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The yearly increase in cases attended by the Motor Ambulances is shewn in the following summary:-
Last year; 1928.
Previous years.
1927 1926 1925 1924 1923
Cases attended
3,282 3,187 2,637 2,265 2,129 1,712
REVENUE.
Theatre and Other duties $2,106.00
Motor Ambulance Service 3,756.00
$5,862.00
WATER SUPPLY.
An additional 22 pedestal hydrants and 109 ball hydrants were installed during the year; total number of hydrants now being 1,324 viz.,
Hong Kong (pedestal hydrants) 90
Kowloon (pedestal hydrants) 70
Hong Kong (ball hydrants) (including Peak) 810
Kowloon (ball hydrants) 354
Total 1,324
The above hydrants were regularly inspected every quarter.
GENERAL.
Staff-During the year 31 Chinese members resigned, 21 were dismissed and 14 absconded. 56 recruits were enrolled and trained as firemen and passed out of the Drill Class into the Brigade while 32 men were engaged and appointed to fill vacancies in other ranks of the Department.
Brigade motor driving classes were recommenced during the latter half of the year; progress made to date is however unfortunately slow, the driving of motor fire engines seeming to be particularly difficult to the average Chinese learner.
As a result of the much appreciated interest and assistance of the St. John's Ambulance Brigade, first aid classes for Sub Officers and firemen have been continued throughout the year as for practically every member of the Fire Brigade to be now in possession of one or more certificates.