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FSD fully supports 11th National Security Education Day (with photos)
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     In response to and in support of the 11th National Security Education Day, the Fire Services Department (FSD) today (April 12) held an open day at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy in Tseung Kwan O, providing an opportunity to deepen the public's understanding of national security and the FSD's work on safeguarding national security, public order and safety. The event attracted more than 9 000 visitors. 

     The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, accompanied by the Deputy Director of Fire Services (Operations), Mr Derek Armstrong Chan, watched a fire and ambulance appliances parade in the morning. Mr Chan then visited the national security education game booths and toured the National Security Education cum Resource Centre at the academy.

     At the open day, exhibition boards and game booths on national security were set up to enhance public understanding of the importance of national security through interactive engagement. A flag-raising ceremony was also held with the FSD's Guard of Honour performing a Chinese-style foot drill. Moreover, simulation training facilities including a simulated Pak Shing Kok railway station, the Fire and Ambulance Services Education Centre cum Museum, and the National Security Education cum Resource Centre were open to the public. Members of the public were able to obtain information on the department's recruitment exercise during their visit. 

     The FSD has long fully supported the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in implementing the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The department will resolutely continue to support and co-operate with various departments in the work of safeguarding national security so that the safety of Hong Kong citizens can be better protected.
 
Ends/Sunday, April 12, 2026
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In response to and in support of the 11th National Security Education Day, the Fire Services Department held an open day at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy in Tseung Kwan O today (April 12). Photo shows the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (front row, fourth left), accompanied by the Deputy Director of Fire Services (Operations), Mr Derek Armstrong Chan (front row, fifth left), watching a fire and ambulance appliances parade.
In response to and in support of the 11th National Security Education Day, the Fire Services Department held an open day at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy in Tseung Kwan O today (April 12). Photo shows the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (front row, first left), accompanied by the Deputy Director of Fire Services (Operations), Mr Derek Armstrong Chan (front row, second left), receiving a briefing on the latest development of the Fire Services Communications Centre's operation.
In response to and in support of the 11th National Security Education Day, the Fire Services Department (FSD) held an open day at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy (FASA) in Tseung Kwan O today (April 12). Photo shows the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (centre); the Deputy Director of Fire Services (Operations), Mr Derek Armstrong Chan (fourteenth right); and the Commandant of the FASA, Mr Sunny Wong (fourteenth left), with the FSD's Guard of Honour.
In response to and in support of the 11th National Security Education Day, the Fire Services Department (FSD) held an open day at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy in Tseung Kwan O today (April 12). Photo shows the FSD's Guard of Honour marching into the venue with Chinese-style foot drill for conducting a flag-raising ceremony.
In response to and in support of the 11th National Security Education Day, the Fire Services Department held an open day at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy in Tseung Kwan O today (April 12). Photo shows a fire and ambulance appliances parade.
In response to and in support of the 11th National Security Education Day, the Fire Services Department (FSD) held an open day at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy in Tseung Kwan O today (April 12). Photo shows FSD personnel performing a joint rescue demonstration.
In response to and in support of the 11th National Security Education Day, the Fire Services Department held an open day at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy in Tseung Kwan O today (April 12). Photo shows a child learning administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation under the instruction of an ambulance officer.