The Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC, reviewed the 184th Fire Services passing-out parade for six station officers, 72 firemen and 41 ambulancemen at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy today (November 30).
Speaking at the parade, Ms Cheng commended the Fire Services personnel for displaying exemplary bravery and determination in handling major incidents swiftly when Super Typhoon Mangkhut hit Hong Kong in September this year. They are acclaimed for their efforts to save the public in dangerous and difficult situations, showing that the Fire Services Department (FSD) is an efficient and dedicated professional team.
This year marked the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the FSD. With the development and transformation over one and a half centuries, the FSD has established a number of specialist teams to handle different types of incidents and provide comprehensive rescue services to the people of Hong Kong, she said.
The parade was followed by a demonstration of firefighting and rescue techniques by the graduates. The 119 graduates will be posted to various fire stations and ambulance depots.
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