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in the Hill District. The "first-aid" apparatus comprises a small pump, a tank holding 140 gallons of water and a reel on which is 250 ft. of rubber tubing. The Tender also carries hose for getting to work from hydrants.
No. 1 Merryweather Macline.—Supplied in 1912 and formerly a Tender was converted into a Motor Lorry for Brigade use.
APPARATUS
Street Fire Alarms. The inauguration of Street Fire Alarms in the Kowloon Peninsula was effected during the year and six fire alarms were installed in important areas.
Pedestal Hydrants.—The installation of 23 Pedestal Hydrants in Hongkong during 1924 marks a further welcome advance in the fire fighting equipment of the Colony.
WATER SUPPLY
The water supply has been considerably improved during the year in the Eastern and Western areas of Hongkong and, on the Kowloon side, in the districts of Kowloon City Reclamation and Mong Kok Tsui respectively.
Larger mains, to replace smaller ones have been laid and pedestal hydrants fitted in the above areas of Hongkong; while new mains have been laid, pipe lines extended and additional hydrants fitted in various Districts in Kowloon.
H. T. BROOKS, Superintendent, Fire Brigade.
23rd February, 1925,