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LegCo Panel on Security visits the Fire Services Department (with photos)
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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Security visited the Fire Services West Kowloon Rescue Training Centre and the Fire Communication Centre today (May 27) so as to have a better understanding on its operation.

     Members of the Panel, accompanied by the Director of Fire Services, Mr Andy Chan, visited the Fire Services West Kowloon Rescue Training Centre to observe live fire training, demonstration of search and rescue operations and treatment to the injuries. Members also experienced the situation of flashover encountered by firefighters.

     Members then visited the Fire Services Communication Centre at the Fire Services Headquarters Building to observe the operation of the control panel and to get to know the procedure of fire calls and post dispatch advice. Members also received a briefing from the Fire Services Department on the Third Generation Communication and Mobilising System, and to learn more about the Incident Information Dissemination Mechanism.  

     Members participating the site visit included Chairman of the Panel, Mr Ip Kwok-him, Deputy Chairman of the Panel, Mr James To, and Panel Members, Dr Lam Tai-fai, Mr Paul Tse, Mr Alan Leong, Mr Leung Kwok-hung, Mr Wong Yuk-man, Mr Michael Tien, Dr Elizabeth Quat, and Non-Panel Member, Mr Tam Yiu-chung.

Ends/Monday, May 27, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:16

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