Fire Services Department (Hong Kong) 40
Fire Services Department (Hong Kong) 40 :
Crest and Flag: The current Fire Service crest was adopted in 1997 to replace the pre-handover crest due to presence of colonial elements. The changes impacted both uniforms (lapels, buttons, helmets, caps), vehicles, flags and other signage. (7. 1) Crest: The new crest removed all colonial elements: St Edward's Crown was replaced with Bauhinia. Laurel wreath was retained. Motto changed from the uni-lingual Fire Services - Hong Kong to the bilingual Fire Services Hong Kong (消防) Badge theme changed from a crowned lion holding a pearl to a pair of fire axes and a burning torch. (7. 2): Flag: As the crest was also used on the flag, it too was changed in 1997. The old red flag was replaced by a purple flag with the new crest. This flag is only flown at Headquarters, whereas the regional flag flies at all fire stations. Source: Hong Kong Fire Services Department
