Buildings and Quarters

In line with the government policy to provide an emergency response to
all areas within minimum set times according to category of risk, the
department has continued to plan and build fire stations and ambulance
depots at strategic locations to cope with local developments.

During the year, the Chek Lap Kok Fire Station, Tung Chung Fire
Station-cum-Ambulance Depot and Lam Tin Ambulance Depot were
commissioned. The Sham Tseng Fire Station was also under construction
and scheduled for completion in 1998.

The department manages 3 961 quarters, of which 3 681 are for other
ranks uniformed officers. Work completed during the year included 110
new quarters at Fung Shing Street and 27 at Muk Lun Street.

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