The Press., 1884-02-28
Borough of stafford Springs. An ordinance establishing fire depart ment, passed by the court of bmgesses at meeting held Feb. 18th, 1884:


 engines, hose and hook and ladder companies as the court of burgesses shall hereafter organize and estab
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 ment custody, and control subject to the orders the court of burgesses of all the property of the borough used by and in connection with the Fire De. partmen and shall be responsible for the keeping of the same in good order and repair ready for immcd ate He shall have, subject to the directions and orders of the warden, the entire and sole command, control and direction of res and shall direct and put
 into execution all proper measures for the extingush- ton of law and order, and shall keep record of all fires; cause, if known, and the damage resulting court of burgesses at it's regular meetings in the months of April and December, accurate and de- and used by or in connection with the Fire Depart men and shall add thereto statement of the cond- cause be kept fair and exact rolls of the respective companies, specifying the name, age residence, oc- each member of the Fire Department and shall keep an accurate account of all moneys received expcnd each company, and shall perform any and all duties connected with the Fire Department.
 gneer to assist the chief engineer in the discharge of his duties: to be present at all fires and to receive given him by the chief at such fires. In case of the absence of the chief engineer from any fires, his pow engineer and the second assistant engineer. In case of the absence of both the chief and assistant gncers the powers and duties with which they would have been invested if present, shall devolve upon the first and second assistant foremen of the hose com
 Sec. At shall be the duty of the second assistant engineer to act foreman of the hose carriage to superintend the connecting of the leading hose, and to keep constant supervision of the line and connec tions of the hose at all fires. In of the absence of the chief first engineer the duties of the several assistant engineers shall be provided as in section three.
 Sec. 5-The chief and assistant engineers shall each have all power and authority necessary to preserve order and enforce their commands at fire, and may use all necessary force, and may require and have the aid and assistance of any person or persons for | those purposes.
 Sec. 6-The engineer, fireman and driver shall per form the duties of their respective offices under the direction of the chief engineer and according rules prepared under the provisions of section 21 of these
 Sec. E-The hose company shall number IA men.
 Sec: s-No person under the age of twenty-one any person be erintted to enlist for less term than six mouths. No person shall be received or en- o ens s1 a sa 9 or hose fourths of mile of the companys engine house. and at least one-haf of the members shalf reside within one-half of mile thereof. The members of said companies shall be appointed in the following man. ner;; Every, applicant for membership. shall make written application in the form prescribed by the foreman of tho company which he desires to join. and if he shall be elected by the company his name must receive the approval of the chief engineer and ed by the court of burgesses he shall then be admit ted as member e of said company, but not before. gneer shall be appointed by the court of burgesses shall hold office during the pleasure of said court of | DuTSCSseS, vote of all the members thereof.
 Sec 1SSThe several members of the Fire Depart obey all the rules established for their government for | the period of one year, or during the full term of Chief engineer at the of $25 per annum 1st as sstant engineer at the rate of S20 per 2d as- sstant engineer at the rate of s15 per annum and $ 1925 per annum and $2 for each attendance at fires; attendance at fres driver with necessary horses at the rate of Sl5 per annu and 4 for each attendance per annum and $1 for each attendance at fires. Pay ment of said amounts shall be made in the manner pro- vided in section eleven of this bylaw, but person shall be entitled to receive any pay whatever until he has performed his duties faithfully member of the department for at least three months. If at the time any members compensation becomes payable, under this any other bylaw or under the rules of longs, and shall not have paid the same such penal ties fines and forfeitures shall be deducted from the amount which would otherwise be due to him, and he shall only receive the balance left after such deduc tion- -...s,
 Tuesday in April and October in each year, .resent to the court of burgesses the payroll of the Fire De- pertinent for the six months proceeding. On such payroll the chief engineer shall set forth list of the members of the department, their term of service,
 nes as to afh emer and and each member have been deducted from the full amount of his compensation. When such payroll and statements subscribed to by the chief engineer have been approved by the court of burgesses and order drawn for the amount of the the borough treasurer shall pay each member the amount due him, and shall take his receipt therefor.
 Sec. 12-The companies shall be called out for in- specton and practice by the chief engineer at least twelve times during each year. If any member shall fail 10 appear at the time and place appointed, he shall forfeit and pay Tor the use of the borough fine
 Sec. 1s.-Immediatey upon the breaking out of & fire in the borough the officers and members of the several companies shall at repair to the engine house and convey the engine, hose carriage and other sfble the of the fire and upon their arrival at the fire the officer in command shall report to the and members shall then obey and execute to the best of their knowledge and ability ali orders of the chief % se sFu K nnd and sh possible, with their apparatus te extnguish the flames flame and protect property and lives As soon as once return their apparatus to it's place of keeping. its at the time of fire except by permission of the chief engineer in his absence of the assistant in command, or of the warden acting warden. If any officer or member of company shall wfully neglect or refuse to perform of the duties prescribed by this section, he shall be liable dismisson from the department, or to such fine or penalty as the chief
 Sec. 14-The chief engineer shall, with the approv- exceed ten persons, at least two of whom shall be members of the Fire Department, who shall consti- designate one of such number to act as captain in command of said police. It shall be the duty of such ings with ropes otherwise, and not to permit within the lines by them established any persons ex- borough police, baiif, town constables sheriff, own CT of the property fire or in danger, and persons designated by the chief officer in command at the fires. Any person other than those named who shall force his way within said lines against the orders of said fire poGe shall be liable to instant arrest with out warrant, and shall pay fine of not exceeding seven dollars, aRd the members of said fire police empowered with the authority necessary to make such arrest.
 Sec. 15-Every person who shall knowingly give false alarm of fire, or shall knowingly proclaim that any fire is extnguished when it is not in said bor- ough, or shall build any hon-fre in said borough, within the limits prescribed by the bylaws establish ing fire limit between sunset and sun-rise shall pay a fine of not exceeding ten dollars.
 Sec. 16.No gaming shall be carried on, spirit uous iQuors ale. cider or beer be kept drank in any building, or upon any premises used by any company in the Fire Department. Any member dis regarding this section shall be expelled from the de- partment. a ~i4 Sec. 17.-Every fireman or member of the fire po- deposit with the chief engineer the sum of one dollar for which he shall | ceive badge of membership, and no badge shall be issued to any member until said sum of one dollar has hsen paid The chief engineer shall deposit with the borough treasurer all moneys by him received for badges. Each member, when on duty, must wear his badge upon the left breast, and shall not be recognized unless wearing 1t. Any member leaving the department shall, upon the delivery of his badge to the chief engineer receive statement in writing from said engineer setting forth that said member is entitled to the sum of dollar from the borough treasury, account of such re- turned badge. Said statement shall be presented to treasurer shall pay the member the of dollar aud take his receipt therefor.
 Sec. 17 The chief engineer, or warden, or acting warden, the court of burpcsSes a eOm-