Fire_Brigade_1950-1951 — Page 12

17. The Brigade also eagerly awaits the arrival of the new turntable ladder/pump which has been on order for a considerable time. This unit together with the new fire boat will greatly strengthen and be valuable assets to the fire fighting apparatus now in the Service.

FIRE BOATS.

18. Owing to the fire hazard existing in Aberdeen harbour with the floating restaurants and fishing crafts, a small landing-craft type vessel has been converted into a fire-fighting unit by installing two light trailer pumps on her deck, and placed in commission in Aberdeen harbour. This unit is in addition to the land station in Aberdeen.

19. Authority has also been granted for the construction of a new powerful fire boat, the plans of which have been approved with the co-operation of the Marine Department. This unit is now awaiting essential mechanical parts from Messrs. Merryweather & Sons. A small fire boat is being built to replace the small landing-craft type vessel con- verted into a fire fighting unit and stationed at Aberdeen harbour. It is hoped that construction work will be completed in December, 1951.

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.

20. The 100-point A.T.M. close circuit non-interference Fire Alarm System was put into commission, with the exception of the points intended for the Kowloon Fire Station district. It has been decided to defer the installation work pending the erection of a new Kowloon Fire Station.

STATIONS.

21. Approval has been given by Government for the erection of a new Kowloon Fire Station at the junction of Prince Edward and Tong Mi Roads, plans of which have been completed. It is hoped that the building will be completed within the next financial year.

22. In order to cope with the fire risk arising from recent develop- ment and expansion of the Tsun Wan area, New Territories, a trailer pump with three firemen has been posted there. Temporary housing facilities for the equipment and personnel were provided by the Residents' Association pending the construction of a Sub-Fire Station, which has been approved by Government and will be constructed during the next financial year.