Fire Services Department - Mini Fire / Rescue Appliance
Characteristic
Light Fire Appliance is a low and short 4-wheel-driven appliance suitable for operations on narrow and uneven village roads. Besides the stowage of basic fire fighting and breaking-in equipment, the appliance equips with Firexpress System and a Light Portable Pump. A Mini Fire/Rescue Truck (MFT/MRT) is a 4-wheel-drive truck of a size slightly larger than a motorcycle but with better stability and loading capability. It can be driven on rough, narrow and steep roads in village areas or on outlying islands. Apart from basic rescue and breaking-in tools, it is also equipped with a Firexpress System like that in Fire Motorcycle. The truck has an overall width of 1.16 m and length of 2.24 m, with a loading capacity of 136 kg. A Mini Fire/Rescue Van (MFV/MRV) are specially developed for fire fighting and rescue operations on outlying islands. In view of the limited storage space, they are deployed to operate in pair so that they will complement each other by their carrying tools and equipment. They are air-conditioned half window vans to carry 2 crew members. Its overall length is 3.4 m and width is 1.5 m. Mini Van is a small fire appliance operated by the Victoria Peak Fire Station.
Facilities
MFT/MRT - 50-litre fire fighting unit with 2 tanks (25 litres each) and 30 m hose on reel at front, other equipment and fire-fighting equipment installed in MRT MFV/MRV - light portable pump installed in MFV, 7.34 m first floor push up ladder equipped in MRV, etc
Application Forms
Organisation
Fire Services Department
Contact
Divisional Officer (Corporate Services)
How to Apply
Send in the application form at least 7 clear working days in advance of the filming date with information on the location, date, time, story of the film, scenes to be taken and nature of the activities.
Fees
Fire Services Department premises
$6,870 for the first 4 hours (basic charge), $1,935 for each subsequent 4-hour block and a refundable deposit equal to the fees payable.
| Per 2 hours (minimum hiring period) | |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic platform/Turntable ladder | $1,860 - $3,460 |
| Major Pump (appliance) | $1,100 |
| Ambulance | $250 |
| Fireboat | $6,320 - $31,400 |
| Fire Services members for the operation of the vehicles, fireboats and equipment | $590 - $1,520 |
Transportation and fuel consumption costs incurred are to be charged separately.
All fees are to be paid before filming.
Remarks
- Applications are subject to operational considerations.
- When approval is granted, the applicant is required to sign an agreement to indemnify FSD for any damage or loss arising from the provision of service.
Categories
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.