Challenges and Success in Fire Services

Osama, a Hong Kong-born Pakistani, shares his journey to becoming a firefighter, a dream he held since childhood. Despite initial challenges in training, he overcame them with the support of his peers and instructors. His story highlights the importance of teamwork and cultural integration. Inspired by a career talk, Osama prepared rigorously for the role. The Fire Services Department's initiatives aim to engage minority youth, offering bilingual resources to overcome language barriers. Osama's success story encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in firefighting.

What is Osama's dream profession?

• Engineer

• Firefighter

• Doctor

• Teacher

What was one of the main challenges Osama faced during his training?

• Financial issues

• Adapting to the training routine

• Language barrier

• Lack of motivation

How did Osama overcome the initial difficulties in training?

• By attending extra classes

• With the help of his peers and instructors

• By changing his training schedule

• By taking a break

What aspect of Osama's abilities impressed his peers?

• His artistic skills

• His leadership qualities

• His academic and physical prowess

• His cooking skills

What initiative did the Fire Services Department start in May 2019?

• A youth development team for minorities

• A new training program for all recruits

• A scholarship program for students

• A community outreach program

What concern do many minorities have about joining the Fire Services?

• Language proficiency

• Physical fitness requirements

• Age restrictions

• Cultural differences

How does the Fire Services Department assist candidates with language concerns?

• By simplifying the language in exams

• By offering language classes

• By providing bilingual exam papers and notes

• By hiring translators

What message does Osama's success story convey?

• Language skills are not important

• Firefighting is an easy job

• Hard work and determination can overcome barriers

• Only locals can become firefighters