Daily globe., 1879-05-16

MENT.
ST. PAUL, May 18, 1879.
Report of the chief engineer of the fire de-
partment
To His Honor the Mayor, and Common Coun-
Gil of the city of st. Paul
GENTLEMEN: In accordance with the re-
Quirements of laws organizing the fire depart
ment, l herewith hand you my annual report
commencing May lst, 1875 and ending April
3Oth, 1879
The total appraised value of the property,
valued at present value, is 1915, ,2Sl. 20, as per
ltemized report, exhibit A.
1t was found necessary to purchase n team
for No. engine those in service at that house
not being adapted to that position. Also 1000
feet of White Anchor hose has been placed in
service, thereby placing that department in
fine condition as to quantity. The total
amount of feet on hand is rs follows: White
Anchor, $3.50 feet reliable; 1856 feet other
makes, not reliable. Total, 6,S05 feet.
If there should be u large amount of work to
q" the ensuing year it would be necessary to
replace " portion the old hose with new
There have been during the year IS fires and
alarms, being an increase over 1877 of 49, OF
this number SO were actual fires, 10 chimney
and false alarms.
Total loss of property. sS4, ,699. .l6
Total insurance paid. $685.. .29
Loss over insurance paid. ...... $15, ,341. 81
The losses are less than the year 1877 by over
ten thousand dollars, with an increase of fires
which can but be attributed to the efficiency
of the department. The above includes all fires
in the city limits, many of which were beyond
the water supply, therefore out of the reach of
the department. For detailed statement of
fires refer you to exhibit Is.
WORK OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The apparatus have travelled on duty during
the past year 616% miles. The engines have
delivered F,23215 barrels of water IS, 600 feet
OF hose have been laid, and water put through
1850 feet.
The department was called out of the city
= limits to the Reform School February 3D.
the only call out of the city during the wear.
For details refer to exhibit G.
The department. by their promptness and eff
hclency and good conduct have proven them
selves worthy of their positions. For list Of
the members refer to exhibit D.
=, But one death has occurred, that of William
Mattocks, foreman Hose No. 3, on Feb. 6.
The apparatus has been kept in good repair
and Is now in good condition. Exhibit gives
names of men attached to, and location of ap-
paratus.
FIRE HYDRANTs AND CIsTERNs.
Three hydrants have been added which ex-
hlblt F, which gives location of all hydrants,
will show. As the water company are extend
be located without delay. Exhibit F.
FIRE ALARM.
For in formation regarding this department
would refer you to report Of the superinten.
dent accompanying this report.
FIRE WARDEN.
This department requires constant attention
The labors attending it have largely Increased
owing to the rapid growth of the city.
proo,,,.,x1.rro>,,
For the better protection of the property OF
citizens and taxpayers, would recommend
the purchase of a third class steam engine tc
be located on near Dayton avenue.
The rapid growth of this locality, compris.
ing one of the most thickly settled and beau.
tiful sections of the resident part of the city,
together with the unavoidable delay in the ap-
paratus reaching that part of the city owing
to the heavy grade, seems to make it the i'm
perative duty of your honorable body to sup
tiou.
AT such time during the present year as may
be deemed most expedient would recommend
the sxtsaaioa Of the IRE alarm and the placing