Family of brave deceased fireman given financial assistance
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The late Mr Ho sacrificed his life on November 26, 2025, while conducting a search and rescue operation at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.
The Chairman of the Committee on Financial Assistance for Family Members of those who Sacrifice their Lives to Save Others which approved the grant, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, paid tribute to the late Mr Ho for his gallant act.
"Mr Ho demonstrated exceptional courage and a high degree of gallantry to save and protect the lives of others, which commands our greatest respect," Mr Sun said.
"We deeply mourn the loss of such an excellent and devoted public servant. The grant represents the Government's recognition of the late Mr Ho's gallantry and selflessness of the highest order."
The Scheme was set up in January 2002 to provide financial assistance to family members of those who lost their lives when attempting to save or protect others. Under the Scheme, the amount of financial assistance for each approved application is worked out according to a formula having regard to the age, normal retirement age of the deceased and the prevailing median monthly employment earnings, with the minimum and maximum levels currently set at $6.15 million and $12.3 million respectively.
Ends/Friday, March 6, 2026
Issued at HKT 11:00
Issued at HKT 11:00
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