The head of the National Fire Administration (NFA) collapsed at the Central Emergency Operation Center around noon Tuesday, apparently because of fatigue and work pressure. According to NFA officials, Huang Chi-min fainted at the emergency operation center immediately after being briefed on the latest developments in the post- disaster relief work in southern Taiwan, where Typhoon Morakot from Aug. 7-9 caused the worst flooding in half a century in Taiwan. Medical personnel at the NFA tried to resuscitate Huang after he fell unconscious to the floor and began foaming at the mouth. He was soon whisked away to West Garden Hospital in Taipei City's Wanhua District for treatment. According to NFA officials, Huang had been working at the Central Emergency Operation Center almost around-the-clock since Aug. 5 when the Central Weather Bureau issued a land warning for Typhoon Morakot. They said Huang had not gone home since Aug. 5 and had been sleeping at the center for about two to three hours day. According to West Garden Hospital, Huang's condition is not life-threatening and he has regained consciousness. Because Huang struck his head on the floor when he fell, further examination will be required to determine whether he collapsed because of fatigue or some other condition, the hospital said. 