Government of Hong Kong

“ The Training Ground for the Urban Search and Rescue Team in Sheung Shui provides a realistic training environment for operational personnel to get themselves familiarised with specialised urban search and rescue techniques. ”

“ Training: The Fire Services Training School (FSTS) provides basic and specialised fire-fighting and rescue training for recruits. It also provides refresher and advanced training courses for all fire personnel. Fire Services Ambulance Command Training School (FSACTS) provides initial and paramedic training to recruits and ambulance personnel. It also provides Advanced Ambulance Aid Training at the first responder level to serving fire personnel. ”

“ Frontline firemen are also trained as first responders to provide basic life support to casualties and patients before the arrival of an ambulance crew. First responders are now available in all fire stations throughout the territory. ”

“ In addition to overseas training on latest fire services technology and management skills, officers and instructors also attend various advanced courses conducted by overseas fire experts in Hong Kong. ”

“ The frontline appliances, basically comprising hydraulic platforms, major pumps, light rescue units and turntable ladders/snorkels, are supported where necessary by other special appliances/equipment. A fleet of 21 vessels provides firefighting and rescue services within Hong Kong waters.
Ambulance Services: The Ambulance Command operates 369 ambulances, four Mobile Casualty Treatment Centres, 35 Emergency Medical Assistant Motorcycles, three Rapid Response Vehicles and other supporting vehicles. All ambulances and motorcycles are equipped with paramedic facilities. ”

“ The FSCC has adopted a sophisticated telecommunication and computer integrated mobilising system - the Third Generation Mobilising System - to improve the efficiency of fire-fighting and rescue operations by enhancing the identification, location and mobilisation of resources. ”

“ The fire and ambulance recruits who have successfully completed a 26-week initial training will be posted to fire stations and ambulance depots respectively to continue their on-the-job training in order to gain field experience. ”

“ Apart from providing training for staff of other government departments, private organisations and overseas fire officers, FSTS also runs an Enhanced Smart Teen Challenge Project for youngsters jointly with the Education Bureau. ”