[Wuhan Pneumonia] The Fire Services Department plans to set up a contingency team to dispatch to an isolation camp to stand by to respond to an emergency

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Author: Zheng Qiuling

2020-02-06 19:30

The outbreak of pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus in Wuhan has continued, and local infections have occurred in Hong Kong. The government plans to increase the number of units in the form of modular housing in the existing three quarantine centers and the Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Center. At present, the quarantine center is operated by the main management center of the civil security team. It is reported that the Fire Services Department will also set up a rapid response team to station designated isolation facilities at the end of February in response to the newly-built isolation facilities. It is on duty 24 hours a day, and it is updated every 12 hours. When a fire or other emergency occurs, it will take immediate emergency response. action.

The Fire Services Department responded to "Hong Kong 01" inquiries and stated that the Fire Services Department plans to set up a "quick response team" on duty in the isolation facility to provide emergency fire fighting and rescue tasks. It is also necessary to regularly inspect the public areas in the isolation facility to ensure fire protection. Safety, suitable and adequate protection and personal equipment will be arranged for the team members to use according to the actual environment.

It is reported that the Fire Services Department will establish a rapid response team at the end of February to station designated isolation facilities on duty. It must be on duty 24 hours, divided into 12-hour shifts, with a fire brigade as the supervisor and a fire brigade. The project consists of three firefighters. At least three of them must be qualified as first responders, and at least one firefighter must be qualified to drive a second group of vehicles.

It is reported that the Fire Services Department will set up a rapid response team at the end of February to station designated isolation facilities on duty, divided into 12-hour shifts, and will be headed by a fire brigade team, and a fire brigade team and three The composition of firefighters, at least three of them must be qualified as first responders, and at least one firefighter must be qualified to drive a second group of vehicles.

The Fire Services Department replied that the rapid response team will consist of five firefighters who are responsible for providing emergency fire fighting and rescue tasks. They also need to inspect the public places in the isolation facilities regularly to ensure fire safety. The response team does not need to take care of the isolated person. The FSD will arrange appropriate and adequate protection and personal equipment for the team members to use according to the actual environment. Members of the emergency team will be stationed at other locations within the isolation facility. The prescription will keep a close watch on the physical condition of the team members, and the fire station located near the isolation facility will also provide appropriate logistical support, such as changing and cleaning facilities.

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Xie Xuezhong, Chairman of the Fire Services Department Staff Union Council, said that there were no similar arrangements for quarantine camps during SARS in 2003, but in the past some activities involving large crowds, such as the Formula E race, had two long fires. For vehicles, where large-scale stands are temporarily set up, such as the Moscow Circus touring in Hong Kong, firefighters are also stationed, commonly known as "theatrical booths", in case there is a fire or a public accident, I believe this time we will arrange a station The purpose of the quarantine center is the same.

Although it is currently unknown how many people will be accepted by the quarantine center, Xie Xuezhong believes that it is necessary to protect the safety of the people in the camp, and I believe that in general, it will not be necessary to directly contact the quarantined people. He is concerned that there will be health risks, but not only in isolation camps. Their daily work, such as some first aid services and the work of ambulance personnel, are at risk. He believes that prescriptions will provide adequate personal protection equipment and will formulate relevant work guidelines.

It is reported that the Fire Services Department will be stationed in the quarantine center in response to the emergency. (Profile picture)

An internal circular issued by the Civil Security Service earlier pointed out that the Civil Security Team is mainly responsible for the management of the quarantine center. It is expected that it will require a lot of manpower for a period of time. It is understood that the civil security team currently needs three more staff to operate 24 hours in each center, and a total of 135 people need to be dispatched daily.

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