The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-03-26

shall, upon such suspension. promptly certify
4 the fact, with the cause thereof, in writing TO
I the Mayor, who shall forthwith III writing,
I report Inc same. together with the charge pre-
iefred, To the Board OF Trustees fer their
/ ton.
Sc. 113. The Chief Engineer shall diligently
observe the condition ana workings OF ali the
apparatus in use by the department. and re-
port thereon, in writing, at least once in each
month 10 the Beard OF Trustees and make
such recommendations or suggestions relative
thereto as may TO him seem pr0Eer or ne.es-
sary.
SIC. LA. The Chief Engineer shall make an
annual report in writing TO the Board OF TrGs-
lees on or before the tirSS Monday in August
OF each year, showing in detail tue cost OF
maintenance ana operation Of the depaIt-
Inent, with the casualties, fatalities and con-
ha9ratlonS which have occurred and a St;.e-
ment OF supplies and apparatus recely, d dur
Ing Iae year past, anu al inventory OF al
properly oi Whatever hlnu ana nature remain
ing ana belonging TO the department. ana the
condition thereof, together with a list of me
probable supplies needed by the DEF avtneHL
and an estimate or the amount OF money
necessary 10 meet the expenses of the E'ira n o
partment during the ensuing wear. rorrl Iler
with such suggestions and Recommendations
as may seem 10 MIN proper or eXpediel,i for
the welfare ana efficiency of said denarfr,tant
SEC. 145. The Board of Trustees shall ts1r
niSh the chief Engineer with horse aad
buggy, and provide for keeping the same
Sac. 146. In the absence or Inability or tho
Chief, the Assistant Chief Engineer SHAH ~
tend TO and perform all the duties OF the Cy,9cf
Engineer. the Assistant Chief Enairear
shall have charge of the Corporation House
and custody OF all apparatus apDurteD8uceS
ana supplies kept therein. ana snail receipt
for every article received, ana keep Il record of
the same in proper book to be kept for That
purpose; and shall take n receipt Tor every
article delivered by him 10 the DEPARTMENT
and make q written report TO the Chief Engin.
eer once each month, or ottener If required
showing in detail sucn receipts and deliveries
and snail do and perform such other duties as
pertain to his office. No article whatever
shall be delivered from the Corporation House
10 any officer, member or employee, except
upon an order signed by the Chief Engineer
SEC. 147. The Chief and the Assistant Chef
Engineer, while in the discharge of their
duties, shall be vested with all the powers of
arrest aud 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
eSSary Tor the purpose of checking such CON
Migration.
Sc. l49. Until otherwise provided by the
the Board of Trustees there shall be attached
TO the Fire Department three steam fire engine
companies. each to consist of one foreman
one assistant foreman, one engineer, one driver
OF engine, one driver OF hose cart and ei-ht
hose men; also one hook and ladder company,
10 consist OF one foreman, one driver, one TIL
herman and five hook and ladder men; also a
TIRE alarm system, 10 be under the immediate
charge OF a superintendent. Nothing in TINS
section shall be so construed as fixing pernla-
nently the number of men comprising each
company, but the same may be Increased or
diminished, at any time, and may apply TO
one only or TO all the companies in the depart
ment, at the pleasure OF the Board of Trustees.
SIC. ! 90. The Chief and Assistant Cher En-
glneer shall devote their entire time 10 the
FIRE Department, and shall not engage in any
other occupation or business requiring their
perS 1n3l attention: and neither Shall absent
himself from the city without first OBJ g ming
permission from the Mayor. III writing when
permit must De HE'D with the City Clerk; ana
Ia no case shall both the Chief and Ass sa..ut
be absent at the same time; anu IL is further
provided, that the engineers of steam me N.
Tlatayaf oils ~
OF The nose carts AID hook ana ladder trucks,
anu JllerInen, together with such other mem
eeTS or employees aS the Board OF Trustees may
from tllne 70 Tune GeSl nate, Shall devote their
entire time 10 the duties OF the CegarIueut
and Snail at al times, Gay and n-gut, rgI.It u
&t the engine houses or stations. except when
granted a leave OF absence by the CEieJ Nm
glnEer.
SGC. 151. There shall be provided suitable
SlaepingrooI3lS in the several engine houses for
the use Of the permanent ueIuoerS Of the d.
partmeIlt; ana there shall lie u general ulis.e
IN one O. the dep4TL Inent buildings. where lie
thlei ana ASSISTANT Chief Engineer anu s.
psriutendeut OF the Fire Alarm system Si!ali
make their headquarters daily during. rs &c
hours, Wien not otherwise engaged IA OIlcial
SCI. 152. There shaHals be attached to the
FIRE Department 4 nre-Slarm system vaic.
snail be Uuuer the immediate caarSe Ola Super
.31tSttoeilS VINO SlLI UeEOte MS entire uii=e 80
the duties Of his Office. II shall be his Gatyco
report 70 The Chief Engineer in writing, al
tSStst once each month, TIC condition aE.I
workings OF the system. and At any ti...g.
wnen such system is not IN pe-f,c. Nyorkfi...
orGcr, tue Chief Engineer must t-e .rna1ss. !
ateiy ana fully advised thereof. The Sur,aa-
latenCent shall make such other reports ..us,
perform such other duties IS may from iisla
10 time be prescribed bS the Board OF Trustees
All electric light or power. telegraph or feit,-
ph0ne wines, erected or maintained in tEss
Clty, shall be subject TO me supervision sgI
lglSpecuon Ct said SUpe taTeudenI anst Stll
&c located, laid, erected. and maintained aslIv
IN St,ch manner as may b. approved by AI1It
and 50 as not 20 endaEger or Interfere with the
WltSS or apparatus OF The urG-l arm system.
Sic. 15S. The BO3pd of Trustees may 0y
ordinance and upon the recommends IF
the CllleT Engineer, enlarge the Fire Depart
lilGllt, by the purchase OF chemical electg.Ga,
steam, or other engines, hook aad-'adaer
truck, hose carts, horses, hose ana other up
purtenanceS or apparatus; purchase or crest
other and necessary buildings; extend the ire
alarm system, and increase tue number o.
companies, officers, memberS and employees.
NJ any time, when in the judgment OF said
ooaru greater security against IRE, loss Of hfs
and properly demand It.
SEC- 154. Every claim against the Fire Ee-
pSsrtment must first be certified TO by the Chicf
Engineer before being presented 10 the Board
OF trustees for approval. The monthly pay
roll OF the department shall be made no by tie,
Cnle-, certified TO by him, and presented To The
City Auditor, wGo shall verify the same De-
fore passing II 10 said Uoard for approval.