take part in activities designed to render service to the community. During weekends and public holidays, members work with the regular staff of the ambulance service. They also provide first aid coverage at public functions, staff methadone treatment centres and provide lifeguard services on public beaches and at swimming pools.
The AMS also provides first aid training for government servants. Since 1972, 23 368 civil servants have successfully completed the basic first aid courses. AMS first aid certificate holders are officially recognised as qualified first aiders, and its full-time training staff are also involved in educating the public in major safety campaigns in various activities.
It will be better equipped to raise its operational standard on completion of the building of a headquarters and training centre at Ho Man Tin and a sub-unit headquarters at Mui Wo. Work on the Ho Man Tin training centre began in November 1988 and is expected to be completed by 1991.
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