The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-08

shall, upon such suspension, promptly certify
! the Elct. with The cause thereof in writing. To
( the Mayor, who snail forthwith in writing
1 report the same, together with the charge pre-
ierred, to the Board OF Trustees for their ac-
ton.
SEC. 143. The Chief Engineer shall diligently
! observe the condition anu workings OF all the
apparatus in use by the department, and re-
port thereon, in writing, at least once in each
month TO the Board OF Trustees and make
sucn recommendations or suggestions relative
thereto as may to him seem proyer or neces.
sary.
SEC. 144. The Chief Engineer shall make an
annual report in writing TO the Board OF TrIs-
4 tees, on or before the first Monday in August
\ OF each year, showing in detail tae cost OF
maintenance and operation of the denart-
meht, with the casualties fatalities and con-
HilsratlonS which have occurred, and a state
ment OF supplies and apparatus received dur
ing Inc year past, anu al inventory of all
property OF whatever kinu and nature remain
| lag ana belonging TO the department ard the
condition thereof, together with list of the
probaole supplies needed by the department.
ana an estimate OF the amount or money
necessary 10 meet the expenses of the Fira Ne
partmeht during the ensuing year; together
WITH such suggestions and Recommendations
as may seem 10 hlm proper or expedient for
the welfare and efficiency OF said denartn,ant
SEC. 40. The Board of Trustees shall flr-
nish the Chief Engineer with a horse and
buggy, and provide for keeping the Same
SIC. 146. In the absence or Inability OF the
Chlel, the Assistant Cuief Engineer Shall at
tend to and perform al the duties OF the Chief
I
shall nave charge of the Corporation Houss
and custody OF all apparatus appartenances,
ana supplies Kept therein, ana Snail receipt
lor every article received, and keep q record Of
TIE same IN q proper book 70 be kept for that
purpose; and shall take receipt for every
article delivered by him 10 the deDartp,nnf
ana make Il written report TO the Chief Engin-'
eer once each month, OF oftener if required
81 owing in detail such receipts and deliveries
AMI snail do and perform such other duties as
pertain 20 his Office. No article whatever
snail be delivered from the Corporation House
70 any otcer, member or employee, except
upon an order signed by the Chief Engineer
SEC. 147. The Chief and the Assistant Chief
Engineer, while IN the DISCHARGE of their
cities, snail be vested with all The powers of
arrest and detention vested In police officers
SEC. lis, The Chief, or in his absence the
Assistant Chief Engineer, may, during con-
Migration cause to be cut down or otherwise
removed, any building or structure when nee
e essay lor the purpose Of checking such COR
SEC. lao. Until otherwise provided by tho
the Board OF Trustees, there shall be attached
10 the Fire Department three steam @ re engine
companies each TO consist of one foreman
one assistant foreman, one engineer, one driver
OF engine, one driver OF hose cart and eight
hose men; also one hook and ladder company
10 consist OF one foreman, one driver, one til
lefInan and flYe nook and ladder men; also q
ire alarm system, to be under the Immediate
charge OF superintendent. Nothing in this
section snail be so construed as liking Oerna-
nenuy the number of men comprising each
company, but the same may be increased or
diminished, at any time, and may apply to
ment, at the pleasure OF the Board of Trustees
SEC loo. The Chief and Assistant Chief En-
gineer shall devote their entire time 10 the
FIRE Department, and shall not engage in any
other occupation or business requiring their
personal attention; and neither shall absent
himself from the city without first obtaining
permission from the Mayor, in writing which
permit must be filed with the City Clerk: and
IN no case Shall both the Chief and Assistant
oe absent at the same time; and it is further
provided that the engineers of steam fire en-
glnes and the drivers thereof also the drivers
OF the nose carts and hook and ladder trucks,
and tIlermen, together with such other mem.
hers or employees as the Board of Trustees NAV
from time 10 time designate, shall devote their
entire time to the duties of the department
and shall at all times, day and night, remain
at the engine houses or stations, except when
granted leave OF absence by the Chief En-
gineer.
SEC. Isl. There shall be provided suitable
sleeping-rooIns in the several en- ine houses for
the use OF the permanent members of the de-
partment; and there shall lie a general office
IN one OF the department buildings where the
Chief and Assistant Chief Engineer and SUI
perlntend2nt of the Fire Alarm System shall
MAKE their headquarters daily during Office
duties.
SEC. 152. There shalIalso be attached to the
FIRE Department O fire-alarm system, which
shall be under the immediate charge Oft Super
lnlendcnt, who shall devote his entire time 10
the duties OF his Office. IL shall be his duty to
report to the Chief Engineer in writing at
least once each month, the condition and
workings of the system, and at any time,
Wien SuCh system is not IN perfect WORKING
order the Chief Engineer must be immedi-
ately and fully advised thereof. The Super
intenoenI shall make such other reports and
perform such other duties as may from time
to time be prescribed by the Board of Trustees,
All electric light or power, telegraph or tele-
phone wires, erected or maintained in this
city, shall be subject to the supervision and
inspection of said Super intendent, and shall
be located, laid, erected, and maintained only
IN such manner as may be approved by him,
ana so as not TO endanger or interfere with the
wires or apparatus of the hre-alarm system.
SEC. 1913. The Board OF Trustees may by
ordinance and upon the recommendation Of
the Chief Engineer, enlarge the Fire Depart
nent, by the purchase of chemical, electrical,
steam, or other engines, hook and-ladder
truck, hose carts, horses, hose and other APP
purtenances or apparatus; purchase or erect
other and necessary buildings; extend the fire
alarm system, and increase the number of
companies, officers, members and employees
at any time, when In the judgment OF said
board greater security against ire, loss of life
and property demand it.
SEC. 154. Every claim against the Fire De-
partment must first be certified to by the Chief
Engineer before being presented 10 the Board
of Trustees for approval The monthly pay
roll OF the department shall be made up by the
Chle, certified to by him, and presented to the
City Auditor, Who shall verify the same be-
fore passing it TO said board for approval.