Kowloon. A regular officer at each station has been appointed to assist the Training Officer. In addition, the Control Staff receive training in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Control Centres.
44. Half-day exercises were carried out in Hong Kong and Kowloon on December 13th and 20th, 1953 respectively when much enthusiasm and a high standard of training were revealed.
45. A joint Auxiliary Fire Service-Civil Aid Services Review and Demonstration was held at South China Athletic Association Stadium on 14th March, 1954. The Unit produced an impressive turnout for the Review and its participation in the Demonstration was both efficient and spectacular.
46. The Band made its first official public appearance and performed most creditably.
47. During the Coronation Celebrations the Auxiliary Fire Service was mobilized for the whole day and manned Stations in Hong Kong and Kowloon.
48. The Annual Competition Drills were held at Central Fire Station on 17th December, 1953 with the following results:
(A) TRAILER PUMP (HEAVY UNIT) DRILL-The Hon.
T. N. Chau Challenge Shield.
Winner: -Hong Kong Division "A"-Sub Officer CHOW Wo Hee, Fireman Driver No. 599, Firemen Nos. 512, 619, 620 and 609 (Time: 1 minute 563 seconds).
(B) TRAILER PUMP (LIGHT UNIT) DRILL-The Philip
Cockchin Challenge Shield.
Winner: -Hong Kong Division "A"-Fireman Driver No. 599, NGO Fai, Firemen Nos. 512, 619 and 620 (Time: 1 minute 44 seconds).
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