Fire Services Department (FSD) equips the public with the knowledge of responding to emergencies including terrorist attacks through public education on, among others, the “Three Basic Skills on Emergency Preparedness”, namely “Extinguish and Prevent Fire”, Self-help and Help Others” and “Escape and Evacuate”, with the aim of strengthening their capabilities to cope with disasters or emergencies.
Moreover, the Department also provides professional advice on issues related to dangerous goods, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) and hazardous materials.
FSD maintains a close liaison with other relevant departments for exchanges of counter-terrorism intelligence. It also joins them in conducting counter-terrorism exercise of different types to promote the competence and collaboration in fighting terrorism, with the goal of safeguarding lives and property of the public.