CAS exercise “Taurus” concludes successfully (with photos)

      A large-scale exercise held biennially by the Civil Aid Service (CAS) concluded successfully today (May 19). This exercise was codenamed "Taurus".

      In a simulated scenario of a super typhoon striking Hong Kong, the CAS was deployed to assist in the rescue operation. The exercise was aimed at testing and evaluating the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the CAS's command and deployment, communication, rescue skills, care for victims and logistical support. 
 
      The exercise, taking place at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy, was attended by over 500 CAS officers and members from operations, administration and support units. Sessions on a tropical cyclone and flood rescue, a mountain rescue, search and rescue in collapsed structure, fallen tree clearance and transferring casualties were included.

      Apart from simulating potential scenarios during a typhoon, various emergency situations were also designed, such as evacuating residents, rescuing victims from a flood and a collapsed structure, as well as conducting search and rescue operations from an endangered mountain area. By simulating different scenarios, the exercise effectively evaluated members' standard of rescue skills and their responsiveness during emergency operations. The performance of the members during the exercise met the standard required and the outcome of their training was fully demonstrated.

      The CAS will review and analyse the exercise reports and refine its training programmes and operational procedures to further enhance the operational efficiency and rescuing capability of members from all ranks.