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34. There were 11,897 emergency calls involving 12,912 patients, and 19,910 removals with 29,060 patients involved. The total mileage for both services was 292,827 for the whole period under review. Charges are made for removals and the revenue collected amounted to $48,705.00.
35. Emergency calls showed an increase of 1,594 calls and 2,094 patients whilst removals increased by 4,900 calls and 9,325 patients. A detailed summary of calls received is shown under Annex No. III.
36. As the result of a joint recommendation by the Medical Department, Urban Services Department and the Brigade on safety precautions to be taken at bathing beaches, 4 Novita Resuscitation Sets were ordered from the United Kingdom. These sets were received and one set allocated to each of the following Fire Stations:-
Central Fire Station
Eastern Fire Station
Kowloon Fire Station
Terminus Fire Station.
These sets are brought into use by ambulances when responding to calls of known drowning cases.
AWARDS
Queen's Fire Service Medal
37. Mr. W. J. Gorman, B.E.M., M.I.FIRE E., F.I.C.D., Chief Officer, Fire Brigade was awarded the Queen's Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service by Mer Majesty the Queen.
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