True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-02-20

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er the lst g. 4lh sections of this ordinance
are complied with, and il shall be their fur.
ther duty on the breaking out Of fire, to
repair Immediately thereto, and aid in the
suppression thereof, and they shall have
the entire control and direction Of the
measures intended for It's suppression,
aud they shall have the powerand is here
by made their duty 10 direct the position
Of the fire engines, and when necessary
10 the more speedy suppression of the
FIRE, or to prevent the spread thereof, or
10 enable the Fire Engine Companies TO
act with greater efficiency, they may di-
rect any building, fence, OF other fixture
or improvement 10 be taken down and re-
moved they shall also when necessary,
order the formation of lines 10 ensure the
necessary supply Of water, and direct the
removal of personal property, and take
suitable measures for its protection and
security, aud they shall have. power and
are hereby authorized to do and perform
such other acts as in their judgment may
be necessary for the prompt and speedy
ex xtinguishment Of a fire; and for this
purpose, may command and compel such
assistance as may be necessary; provi-
ded however that the consent Of the two
Fire Wardels shall be deemed necessary
to justify the taking down of any build
ing not actually on fire and if there is
but one warden present, he shall call TO
his aid the Captain of the Fire Company,
whose consent shall be procured TO the
taking down of such building, and if no
warden be present, such order may be
made by the concurrence of the Captain
and Lieutenant of the Fire company.
Sec. 7lh. That The "Hope Engine
Fire Company" and such other compa-
nies as may hereafter be formed, and ac-
cepted by the Town Council, shall con.
stiLute in part the Fire Department of the
Town, with the power conferred on them
of forming Constitution and enact,ng
Bylaws for their own government, and
to compel the attendance of members by
the infiction Of such penalties as the COM
pany may think proper, provided said
constitution and bylaws shall be consis-
tent with the ordinances of the Town,
and the laws and constitution of this
State and the United States, and all fines
and penalties incurred by any fireman
for violation of any Of the bylaws Of his
company, may be recovered by prosecu
zion before the Mayor, and all fines, penal
ties or forfeiiures so collected shall be pai(
to the Treasurer of The company, for the
benefit of the company, provided that any
rules, bylaws or regulations Of sale
"Hope Engine Company" consisten
with this ordinance, be and the same il
8 hereby declared valid and obligatory, an,
all fines, penalties and forfeilures incurre
hereunder, shall be collected and paid a
herein provided.
t Sec. 9th. That it shall be the duty O
r the Firemen at every alarm of fire, to re
e pair Immediately 10 their respective en-
=, CINE, and to convey it to or near the plac
r where such fire may happen, and there
i in conformity 10 the directions of thei
d Captain, work and manage their respeC
! tive engin es with all their skill and pow
/. er for the extinguishment Of the fire an
Y when the fire is exiinguished, they sha
n return their engine, with all the impl
i. ments and apparatus belonging thereto
y (under The direction Of their Captain
s and have the engine well washed an
1t cleansed, to the place of deposit.
/ Sec. o. The Town Council shall az
). point annually on the I'd Monday of Apr
n or as soon thereafter as may be conven
!. enl, two or more persons as line men
ID whose duty it shall be on the breakin
i. ont of fire, TO repair thereto with the
m badges to aid in the suppression thereo
N and when it becomes necessary to for
t. lines TO ensure sufficient supply Of wate
t, it shall be their special duty, under Il
A. direction of the Fire Wardens or 9th,
N officer who may be in command, to s
10 perintend the formation thereof, and
h see that the persons constituting the san
le are prompt and efficient in the dischars
d. of their duties. And it shall be the du
I'd Of the Council at the same time and
like MANNER, 10 appoint two or more pc
,r sons as Ladder men, who shall take charI
lie Of the ladders belonging to the town, ar
or keep them safely in proper places Of d
H. post; and in case Of fire. they shall in
IN medialely repair thereto, with the nece
ry sary ladders, and direc, The manageme
o, of the same, during the continuance
the fire. And it shall be the duty of Il
or Council at the same time and in like ma
10 ner, TO appoint two or more persons