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The first fire attended by the Volunteer Fire Brigade was on March 23rd and were continued during the cool season. The most significant fire attended was that at Watson's Godown on April 11th. In September, the division into Active and Reserve members was made, and from the 12th September to the end of the year, 19 calls were responded to with an average attendance of 94.
The Volunteer Fire Brigade has been a distinct success and has fully met the purposes for which it was instituted. The keenness and public spirit shown by the members are proof that it will continue to perform its useful functions during the peculiar conditions caused by the war.
C. Mel. MESSER,
Superintendent of Fire Brigade.
5th March, 1918,
Annexe A.
HONGKONG, 5th March, 1918,
Sir, I have the honour to present the Annual Report on the condition of the Fire Brigade Machinery and Equipment for the year ending 31st December, 1917.
No. 1 Fire Float.
This Float has been on regular duty for eight years. Hull, Machinery, and Boilers were thoroughly overhauled during the month of December. It was tested for efficiency under 140 lbs. steam pressure on the Boilers and 140 lbs. pressure on the Pumps, and all were found to be in good working order.
No. 2 Fire Float.
This Float was thoroughly overhauled during the month of October, after which the Propelling Engines and Pumps were tested at full pressure (100 lbs.) on Boilers and Pumps, and all were found in good working order.
Motor Fire Engine.
This Engine has been on duty for nearly two years. In 1917, it attended and assisted at 9 fires and made 72 runs. The Motor and Pumps are regularly cleaned and overhauled after being in action and continue to give good service.
Motor Fire Tender.
This Tender has been in service for six years and has been kept in good order by cleaning and overhauling as found necessary.
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March 23rd and were continued during the cool season. fire attended was that at Watson's Godown on April 11th. In September the division into Active and Reserve members was made and from the 12th September to the end of the year 19 calls were responded to with an average attendance of 94.
The
The Volunteer Fire Brigade has been a distinct success, and has fully met the purposes for which it was instituted. keenness and public spirit shown by the members is proof that it will continue to perform its useful functions during the peculiar conditions caused by the war.
C. Mel. MESSER,
Superintendent of Fire Brigade.
5th March, 1918,
Annexe A.
HONGKONG, 5th March, 1918,
Sir. I have the honour to present the Annual Report on the condition of the Fire Brigade Machinery and Equipment for the year ending 31st December, 1917.
No. 1 Fire Float.
The
This Float has been on regular duty for eight years. Hull, Machinery and Boilers were thoroughly overhauled during the month of December. Was tested for efficiency under 140 ths steam pressure on the Boilers and 140 lbs pressure on the Pumps and all found to be in good working order.
No. 2 Fire Float.
This Float was thoroughly overhauled during the month of October after which the Propelling Engines and Pumps were rested at full pressure (100 lbs.) on Boilers and Pumps and all found in good working order.
Motor Fire Engine.
During
This Engine has been on duty for nearly two years. 1917 attended and assisted at 9 Fires and made 72 Ruus. The Motor and Pumps are regularly cleaned and overhauled after being in action and continue to give good service,
Motor Fire Tender.
This Tender has been in service for six years, and has been kept in good order by cleaning and overhauling as found necessary.
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