Fire Division Chairman in Session 2024-25
It is my honour to serve the Fire Division as the Chairman for the Session 2024-2025. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all our Past Chairmen and Committee Members for their exemplary leadership, commitment and great contribution to the success of the Fire Division.
As we move forward, it is essential that we embrace the opportunities that come with the evolving landscape of fire engineering. Our focus will remain on enhancing professional knowledge and skills through a series of engaging activities. We will organize and provide regular exposures and training opportunities for our members, including technical visits, seminars, the Annual Symposium, CPD courses and study tours. These initiatives are designed to equip our members with the necessary insights to navigate the emerging challenges posed by advancements in technology and materials, such as complexities of fire risks associated with lithium batteries, caverns and underground developments in HK and Scandinavian Cities, inert gas extinguishing system, hydrogen-fuelled or electric vehicles, etc.
The Fire Division is committed to promoting the adoption of Fire Engineering Design and the Registered Fire Engineer Scheme. We will continue to work closely with local universities to offer top-up opportunities for young engineers and current members in achieving the academic qualifications to join our Discipline as a Professional Fire Engineers.
I encourage all members to explore the Fire Engineering Digest, which serves as a comprehensive repository of technical resources and documentation from our past symposia, CPD courses, and Fire Division Excellence Awards as well as Fire Safety Design and Management. Accessible to all HKIE members, Fire Division’s website is a valuable tool for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of fire engineering.
I look forward to your ongoing support and engagement in our upcoming activities. Together, we can further the mission of our division and contribute to a safer built environment.
Fire Division Chairman
