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EXISTING BRIGADE.
1 Asst. Engineer & Station Ollicer. 1 Assistant Station Officer.
4 Engine Drivers.
5 Fire Brigade Chauffeurs.
10 Motor Drivers.
PROPOSED BRIGADE.
1 Asst. Engineer & Station Officer. 1 Station Officer (Kowloon).
4 Engine Drivers.
20 Motor Drivers.
1 Fitter.
1 Blacksmith.
1 Carpenter.
1 Painter.
1 Sailmaker.
5 Stokers.
2 Overseers of Water Works.
1 Inspector of Dangerous Goods.
1 Motor Mechanic.
3 Fitters.
1 Carpenter.
1 Painter.
1 Sailmaker.
+ Stokers.
2 Overseers of Water Works.
1 Inspector of Dangerous Goods.
6 Foremen.
78 Firemen.
4 Interpreters.
3 Motor Ambulance Coolies (See
Estimate 1921 P. 47).
1 Head Foreman.
3 Foremen. 80 Firemen.
3 Interpreters. 6 Telephone Clerks.
6 Motor Attendants.
FLOATING ENGINES..
2 European Foremen & Engine
Drivers.
1 Engineer.
2 Engine Drivers.
2 Coxswains.
3 Stokers.
1 2nd Class Coxswain.
3 Seamen.
1 Caretaker (Aberdeen).
1 Engineer in Charge.
1 Ist Class.
2 Engineers 1 2nd Class.
3 Engine Drivers.
3 Coxswains
3 Stokers.
4 Seamen.
II @ $360-8400.
12 @ 8300-8360.
1 Caretaker (Aberdeen).
It is
7. The main changes proposed consist in abolishing the European Firemen includ- ing the Assistant Superintendent and substituting therefor Chinese Firemen with three professional European Firemen in charge instead of 2 as at present. It is proposed to retain the European Foremen and Motor Drivers who are members of the Police Force until such time as the Chinese are sufficiently trained to carry on by themselves. The Chief Executive Officer of the Brigade, it is proposed, shall be an officer of the rank and experience of a Superintendent in the London Fire Brigade In the London Fire Brigade such an officer now draws a salary of £475-£575 with quarters. proposed to offer this officer a salary of £600-£900 by £25 annually so as to get a really efficient mall. The Captain Superintendent of Police will remain in administrative charge of the Fire Brigade as Chief Officer. The number of firemen will be increased by 2 only but it must be remembered that instead of having 78 firemen many of whom are not always available, there will now be 80 men whose entire services are at the d sposal of the Superintendent. This number is exclusive of all special services, such als Motor Drivers, mechanics, fitters, carpenters, etc., and the staff required to run the two Fire Floats. It must also be borne in mind that the Brigade has only recently been strengthened by the addition of 1 professional European Assistant Station Officer and 17 firemen. The number proposed should therefore suffice for the present, but it may be necessary to supplement this number when additional fire fighting apparatus is acquired. Minor changes include the addition of Drivers. and Attendants for the two