About this Site
The HTML standard has been applied to the webpages on the HKFSD Homepage, and users can access them with any browser that complies with the standard. But exactly how a webpage is displayed differs between browsers, computers and operating systems. For the best viewing, we suggest that you use the latest version of prevailing browsers.
This website includes documents and files in a number of formats such as PDF, Word and others. You may need to download and install specific software to read some of these files. Moreover, you may need to install the Hong Kong Supplementary Character Set (HKSCS) to view Chinese characters properly. Below are the links to download HKSCS and other necessary software:
- Hong Kong Supplementary Character Set (HKSCS)
- Adobe Reader
- OpenOffice
- Microsoft Windows Media Player
Disclaimer
The information provided on this website and on Fire Services Department's various social media platforms (including but not limited to Facebook) are for general information and reference only. While the Fire Services Department of the Government endeavours to ensure the accuracy of such general information, the Government (including its servants and agents) makes no warranty, statement or representation, express ·or implied, with respect to the accuracy, availability, completeness, non-infringement, reliability, security, timeliness, appropriateness or usefulness of the information contained herein, and in so far as permitted by the laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, shall not have any legal liability, obligation or responsibility (including but not limited to liability for negligence) for any loss, destruction, damages, or injury including or death (save and to the extent any such injury or death is caused by the negligence of the Government or any of its employees in the course of employment) however arising out of or in connection with any use or misuse of or reliance on the information or inability to use such information. Users are responsible for making their own assessments of all information contained in or in connection with this site or Fire Services Department's social media platforms and are advised to verify such information or seek independent advice before acting on it.
Copyright Notice
Unless otherwise indicated, the materials found on this site are subject to copyright owned by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The Government copyright protected materials may be reproduced and distributed free of charge in any format or medium for personal or internal use within an organisation, or if you are a legal professional, patent agent or trade mark agent, for the purposes of providing professional services, subject to the following conditions:-
- the copy or copies made must not be for re-sale or commercial distribution purpose;
- the materials must be reproduced accurately and must not be used in a manner adversely affecting the moral rights of the Government;
- the source of the materials must be identified and the copyright status acknowledged.
Please note that this permission only applies to Government copyright materials. Where third party copyright is involved, permission to reproduce or otherwise use such material must be obtained from the copyright owners concerned.
If you intend to use the Government copyright materials on this website for re-sale or commercial distribution, or for any other purpose which is not covered by the permission given in this notice, please contact us via our email address hkfsdenq@hkfsd.gov.hk.
Privacy Policy
The Fire Services Department is committed to ensuring that all personal data is handled in accordance with the provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDO) which came into effect on 20 December 1996.
Web Accessibility Conformance
We are committed to ensuring that our website conforms to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA requirements to the maximum extent possible. However, there are some web pages containing archive materials that may not be fully incorporated with all Level accessibility features. If you wish to have such information in a format accessible to you, please let us know by email to hkfsdenq@hkfsd.gov.hk.