AnnualReport-1932 — Page 331

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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OFFICER, HONG KONG

FIRE BRIGADE FOR THE YEAR 1932.

EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE.

1. The expenditure of the Fire Brigade for the year 1932 was $297,080.17, including special expenditure amounting to $56,025.17, as against $305,016.00 including special expenditure amounting to $66,248.00 in 1931.

2. The revenue of the Brigade for the year amounted to a total of $12,648.00 derived from the following sources:-

Motor Ambulance Service $11,295.00 as against $7,963.00 for 1931, an increase of 41.8%

Theatre and Special duties $1,353.00 as against $1,306.50 for 1931, an increase of 3.6%.

STATIONS AND EQUIPMENT.

3. A new temporary Fire Station was erected in Wanchai during the year to replace the old Temporary Fire Station which, as a result of road developments, had to be removed.

No new permanent stations were erected during the year.

4. The following appliances were supplied during the year and added to the equipment of the Brigade:

(a) One Motor General Service Tender.

(b) One Drilling Machine for engineering workshop.

A new Motor Turntable Water Tower and fire escape which was ordered during the year is nearing completion, and will be delivered early in 1933.

5. All vehicles and fire floats were satisfactorily overhauled during the year. All other appliances and equipment were examined and tested every month.

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K 31 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OFFICER, HONG KONG FIRE BRIGADE FOR THE YEAR 1932. EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE. 1. The expenditure of the Fire Brigade for the year 1932 was $297,080.17, including special expenditure amounting to $56,025.17, as against $305,016.00 including special expenditure amounting to $66,248.00 in 1931. 2. The revenue of the Brigade for the year amounted to a total of $12,648.00 derived from the following sources:- Motor Ambulance Service $11,295.00 as against $7,963.00 for 1931, an increase of 41.8% Theatre and Special duties $1,353.00 as against $1,306.50 for 1931, an increase of 3.6%. STATIONS AND EQUIPMENT. 3. A new temporary Fire Station was erected in Wanchai during the year to replace the old Temporary Fire Station which, as a result of road developments, had to be removed. No new permanent stations were erected during the year. 4. The following appliances were supplied during the year and added to the equipment of the Brigade: (a) One Motor General Service Tender. (b) One Drilling Machine for engineering workshop. (c) One Turbine Fire Pump (500/600 g.p.m.) to replace obsolete pump on No. 8 Motor Fire Engine. A new Motor Turntable Water Tower and fire escape which was ordered during the year is nearing completion, and will be delivered early in 1933. 5. All vehicles and fire floats were satisfactorily overhauled during the year. All other appliances and equipment were examined and tested every month.

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K 31 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OFFICER, HONG KONG FIRE BRIGADE FOR THE YEAR 1932. EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE. to The expenditure of the Fire Brigade for the year 1932 was $297,080.17, including special expenditure amounting $56,025.17, as against $305,016.00 including special expenditure amounting to $66,248.00 in 1931. 2. The revenue of the Brigade for the year amounted to a total of $12,648.00 derived from the following sources:- Motor Ambulance Service $11,295.00 as against $7,963.00 for 1931, an increase of 41.8% Theatre and Special duties $ 1,353.00 as against $1,306.50 for 1931, an increase of 3.6%. STATIONS AND EQUIPMENT. 3. A new temporary Fire Station was erected in Wanchai during the year to replace the old Temporary Fire Station which, as a result of road developments, had to be removed. No new permanent stations were erected during the year. 4. The following appliances were supplied during the year and added to the equipment of the Brigade: (a) One Motor General Service Tender. (b) One Drilling Machine for engineering workshop. (c) One Turbine Fire Pump (500/600 g.p.m.) to replace obsolete pump on No. 8 Motor Fire Engine. A new Motor Turntable Water Tower and fire escape which was ordered during the year is nearing completion, and will be delivered early in 1933. 5. All vehicles and fire floats were satisfactorily overhauled during the year. All other appliances and equipment were ex- amined and tested every month.

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K 31

REPORT OF THE CHIEF OFFICER, HONG KONG

FIRE BRIGADE FOR THE YEAR 1932.

EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE.

The expenditure of the Fire Brigade for the year 1932 was $297,080.17, including special expenditure amounting $56,025.17, as against $305,016.00 including special expenditure amounting to $66,248.00 in 1931.

2. The revenue of the Brigade for the year amounted to a total of $12,648.00 derived from the following sources:-

Motor Ambulance Service

$11,295.00 as against

$7,963.00 for 1931, an increase of 41.8%

Theatre and Special duties

$ 1,353.00 as against

$1,306.50 for 1931, an increase of 3.6%.

STATIONS AND EQUIPMENT.

3. A new temporary Fire Station was erected in Wanchai during the year to replace the old Temporary Fire Station which, as a result of road developments, had to be removed.

No new permanent stations were erected during the year.

4. The following appliances were supplied during the year and added to the equipment of the Brigade:

(a) One Motor General Service Tender.

(b) One Drilling Machine for engineering workshop. (c) One Turbine Fire Pump (500/600 g.p.m.) to replace

obsolete pump on No. 8 Motor Fire Engine.

A new Motor Turntable Water Tower and fire escape which was ordered during the year is nearing completion, and will be delivered early in 1933.

5. All vehicles and fire floats were satisfactorily overhauled during the year. All other appliances and equipment were ex- amined and tested every month.

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