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17. 355 Chemical Fire Extinguishers located in various Government buildings were tested and recharged by the Brigade during the year.
18. The total number of Dangerous Goods licences in force at the end of the year was 1,086 (fees $11,705.00) as against 1,026 licences (fees $11,490.00) for 1934.
19. Eight prosecutions, resulting in fines amounting to $490.00 were undertaken by the Brigade during the year for contraventions of various Ordinances providing for safety against fire.
AMBULANCE SERVICE.
20. The ten Motor Ambulances maintained by the Fire Brigade attended altogether 4,405 cases during the year, and travelled 39,018 miles.
The undermentioned summary shows the number of cases attended and mileage during the past five years.
1935. 1934. 1933. 1932. 1931.
No. of cases attended
4,405 3,797 4,299 4,418 3,872
Distance run (miles) 39,018 32,753 34,437 31,635 26,111
ANNUAL DISPLAY.
21. The Annual Display by the Brigade took place in the compound of No. 2 Police Station, Wanchai, in the presence of H.E. the Officer Administering the Government and a large number of visitors and spectators, on December 4th, 1935. During the Display the finals of the following Competition Drills, were contested:-
Competition. Motor Escape Drill. Motor Pump Drill. Hook Ladder Drill.
Winner.
Kowloon Fire Station.
Central Fire Station "A" Team. Mong Kok Fire Station "A" Team.
1936.
T. H. KING,
Chief Officer, Fire Brigade.