AnnualReport-1920 — Page 238

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The details of those two fires are given under the heading "Special Events" in the Annual Police Report.

A fire occurred in No. 8 hold of the s-s. Ixion on 7th May, 1920. Though the fire was first observed at 3 a.m. the Fire Brigade was not called till 4.30 a.m., a factor which increased the difficulty of coping with the outbreak and consequently the amount of the ultimate damage.

Personnel:-

The Staff of the Fire Frigade consists of:--

Rank.

Superintendent,

Assistant Superintendent,

Engineer,

Assistant Engineer and

Station Officer,...

Assistant Station Officer,

Foremen,

Assistant Foremen,

Foremen & Engine Drivers

(Fire Floats),

Engine Drivers (Motors), Assistant Engine Drivers,

Firemen,

Engineer of Floats,

Stokers,...

1920

1910

European. Chinese. European. Chinese.

1

4

1

1

1

4

1

14

3

NING

2

6

4

4

3

33

22

28

Chauffeurs,

Fitter,

Blacksmith,

·

1

1

1

...

Carpenter,

1

1

+

Painter,

Sailmaker,

Interpreters,...

Coxswains,

1

1

1

1

...

Seamen,

Assistant Coxswain,

Caretaker,

Overseer of Water Works,...

Inspector of Dangerous

1

3

5

1

2

Goods,

1

Assistant to.

Do.

...

Clerk,

1

1

1

...

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