FIREMEN from Hong Kong may be sent to China to look at the mainland operation in a bid to strengthen co-operation.
The idea arose after 15 firemen from Beijing, Xinjiang, Shenyang and Guangdong arrived in the territory for a month late last year.
They attended lectures about fire protection and observed locals' fire-fighting and safety inspection work.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Lau Shu-lam, said: 'We hope to arrange a similar format of exchange. We are thinking of sending firemen to some mainland cities.' He said the idea depended on funding.
'Many people say China has poorer fire fighting facilities. But it's better to have a good driver with a Honda sedan than a poor driver with a Rolls-Royce. We are looking for something worth learning from, like management or operation.' Mr Lau said they were hoping to strengthen ties with Chinese authorities.
The Director of Fire Services, Peter Cheung, will lead a delegation on a six-day visit to counterparts in Foshan, Guangzhou and Shantao next Monday.