Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Rescue Teams Begin Five-Day Joint Training
RTHK · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Emergency rescue teams from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao launched a five-day joint firefighting training and exercise at the Hong Kong Fire Services Academy on Monday. The drill aims to test the newly established Emergency Rescue Green Channel, which would enable rapid cross-border deployment during major emergencies. Mainland and Macao teams entered Hong Kong through Shenzhen Bay Port and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge respectively, with police escort to the academy.
Key Points
- The joint training runs for five consecutive days at the Hong Kong Fire Services Academy in Pak Sha Wan
- Mainland rescue teams entered via Shenzhen Bay Port while Macao teams used the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge port
- Hong Kong Police Force provided escort for all arriving teams, ensuring direct transit to the academy
- The Security Bureau coordinated multiple agencies including Transport and Logistics Bureau, Transport Department, and Health Department
- The Emergency Rescue Green Channel aims to facilitate swift cross-border mobilization during major incidents
- Authorities will continuously optimize arrangements to enhance emergency customs clearance and cross-border rescue efficiency
Why It Matters
This joint exercise marks a significant step toward seamless emergency cooperation among the three regions, potentially saving critical time when major disasters strike. The successful implementation of the Emergency Rescue Green Channel could serve as a model for broader Pearl River Delta integration in emergency response .
This joint exercise marks a significant step toward seamless emergency cooperation among the three regions, potentially saving critical time when major disasters strike. The successful implementation of the Emergency Rescue Green Channel could serve as a model for broader Pearl River Delta integration in emergency response .