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STRENGTH OF BRIGADE
The authorised strength of the Brigade on the 31st December 1924 totalled 184 including all ranks, viz:-
FIRE STAFF
Europeans
1 Chief Officer (Hon. C.S.P.)
1 Superintendent
2 Station Officers
1 Consulting Engineer
(A.G.M.S.)
Chinese
4 Sub-Officers
1 Head Foreman 3 Foremen
3 Asst. Foremen
85 Firemen
26 Motor Drivers
4 Coxswains 2 Engineers 6 Engine Drivers
10 Stokers
6 Seamen
CLERICAL, TECHNICAL AND OTHER STAFF
Europeans
2 Overseers (P.W.D.)
1 Dangerous Goods Inspector (Police)
Chinese
3 Interpreters 6 Telephone Clerks 2 Motor Mechanics 3 Fitters
6 Ambulance Attendants
3 Artisans
2 Liftmen 1 Caretaker
155
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THEATRE AND OTHER DUTIES
The number of duties performed by members of Brigade at public and private entertainments during the year was 516; the number of four hour duties being 184 and eight hour duties 332, thus a total of 3,392 hours.
MOTOR AMBULANCE SERVICE.
The Motor Ambulance Service shows a considerable increase in the number of cases during 1924 when compared with previous years. Nos. 1 and 2 Motor Ambulances, stationed at Central Fire Station and Kowloon Fire Station respectively have attended no fewer than 2,129 cases as shown in the aforementioned summary :