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Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day 2018 successfully held (with photos)
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     The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day 2018 with various government departments and mountaineering organisations today (October 14) at Tuen Mun Cultural Square to enhance the public's knowledge of hiking safety with a view to reducing the accident rate of mountaineering activities.
 
     The opening ceremony was attended by officiating guests including the Controller of the Government Flying Service, Captain Michael Chan, and representatives of the CAS; the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department; the Auxiliary Medical Service; the Office of the Communications Authority; the Fire Services Department (FSD); the Hong Kong Observatory; the Hong Kong Police Force; the Lands Department; and various mountaineering organisations.
 
     The Chief Staff Officer of the CAS, Mr Cheung Tat-yin, also presented certificates to participants of the Mountain Casualty Handling Course and Safety Workshop for Hiking Leaders at the ceremony. 
 
     Mountaineering equipment, such as digital maps and global positioning system devices, were showcased. Skills on mountain search and rescue as well as handling of injured persons were demonstrated by CAS members. The use of night vision goggles and a weather forecasting mobile application were also introduced to enhance the public's understanding of mountain rescue work.
 
     Other attractions included mountaineering safety promotion talks, performances by police dogs and introduction of FSD rescue dogs. A recruitment exercise for CAS adult members was also conducted at the event.
 
 
Ends/Sunday, October 14, 2018
Issued at HKT 17:41
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The Civil Aid Service held the Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day 2018 with various government departments and mountaineering organisations today (October 14) at Tuen Mun Cultural Square. Photo shows the Controller of Government Flying Service, Captain Michael Chan (front row, seventh right), and other guests officiating at the opening ceremony.
The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day 2018 with various government departments and mountaineering organisations today (October 14) at Tuen Mun Cultural Square. Photo shows the Chief Staff Officer of the CAS, Mr Cheung Tat-yin (fourth right), presenting certificates to participants of the Hiking Safety Ambassador Course.
The Civil Aid Service held the Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day 2018 with various government departments and mountaineering organisations today (October 14) at Tuen Mun Cultural Square. Photo shows members of the public viewing the advanced mountaineering equipment on display at the event.
The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day 2018 with various government departments and mountaineering organisations today (October 14) at Tuen Mun Cultural Square. Photo shows demonstration of mountain rescue by CAS members.
The Civil Aid Service held the Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day 2018 with various government departments and mountaineering organisations today (October 14) at Tuen Mun Cultural Square. Photo shows visitors taking picture with a Police dog.
The Civil Aid Service held the Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day 2018 with various government departments and mountaineering organisations today (October 14) at Tuen Mun Cultural Square. Photo shows members of the public posing with rescue force members.
The Civil Aid Service held the Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day 2018 with various government departments and mountaineering organisations today (October 14) at Tuen Mun Cultural Square. Photo shows introduction of Fire Services Department rescue dogs.
The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the Mountaineering Safety Promotion Day 2018 with various government departments and mountaineering organisations today (October 14) at Tuen Mun Cultural Square. Photo shows CAS members briefing the public of their duties.