The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-14
LEGAL NOTICES,
ORDNANCE NO.

ordinance establishing and resulating~ RI q sre
department of Oskaloosa," be and the same il
hereby repealed and there il hereby enacted and
ordained in lieu thereof the following. to- wiz !:
Sec 2 And be IT further ordained by the
CITY Council OF the city of Oskaloosa, that the
fire department of the city shall consis OF net
less than members, to each fire compa
ny, who shall be subject to the orders of Tho
Chief Engineer of the fire department, and heir
foreman and assistant foreman. NN fEtf z Z
Sec. 3. The City Council shalI elect Chief
Engineer OF the fire department, at their regular
meeting In April Of each year, who shalt be the
subject to the rules regulations and orders from
time TO time made by the City Council; and
small nave under such conditions, sole conduct,
and command OF all the property belonging to
the ire department, and all members in the ser
wee OF the department IN the proper discharge
OF their DUTY ne shall on all occasions, see that
the laws OF the State and ordinances of the CITY.
applicable TO this department, are faithfully oh.
served: and all the orders of The civ council !.
force sNg - 4-TF1 49, ~
Sec. 4. The chief engineer shall have sole
command at nree, over all officers, members of
ent at fires and shall take all proper measures
for the extinguishmeDt of fires, protection OF
lie ana property, preservation of order and OBJ
Sec. 5. 1t stall be the duty OF the chief, en-
gineer TO examine into the condition of the en-
CINE, or engines, apparatus, building or build
tngs and other property belonging to the CITY, in
the use of the fire Department. aud the sixtures
and furniture thereof, ofrenas may be 11eces.
sary, or whenever directed by the city council,
ana whenever the engine or engines or other an
paratus, buildings OF. fixtures may require altera
tions, additions or repair, the CHIEF eIgineer,
ender the the dec - n q he city council ha
conditions, and his acts therein as often as NAV
be necessary, in order TIC obtain their direction
Sec IS The chiefengineer may in his discre.
tion suspend from the service any member of the
department, who, either from tine personal
knowledge Of the chief engineer, or from reas-
vad n
others, may be chargeable with violation of any
these rules and regulations, or with any of the
and shall report in writing at the next regular
meeting of the council, the fact of such snspen
sion, the name Of the party suspended, the
charge upon which the suspension was made,
etc. - 49, 49, 80
Sec. I. 1t shall be the duty Of the foreman of
each company to cause order to be preserved in
turning from fires. They shall, at ali times, pay
such attention to the good order and discipline
of the members of their companies, las is due
from their rank and positions, and when any of.
fence under these rules has been committed. IN
cases of great extremity. when the interests of
the department would suffer by the delay neces-
sary to report the case. in the first instance to
the chief engineer, or for other sufficient emer-
gency, he shall Immediately suspend the Offend
er, and himself prefer the charge, subject to the
same notifications under the varied circum-
stances provided for in sectiCn six of these rules
and ehall present the charges in writing to the
chiefengineer. They shall also perform such
through the chief engineer
Sec. g. The foreman shall stand in order of
rank next below the chief engineer and each
foreman shall be the commanding officer of his
respective company, under the order and direc-
ton OF nls superior In rank, and he shall under
circumstances of emergency, in the absence of
the chied engineer MI his place in rank.
their respective companies, at all times to pre-
serve order and discipline, and require and en-
force strict compliance with the rules and regula
70 INIT nd In S,rA.,r of
the city council to see that the engine or en-.
gines, apparatus and hose, committed to their
care, are keptin good order or repair, for imme :
date use al all times to see that the buildin gs,
premises, fixtures and furniture, are kept neat
and clean and all distractions are kept from In.
=. Sec, 10 The foreman of each company shall
upon an alarm OF ire, repair promptly to the
hre1with the engine and men, and place and work
them In obedience to the directions of the chief
engineer in their proper order of rank, allowing
In no instance any person or persons to ride up
Oh any apparatus in going to or returning from
the nre, except his engineer, his fireman or stO
ker, and the assistant foreman of the company !:
ii after returning from fire. he shall discover he
has lost any article, or find in his possession any
article belonging TO any o:her company, he shall
with Tut delay, report the same to the chief en-
gineer. a -
Sec: IL. Tho foreman shal.i promptly report
In writing to the chief engineer any incompe-
tency, lnefhciency of duty, ti-obedience of or
ders OF superior IN rank, or the violation of
any rule regulation or order of the police, which
may oGsu =, IN hSh report they sha state
the offence, its nat re briefly, and the names,
residences. and place of business of persons by
whom the facts may rbeproyed. FEFT =
Sec. IL. The foreman shalI report promptly,
ali accidents IN going TO or returning from IRE,
or while working at the fire, or out on drill, or
at any otherplace where accidents may occur. "a
Sec. ID. Ii shall be the duty OF the iofcman
to cons nlt the engineer in regard to the Qualid-
cations or ntness oil candidate for stoker or
fireman, during trial of sixty days, before re-
DUItluO the % TN .. 4 ipf n OF < x
Sec IA Init absence OF the chief engineer
from fire. the foreman of the first company ar
n ing on the ground, shall take command and
piace OF the chleiengineer
Sec 10 The foreman Of an engine. company
while proceeding TO fire, shall go with the hose
cart, and shall be with his pipe when al fire,
Sec. IL. The foreman and assistant foreman
shall be elected out OF the members of their
respective companies and the assistant Foreman
power, authority, duties and obligations of tina,
office, the same as the foreman.
Sec IL. II shall be the duty, Of the ~assisianl
ing to fire, TO remain with the engines, and see
that the same are promptly put at work after
arriving on the place for working the same
engine, shall, under the foreman, have the care
ana management of his engine, and shall be held
responsible for it's good condition and shall
see that 1t is Kept 10 good order aud ready at all
times. for immediate use, as FAR as possible
He shah under the instructions of som practical
machinist, do all ordinary repairs practicable
his duty, upon and about the engine, and from
time to time, give him all the practical instruc-
tion possible, and he shall inform the foreman,
whether his ensin may need any material or
repairs.
sec. 10. 1t shall be the duty of the stoker, to
assist the engineer, in the cleanliness and
orders, relative TO hesame, under the direction
OF the foreman, or superior in rank to the fore
man. He shall at all times, when the engine ia
In the house, have the proper amount and quail.
ty OF fuel in the fire box, for immediate firing,
and see that a suitable amount of it is prepared
and constantly on hand Tor use and shall perform
such other duties as his sUperioro fficer may pre-
scribe !; he shall adopt and practice upon the
directions and instructions given by the engineer
so as to become familiar with the principles,
construction and practical working Of the en-.
CINE, and as far as possible, become qualified to
take the exclusive charge and working Of the
same. r.,.r-.g- .4EErs
Sec. 90. 1t shall be the duty of the hose com
pany TO see that the hose is kept in good condi
tion and at all times ready for use it shall also
be their duty to keep the hose cart, and the RIM
hing gears of the engine Clean to grease the az.
les Of both apparatus when needed.
Sec 81. Any person, to be elected member
of the fire department, must at the time OF his
application, be eighteen years of age, and cti-
z of Oskaloosa, and shall upon examinatior
by the foreman, in addition. to the above qualin
and and dapsety az tn
foreman shall consider requisite.
Sec. %. 1t shall be the duty of the chief en-
ginssr to report to the city council IN wri.ng
. -
ber OF each year, the condition of the engine OF
engines, hose, hooks and ladders. and other fire
apparatus belonging to the city, and of the build
ing in which such apparatus is kept, and also Il
recommend such improvements as may seem e
| him desirable, it shall also be his duty to exam
Inc and report as aforesaid, whe.her the records
of the different fire companies are properly kept
| and whether the by laws OF such companies are
| observed by the members thereof, and whenevei
any FIRE apparatus shall need repairing, he shall
cause the same to be done without delay nj,
Sec. %. There shall be one fire warden ap
! pointed in each ward by the city council, who's,
| duty IT shall be when there Is an alarln OF fire
to report Immediately to the place OF the fire. ant
assist In such manner the chief engineer, il
command may direct, and to prevent the hos
from being run over, or tempered with, and Il
keep all suspicious persons from the vicinity o
Sec. "a The fire apparatus belonging to tn,
| city shall be kept in such places as the cit,
| council shall provide, and the company Z,
| which the same may be entrusted shall keep tn
same in constant readiness Tor use. sas.o
Sec Is. If any fireman, at any time, ahal
| refuse to obey the orders OF the chief epgin
| eer or his subordinates in command at q fire. h
shall be fined not less than one nor more tina,
1 ten dollars for each offence. 4ai voa6 stGs
| Sec. 26. The chief engineer shall have tn
power with the consent Of the Mayor and thr Q,
or more councilman to direct the pnlling dow
| purpose of checking the progress OF IN
| IRE, and the chief engineer, with the advic
| and concurrence of three or more members of tn
| city council shall have power TO blow, up wit
powder or authorize any building or super
| structure, during the progress of a fire for oh
! purpose Of extingulshing or checking In
\ same. t-.-yJ .Lge ~ t4..sff s5g