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Estimated Loss.—The total loss during the year on buildings and contents within the Colony is estimated at $157,897, as against $640,405, a decrease of $482,508.
Principal Appliances.—The principal appliances in use are:
Steam-propelled Floating Engine 2 Floating Engine under construction 1 Self-propelled Petrol Motor Engine 4 Land Steamers (small) 3 No. 2 Steamer being mounted on pontoon ... Sea Floating Engines 1 1 Short " 59 (20,,) 2 No. 4 (50) 35 Manual Engines (small) 3 6 35 400 Extension Ladders ... 30 First Floor Ladders 4 Despatch Boxes (Hand Hose Carts) Long Lengths of No. 3 Hose (100 ft.) Hose Reels...All the machines are well equipped for the work required of them.
The whole of the equipment of the Brigade is in good working order.
Two American Fire Motors Nos. 3 and 4 were added to the Brigade in June. These machines have not yet been fitted with self-starters, but they are in order.
Water Supply.—During the year a considerable advance has been made in the water supply for the suppression of fire. New mains have been laid by the Public Works Department. A large number of hydrants of the treble outlet pattern have been added. The hydrants are kept in order by the Public Works Department and are in good condition.
Hydrant Indicators.—The work of painting treble hydrant indicators has been started but has not yet been completed.
Street Fire Alarm System.—This system is antiquated and not very satisfactory. No calls have been received from the Points during the year. It is proposed to improve the system as soon as sufficient cable is available.
Theatre Duties and others.—Chinese Firemen have done watching duties at certain theatres and other buildings, private and public, during the year.
Buildings: Fire Station.—The Central Fire Station is too small causing overcrowding and there is no room for extension.
Plans for a new Central Station in Connaught Road Central opposite the Central Market are in course of preparation.
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Estimated Loss.-The total loss during the yeas on buildings and contents within the Colony is estimated at $157,897, as against $640,405, a decrease of $482,508.
Principal Appliances.—The principal appliances in use are :~~~
Steam-propelled Floating Engine Floating Engine under construction Self-propelled Petrol Motor Engine Land Steamers (small)
No. 2 Steamer being mounted on pontoon Sea Floating Engines
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4
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2
3
6
35
400
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59
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30
No. 4
( 50 )
35
4
Manual Engines (small) Extension Ladders
First Floor Ladders
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Despatch Boxes (Hand Hose Carts)
Long Lengths of No. 3 Hose (100 ft.)
Hose Reels...
All the machines are well equipped for the work required of them.
The whole of the equipment of the Brigade is in good work- ing order.
Two American Fire Motors Nos. 3 and 4 were added to the Brigade in June. These machines have not yet been fitted with self-starters, but they are in order.
Water Supply.-During the year a considerable advance has been made in the water supply for the suppression of fire. New mains have been laid by the Public Works Department. A large number of hydrants of the treble outlet pattern have been added. The hydrants are kept in order by the Public Works Department and are in good condition.
Hydrant Indicators. The work of painting treble hydrant indicators has been started but has not yet been completed.
Street Fire Alarm System.This system is antiquated and not very satisfactory. No calls have been received from the Points during the year. It is proposed to improve the system as soon as sufficient cable is available.
Theatre Duties and others. -Chinese Firemen have done watching duties at certain theatres and other buildings, private and public, during the year.
Buildings: Fire Station. The Central Fire Station is too small causing overcrowding and there is no room for extension.
Plans for a new Central Station in Connaught Road Central opposite the Central Market are in course of preparation.
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