Hong Kong Fire Services Department
Coverage of Hong Kong Fire Services Department in the Nexus archive.
- 2 fire service contractors linked to Tai Po tragedy still running, open to new contracts
Two Hong Kong fire service contractors linked to the city’s deadliest blaze in decades are still operating and open to new contracts, despite ongoing investigations and concerns from lawmakers over public safety and potential project abandonment. The Fire Services Department recently concluded its investigation into the incident.
- Paramedics to follow ‘rescue first’ rule if in doubt under new end-of-life law
Hong Kong paramedics will follow a 'rescue first' principle when deciding whether to resuscitate patients under a new end-of-life law. The Fire Services Department requires verification of a physical DNACPR order before withholding life-sustaining measures.
- Hong Kong approves smart IoT fire alarms for 3,600 old buildings after pilot scheme
Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has approved the installation of IoT-enabled smart fire alarm systems in 3,600 old low-rise residential buildings as an alternative to traditional fire-safety equipment, following a successful pilot scheme. The system detects carbon monoxide and sends warnings to authorities within 60 seconds.