The Fire Services Department today staged an open day at the Fire & Ambulance Services Academy in Tseung Kwan O, in support of the National Security Education Day, with more than 9,000 people attending.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan watched a parade of fire and ambulance appliances in the morning. He then visited national security-themed game booths and toured the National Security Education & Resource Centre at the academy.

Interactive exhibition boards and game booths at the open day provided engagement aimed at facilitating public understanding of the importance of national security.

A flag-raising ceremony was also held, with the department's Guard of Honour performing a Chinese-style foot drill.

In addition, training facilities – including a simulated Pak Shing Kok railway station, the Fire & Ambulance Services Education Centre & Museum, and the National Security Education & Resource Centre – were open to the public.

Information on the department's recruitment activities was made available throughout the day.