# Regulations for the Hongkong Fire Brigade made by the Governor in Council under the Provisions of Ordinance 4 of 1868.
1. -All Officers of the Brigade, except those detailed for duty elsewhere, are to reside within the limits of the town of Victoria and are not to absent themselves except on duty without the permission of any officer or the Superintendent, and becoming incapacitated by illness or otherwise should report the fact as soon as possible to the Superintendent.
2. In the absence of the Superintendent, the Senior Assistant Superintendent will command the Brigade; and in the absence of the Superintendents, the Foremen will take charge according to seniority.
3.-All members of the Brigade should make themselves acquainted with the water system of Victoria. They should know the position of Fire
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