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The Boilers were satisfactorily tested by 225 lbs. hydraulic pressure and found tight before raising steam.
The fire pumps and propelling engines have been regularly tested under full steam and are in good working order.
NOTE. The top end plates of both boilers are considerably reduced by corrosion, and it is recommended that these plates be renewed at next overhaul.
No. 2 Fire Float.
This Float has been on duty for 13 years. The Hull, Machinery and Boiler were thoroughly overhauled in October, repaired where necessary, and are now in good working order.
The top plate of this boiler is in much the same condition as the boilers in the No. 1 Float and its renewal is also recommended.
Motor Fire Tender (No. 1).
This Motor, which has been in service for 8 years, is in good order and has been on regular duty throughout the year.
Motor Fire Engine (No. 2).
This Motor Engine has been in service for nearly 4 years and is in good working order. During the year, in addition to attending fires, it has been regularly exercised at drills and for drivers' instruction.
Motor Fire Engines (Nos. 3 and 4).
These Motor Engines were delivered by the makers in June and have been on duty for 6 months during which time they have been regularly tested at drills, attended fires, and have proved themselves reliable and satisfactory.
Land Steamers.
No. 2 has been transferred to Aberdeen.
No. 3 is stationed at Yaumati as before.
No. 5 has been transferred to Shaukiwan.
These three steamers were overhauled during the year, and are in good working order.
No. 4 steamer is on loan to the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.
Manual Pumps and Equipment.
Manual pumps and gear, extension ladders, hose reels, and supply carts are in good working order, except the ladder at Yaumati which will shortly require to be replaced.
31st March, 1920,
R. HUNTER, Engineer, Fire Brigade.