18. The radio telephone net-work, consisting of 2 fixed main ground stations, 6 mobile units and 8 pack sets, was in full operation throughout the year. The system is of great advantage when working at large fires, etc. where no other means of communication is available.
19. The Fire Alarm system was disconnected on trial for one year from 1st April, 1954 on the introduction of the emergency 999 system. The public has readily made use of this system and no inconvenience was experienced in calling the Fire Brigade in case of fires or emergencies.
FIRE BOATS
20. The Brigade has a fleet of 3 fire boats, consisting of the "Alexander Grantham" and two smaller vessels, with which it was possible to cope with all fires that broke out on board ships in the harbour. These craft were also used for relaying water for fighting fires on land in order to supplement the restricted supplies of fresh water. These fire boats were regularly slipped, overhauled and maintained by the Marine Department.
HYDRANTS AND WATER SUPPLY
21. Fire hydrants, both pedestal and ground, were inspected quarterly and all defects reported to the Water Authority for repairs.
22. By the end of the year, new installations and replace- ments had brought the total number of pedestal and ground hydrants to 615 and 1,209 respectively.
23. Throughout the year the Water Authority provided turncocks at fire stations to allow water valves to be operated during the hours when the water supply was restricted. These
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