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130th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Fire Brigade

The Fire Brigade is approaching its 130th anniversary since its establishment on 2 May 1883 in 2013. During this period, Macao has experienced huge changes, especially during the 13 years after Macao’ s return to the motherIand many new types large-scale entertainment and resort hotels have been established with the opening of gambling concessions, making Macao become a “world-famous tourism and leisure centre”.

The earIy fire-fighting work was governed by Xiangshan County Government of Guangdong Province and coolie hall was set up in the folk to assist to put out fires. From the late 19th century to now the fire brigade has developed into today’ s army with advanced equipment and more than 1,000 personnel from an army with simple equipment through a lot of hard work and struggle. The fire-fighters have been sticking to the posts of dut for a long time with the fire-fighting spirit of “Abandoning self for others” to contribute to the prosperity and stability of Macao as well as safeguarding civilians lives and property.

Central Fire Station and Fire Services Museum

The former fire brigade command building located in Estrada de Coelho do Amaral was established on 3 October 1923; after that with the development of economy and society of Macao, it was expanded in 1994, the whole floor area after the extension is about 3.700 m, In addition to various administrative departments, it is also the Central Fire Station of this brigade.

The station is equipped with 126 fire-fighters on duty and 18 emergency vehicles with difference sizes and categories.

British style manual pump

For the British style manual pump in 1877. its pump was moved up and down by manpower to pressurize so as to put out fires in those days and the water was provided by coolies: now it is kept in the Fire Services Museum.

Taipa Fire Station

The new Taipa Fire Station located in Rua de Narn Keng in Taipa was established in 1996 with the floor area of about 2.264 m: it is equipped with drilling building, underground parking, 114 fire-fighters on duty as well as 9 emergency vehicles with different sizes and categories.

British style ladder

It is an old type rescue vehicle for water pump and ladder with 50 stairs. It was produced in 1955 and is kept in the Fire Services Museum now.

Areia Preta Fire Station

The Areia Preta Fire Station near the power plant was established in 1997 with the floor area of about 6.720 m. It is equipped with 126 fire-fighters on duty and 31 emergency vehicles with different sizes and categories. In addition to the Fire Station, it is also the place of Fire Training School and Division of Workshops of Macao Services.

Aerial ladder platform

The Aerial ladder platform with the rescue height of 68 meters is the highest platform steel ladder truck in Macao now, the water flow of water cannon with electric remote control is 3.800 litres/minute: it was formally put into service in 2008.

Headquarters of Fire Brigade & Sai Van Lake Fire Station

The Headquarters of Fire Brigade & Sai Van L.akc Fire Station near Macao Tower was established on 28 April 2006 with the floor area of about 3.800 m: it is equipped with 110 fire-fighters on duty and 18 emergency vehicles with different sizes and categories, This station is also the new headquarters of this brigade: it is equipped with command post and various administrative departments.

High Reach Extendable Turret Stinger

The volume of water tank of High Reach Extendable Turret Stinger is 12.000 liters, the flow of stinger is 1,100 litres/minute/16 bars: it is responsible for extinguish and rescue work in Macao International Airport: it was formaly put into service in 2007.

Comm and Building of Fire Brigade

The Command Building of Fire Brigade located in Estrada de Coelho do Amaral was established in 1920, which was designed by Chinese architect, Chan Kuan Pui: the famous post office building is also one of his masterpieces.

British style steam pump

The British style steam pump in the late 19th century. driven by horses, was responsible for putting out fires in Macao: four steam fire extinguishers were purchased by fire brigade in 1915 so as to improve the strength in fire extinguish.

Fire Brigade of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government

Translation: C&C - Translation Centre. Ltd.

The Stamps:

The Sheetlet:

The Souvenir Sheet:

The FDC with Stamps:

The FDC with Souvenir Sheet:

Dados Técnicos/Technical Data

Valor dos Selos/Stamps Value: A set of 4 stamps at 1.50, 2.50, 3.50 and 4.00 patacas (MOP)

Folhas Miniatura com duas séries/Minisheets with four sets

Valor do Bloco/Souvenir Sheet Value: 12.00 Patacas (MOP)

Desenho/Design: Fire Brigade (Cheong Meng)

Data emissão/Issue date: 25.04.2013

Impressor/Printer: Joh. Enschedé Security Print, Netherlands

Impressão/Print: Offset Lithography

Papel/Paper: Paper with Security Fibers

Picotagem/Perforation: 14 x 13^1/4

Plano de Emissões para 2014 / 2014 Issue Plan

Janeiro / January

03-01-2014

Lunar Year of the Horse

06-01-2014

140th Anniversary of Conde de São Januário General Hospital

14-02-2014

Lunar Year of the Horse (Label Stamp)

01-03-2014

130th Anniversary of Macao Post

28-04-2014

Animal Protection

26-06-2014

Literature and its Characters – The Outlaws of the Marsh II                    

05-09-2014

The New Campus of the University of Macau

09-10-2014

Science and Technology – Mathematics Topics

05-11-2014

Museums and their Collections IV – Lin Zexu Memorial Museum of Macao

12-11-2014

Macao Seen by Kam Cheong Ling

20-12-2014

15th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region

15th Anniversary of the People's Liberation Army Garrison Stationed in Macao

20th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of Macao

The Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China was adopted by the First Session of the Eighth National People’s Congress on March 31, 1993, promulgated by Order No. 3 of the President of the People’s Republic of China on March 31, 1993, and effective on December 20, 1999.

On April 13, 1987, the Chinese and Portuguese Governments signed the Joint Declaration on the Question of Macao, affirming that the Government of the People’s Republic of China will resume the exercise of sovereignty over Macao with effect from December 20, 1999.

Upholding national unity and territorial integrity, contributing to social stability and economic development, and taking account of its history and realities, the People’s Republic of China has decided that, upon China’s resumption of the exercise of sovereignty over Macao, a Macao Special Administrative Region will be established in accordance with the provisions of Article 31 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China, and that under the principle of “one country, two systems”, the socialist system and policies will not be practiced in Macao.

Therefore, the National People’s Congress hereby enacts the Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, prescribing the systems to be practiced in the Macao Special Administrative Region, in order to ensure the implementation of the basic policies of the People’s Republic of China regarding Macao.

The Basic Law is a national law, can also be called as a constitutional law and is the basic law of Macao. This law came into effect on December 20, 1999. The returning of Macao to the country is the joint wish of people of all nationalities in the country, including people in Macao. Since then, Macao has been in a new era of development in the history, making the event an important milestone in the history of development of Chinese Nation.

In the 13 years since its returning and with the great support from the Central Government, the Government of Macao Special Administrative Region performs administration strictly according to the Basic Law of Macao Special Administrative Region, fully promotes the developments and reforms in all social fields and makes remarkable achievements in all aspects including economy, civil life, politics, law, culture and society. As a result, Macao Special Administrative Region is developing along the road of “one country, two systems”, “Macao people administrating Macao” and high degree of autonomy, with gratifying prospects.

Upon the 20th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law of Macao, a set of

stamps is issucd as a memory.

Legal Affairs Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government

Translation: C&C - Translation Centre, Ltd.

The Stamps:

 The FDC with Stamps:

The Post Mark:

Dados Técnicos/Technical Data

Valor dos Selos/Stamps Value: set of two stamps of 1.50 and 5.00 Patacas

Desenho/Design: Victor Hugo Marreiros

Data emissão/Issue date: 31.03.2013

Impressor/Printer: Österreichische Staatsdruckerei, Austria

Impressão/Print: Offset Lithography with Embossing and Varnish

Papel/Paper: Paper with Security Fibers

Picotagem/Perforation: 14 x 14