From March 1998, District Fire Safety Committees (DFSCs)
have been set up in all 18 districts by phases to promote
and to educate the public about the importance of fire safety.
The responsibilities of the Committees are -
to enhance community involvement in promoting fire prevention
and building safety;
to strengthen public education and publicity in areas
of fire prevention and building safety;
to organize publicity activities in conjunction with
District Councils and other local bodies; and
to promote and assist in organizing fire drills in cooperation
with owners' corporations, Mutual Aid Committees and owners
of the buildings.
DFSCs comprise official representatives from government departments
and non-official members who are District Council members,
Area Committee members and local personalities. Opinions of
various sectors of the community can thus be collected through
the DFSCs. The chairpersons and non-official members of DFSCs
are appointed by Director of Home Affairs. In addition, the
Fire Services Department has also expanded its "Fire
Safety Ambassador Scheme" to promote the culture of fire
prevention at district level.
