Kowloon City is a vibrant and historic district, ranging from bustling commercial and industrial areas to residential areas, featuring older single private residential buildings alongside newly constructed large-scale estates and low-density garden houses. This diversity, along with a large population and different types of buildings, creates fire safety challenges, particularly given the ongoing urban renewal projects and the mix of old and new buildings.
 
The Kowloon City District Fire Safety Committee focuses on four main areas:
a.     To enhance community involvement in promoting fire safety and building safety problems;
b.     To strengthen public education and publicity in areas of fire prevention and building safety;
c.     To organise publicity activities in conjunction with District Council and other local bodies; and;
d.     To promote and assist in organizing fire drills in cooperation with owners’ corporations and owners of the buildings.
 
Every year, we organize several important educational activities to share fire safety information with residents:
1.     Kowloon City District Disaster & Emergency Preparedness Event Day
This event offers a comprehensive program of activities, including fire services equipment exhibition and demonstrations, interactive game booths, and stage performances. Fire safety leaflets and souvenirs are also distributed, fostering a positive and enjoyable learning environment for all participants.

2.     Fire Safety Education Program 
The Committee produces calendars featuring fire safety slogans and essential information. These calendars will be disseminated to the elderly and residents of "three-nil" buildings via elderly service centers and resident liaison ambassadors respectively.

3.     Community Emergency Preparedness Scheme Training Course 
This training course aims to enhance residents' capacity to respond effectively to emergency situations. Participants will acquire practical fire safety knowledge, promoting self-reliance and improving safety within the community.
 
In the future, the Committee remains committed to actively promoting fire safety education and strengthening collaborative partnerships with the District Council, other relevant government departments, community organizations, and building management entities.  Through these collaborative efforts, we aim to cultivate a strong sense of community responsibility and ensure the effective communication of fire safety messages to all segments of the community.
 
Fire safety is everyone's responsibility. Let's work together to make Kowloon City a safer and better place.