Civil Aid Service holds Passing-out Parade for 92nd Recruits and 14th Tactical Force Secondment Scheme (with images)
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The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the Passing-out Parade for the 92nd Recruits and 14th Tactical Force Secondment Scheme at its head office today (April 19). The parade was examined by the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam.
Speaking at the Parade, Dr Lam stated that the Department of Health (DH) has actually preserved close co-operation with the CAS throughout the years. Reviewing history, from extreme intense breathing syndrome (SARS) and human swine influenza to COVID-19, the CAS has actually offered essential assistance in handling quarantine and seclusion centres. Last November, the Centre for Health Protection of the DH, together with the CAS and numerous federal government departments, carried out a public health workout codenamed “Amethyst” to evaluate the reaction abilities in managing Ebola cases and to enhance interdepartmental plans and co-ordination. These workouts and preventive steps are crucial to boosting total epidemic avoidance abilities and guaranteeing a swift and organized reaction in case of a significant contagious illness break out.
He stated that from a public health point of view, thorough emergency situation readiness straight impacts the lives and health of residents. The expert training gotten by CAS members in emergency treatment, search and rescue, crisis management, and epidemic avoidance assistance allows them to take instant emergency situation actions at occurrence scenes. At the neighborhood level, they likewise help in promoting catastrophe avoidance and health awareness, boosting the general durability of the population. It is this professionalism and generous devotion that form the strong structure of metropolitan security and health, he stated.
Throughout the event, Dr Lam provided awards to impressive employees. The graduates staged presentations of plant life firefighting and rescue strategies, showcasing the results of their training.
An overall of 72 employees and 50 officers and members from the Tactical Force Secondment Scheme took part in the passing-out parade, with numerous graduates originating from varied backgrounds. The CAS Recruit Training Certificate Programme has actually been identified under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework as satisfying the accreditation requirements at Level 3 by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. Graduates will be granted the Certificate in Auxiliary Forces Basic Training (Civil Defence), and will use their obtained understanding and abilities to serve society.
Recruitment of CAS officers and members is open for application throughout the year. Recruitment information and application are offered on the CAS site (www.cas.gov.hk/eng/adult_recruitment.html).