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# REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE FIRE BRIGADE.
There were 20 Fires and 29 Incipient Fires during the year against 34 and 50 in 1914. Details are given in Table I.
The estimated damage caused by Fires was $393,668 and by Incipient Fires $1,391 as against $651,318 and $612 in 1914.
The Brigade turned out 17 times during the year (42 in 1914),
2. There was constant supply of water in the Fire Mains throughout the year.
3. One fire occurred in the harbour during the year.
4. There was one prosecution for arson during the year.
5. There are 24 Despatch Boxes kept in different places in Victoria and 12 in Kowloon, 8 different telephones to which the Police can have access to communicate with the Central Station in the event of a fire, and 12 Street Fire Alarms.
6. I enclose copy of a report by the Engineer on the state of Fire Engines (Annexe A).
7. The conduct of the Brigade has been good.
C. McI. MESSER,
Superintendent of Fire Brigade.
25th January, 1916.
## ANNEXE A.
HONGKONG, 17th February, 1916.
SIR, I have the honour to forward the Annual Report on the condition of the Fire Brigade Machinery and Equipment for the year ending 31st December, 1915.
### No. 1 Fire Float
This vessel has now been on regular duty for 6 years. The Hull, Machinery and Boilers have just undergone a thorough overhaul and are in good working order.
The Machinery has been regularly tested at monthly fire drills in addition to attendance at Fires.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE
FIRE BRIGADE.
There were 20 Fires and 29 Incipient Fires during the year against 34 and 50 in 1914. Details are given in Table I.
The estimated damage caused by Fires was $393,668 and by Incipient Fires $1,391 as against $651,318 and $612 in 1914.
The Brigade turned out 17 times during the year (42 in 1914),
2. There was constant supply of water in the Fire Mains throughout the year.
3. One fire occurred in the harbour during the year.
4. There was one prosecution for arson during the year.
5. There are 24 Despatch Boxes kept in different places in Victoria and 12 in Kowloon, 8 different telephones to which the Police can have access to communicate with the Central Station in the event of a fire, and 12 Street Fire Alarms.
6. I enclose copy of a report by the Engineer on the state of Fire Engines (Annexe A).
7. The conduct of the Brigade has been good.
C. McI. MESSER,
25th January, 1916.
Superintendent of Fire Brigade.
ANNEXE À.
HONGKONG, 17th February, 1916.
SIR, I have the honour to forward the Annual Report on the condition of the Fire Brigade Machinery and Equipment for the year ending 31st December, 1915.
No. 1 Fire Float.
This vessel has now been on regular duty for 6 years. The Hull, Machinery and Boilers have just undergone a thorough over- haul and are in good working order.
The Machinery has been regularly tested at monthly fire drills in addition to attendance at Fires.
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