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A Tale of Unity in Diversity in the Fire Services Department
"The Fires Service Department (FSD) currently has many non-ethnic Chinese members in the fire and ambulance streams. Their ethnic backgrounds include Pakistani, Filipino, Vietnamese, etc. As you can see, in FSD there are now many successful cases where people from different ethnic backgrounds have become Firemen and Ambulancemen. When they can do it, you can do it too." Rocky Ng Wai-nok, Senior Station Officer, encourages non-ethnic Chinese citizens to join FSD to serve the community.
[Civil Servant Story] Principal Fireman/Firewoman (Control) (PFn(C)/PFwn(C))
This story is only available in Chinese. For more information on the subject, please visit the Facebook page of Civil Service Bureau.
A Brief Introduction of the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy
Time changes and firefighting and rescue operations are facing ever-greater challenges. To keep pace with the changes, the Fire Services Department (FSD) is determined to sharpen its professional edge with vigour. Under the FSD, the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy, or the FASA, is responsible for providing professional and diversified training to new recruits and serving members of the three streams of FSD’s service – fire, ambulance and mobilising & communications. The training is oriented towards broadening trainees’ skill-sets and intensifying their responsiveness to contingencies, the purpose of which is to empower them to deliver quality and professional services to the public to the best of their ability. For more details of the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy, please click here to visit the website of Fire Services Department.
[Serve the society regardless of race] Fireman Minhas Mohammad Osama
It is Minhas Mohammad Osama’s dream to be a fireman! This day he finally completed his training! Everyone, regardless of race, can unleash their potentials at work and make contribution to Hong Kong! (The video is broadcasted in Cantonese)
A thrilling moment but a timely rescue: the Fire Service Department
At 2 pm, Mar 28, Po Lam Fire Station received a special service call. It was suspected that somebody was trapped at height. Like a knight from heaven, a senior fireman courageously carried out the duty, held the subject for 6 minutes and pulled him out of harm’s way. What is the drive behind their perseverance? The reporter at news.gov.hk leads you into the fire station and talks with the firemen… (The video is broadcasted in Cantonese)
Station Officer Ng Wai Lok, Rocky, “Many friends of mine think wrongly that Station Officers do not have to enter fire scenes. Actually, Station Officers are also required to command the rescue operation on site, as well as lead their team into the fire scene to save people!” Station Officer Cheung Tin Yu, “Applicants for the posts of Station Officer and Fireman are required to pass a fitness test, so don’t leave the training till the last week before the test and interview. You can find a training guidebook on the Fire Services Department website. It provides applicants with the guidelines on how to enhance their fitness for best preparation.” Please watch the video for more information about the work, interview tips and promotion prospects of the post of Station Officer. Organisation chartOfficial recruitment page
Senior Fireman/Firewoman (Control)
Senior Fireman (Control) Ng Ka Hei, “We also stand at the forefront as we are the one who first receive an emergency call, and our prompt delivery of information to frontline rescue staff and provision of logistic support are crucial to the whole rescue operation.” Senior Firewoman (Control) Tsang Wing Yee, “As part of our daily work, we are required to record all sorts of information into computers by typing, and we must type quickly and accurately. Therefore, don’t forget to practise typing in English, as you won’t get a chance for interview if your typing skills are not up to standard.” Please watch the video for more information about the work, interview tips and promotion prospects of the post of Senior Fireman/Firewoman (Control). Organisation chartOfficial recruitment page
Ambulance Officer Man Ka Kei, “We need to stay calm at all times. Whenever we attend to an incident, it is possible that many casualties are involved. For this reason, it is important to deal with the situation flexibly, assign the jobs calmly, as well as treat the patients and send them to hospital appropriately.” Ambulance Officer Wu Kit, “An Ambulance Officer is required to perform various duties at an Ambulance Depot, such as staff management, training and matters relating to the welfare, disciplinary and efficiency of ambulance staff.” Please watch the video for more information about the work, interview tips and promotion prospects of the post of Ambulance Officer. Organisation chartOfficial recruitment page
Fireman Hui Ka Chun, “I believe that it is the dream of many young people to become a fireman.” “A fire broke out in my neighborhood when I was small. I was deeply impressed by the swift action, courage and professionalism demonstrated by the firefighters. That inspired me to apply for the post of Fireman when I grew up.” Please watch the video for more information about the work, interview tips and promotion prospects of the post of Fireman/Firewoman. Organisation chartOfficial recruitment page
Ambulancewoman Chan Ka Yee, “Although we often have to deal with sickness and death in our work, I cherish the feeling of flow of love and care among people.” Ambulanceman Yip Chun Luen, “There are often many hidden dangers on an emergency site, and I may be short of experience and knowledge to notice them all. That’s why I have to strictly follow my supervisor’s orders, since even a single mistake may worsen a patient’s situation.” Please watch the video for more information about the work, interview tips and promotion prospects of the post of Ambulanceman/Ambulancewoman. Organisation chartOfficial recruitment page