A. Emergency call-outs
When CAS assistance
is required at a disaster in response to an emergency
call-out, the CAS will be deployed on the scene to
assist the regular forces to evacuate or rescue the
victims.
The response time for the CAS to the scene is about
1 to 1.5 hrs.
B. Mountain Search and Rescue Duties
When CAS is required
to search and rescue people in distress in the mountains,
the CAS Mountain Search and Rescue Company (MSaR) will
be deployed. The lead-time for MSaR responding for
any mountain emergency call-out operations is 45 to
60 minutes. The MSaR will respond immediately on Sundays
and public holidays as a team is normally on standby
at its operational base at the Headquarters in Kowloon.
C. Flood Rescue
Once flood warning
is issued, the CAS Flood Rescue Teams will standby
at relevant fire stations and assist the Fire Services
Department in flood rescue operations. The CAS Central
Command Centre will also be activated. The lead time
for CAS Flood Rescue Teams responding to flood rescue
call-outs is about 1 hr to 1.5 hrs.
D. Typhoon Manning
When typhoon signal
No. 8 or above is hoisted, the CAS Central Command
Centre and the Regional/Forces operational bases will
automatically be manned. If emergency service is required,
CAS deployment can be arranged as soon as possible.
E. Vegetation Fire Fighting Duties
During the dry season
between October and April of the following year, the
CAS is committed to deploy members to standby at various
fire stations in rural areas on Sundays and public
holidays when the red/amber fire danger warning signal
is issued. Members on standby will respond immediately
to assist the Fire Services and the Agriculture , Fisheries
and Conservation Department in putting off any fires
broke out in country parks.
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