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shall, Gpon such suspension, promptly certify
the Fact with me ctuse thereof, in writing, 10
the Mayor, who SHAH forthwith, in Wfltiags
T report the same, together With the charge pre-
ton.
SEC, 118. The Chief Engineer shall diligently
/ observe the condition anu workings OF all the
/ appaI$ $ IN use Dy the department, and re-
port thereon, in writing. at least once in each
s s1Ionth 10 the Board OF Trustees, ana make
1>l;h Recommendations or suggestions relative
sary.
SEC. Iii. The Chief Engineer shall make an
,tllnuil report in writing 10 the Board OF rrGs-
| tees, on or before the first MONDAY in August
y, S%eA year, showing in detail tue cost OF
maintenance and operation of the depart
y ~ Lug casualties, fatalities and con-
ili1sitstlohS which have occurred and q state
/ !e ~ supplies and apparatus received dur
ms VlAS year past, &n1 an inventory of al
properly OF whatever KIM :tn ID r,lfIlre roma in
ll4S tiiSt oelolginS TO the department. and the
condition thereof, together with a III - no
pfooloie suppues needed by the de. artrIlent
ana an estimate OF the aYno3nf - 17,oyeyy
necessary 10 meet the expenses OF Jhe Fire De-
/ with such suggestions and recoInnian Ci9ticT,S
/ as may seem 10 him proper or evfariorrt Fr,r
tle welfare i:ad eIIciency OF said department,
SEC i 10 Inc Board OF Trustees snail fur
niSh the Chief Engineer with a horse and
! buggy, and provide Tor keeping the same.
Sic. 14b. IN the absence or Gnalilifv or ~,
| Chief, the Assistant Chief Engineer Snail AZ
tend to and perform all the duties OF the C,bier
Engineer. The Assistant Chief Engineer
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and custody Of all apparatus, appuTtenances
and supplies kept therein, and snail recent
Tor every article received, and keep a record of
Inc same in q proper book 70 be Kept for that
purpose; and shall take a receipt for every
article delivered by lam 10 the department.
and make a written report to the Chief Engin-
eer once each month, or oftener if required,
SLOWING in detail such 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
TO any odIcer, memper or en1pIoye, except
upon an order signed by the Chief Engineer.
SEC. 147. The Chief and the Assistant Chief
Engineer, while in the discharge of their
duties, shall be vested with all the powers OF
arrest and detention vested in police officers.
SEC. 14S. The Chief, or in his absence the
Assistant Chief Engineer, may, during a con-
migration, cause to be cut down or otherwise
removed, any building or structure when nee
esSaly Tor the purpose OF checking such coa-
Migration.
SEC. 149. Until otherwise provided by the
the Board OF Trustees, there shall be attached
10 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 eight
nose men; also one hook and ladder company,
to consist of one foreman, one driver, one TIL
lerman and five hook and ladder men; also q
IRE alarm system, to be under the Immediate
charge OF superintendent. Nothing in this
section shall be so construed as fixing perma-
nenjIy The number OF men comprising each
company, but Inc same may be increased or
diminished, at any time, and may apply to
one only or to all the com panieS in the depart
InSlI, at the pleasure OF the Board of Trustees.
SEC. 100. The Chief and Assistant Chief En-
glneer shall devote their entire time TO the
FIRE Department, and shall not engage in any
other occupation or business recurring 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
III no case Shall both the Chief and Assistant
De absent ut the same time; and it is further
provided, that the engineers of steam fire en-
glneS ana the drivers thereof also the drivers
of the hose carts and hook and ladder trucks,
ana tIllarmen, together with such other mem
DerS or EN- plOyes as the Board of Trustees may
from Tune 70 time designate, Shall devote their
entire time to the duties of the department,
aud shall at all times, Jay and night, remain
al tie engine houses or stations, except when
granted a leave OF absence by the Chief En-
gIneer.
s2c. 151. There shall be provided suitable
slteptngrOOfaS in the several engine houses for
the use OF the permanent members Of the de-
partment; aud there shall lie o general office
in one of the department buildings, where the
Chief and Assistant Chief Engineer and ST.
perintendant Of the Fire Alarm system shall
make their headquarters daily during Office
duties.
SEc. 1852. There shauaIso be attached to the
Fire Department q hre-alarn system, which
ShaiI be unoer the immediate charge of a Super
inten0ent who shall devote his entire time to
the duties of his Office 1t shall Ue 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,
when such system is not in perfect working
&tely and fully advised thereof. The Super
lntenGenG shall make such other reports and
perform such other duties may from time
to time be prescribed " the Board OF Trustees.
al electric light or power, telegraph or tele-
phone wires, erected or maintained i'll tins
city, shall be subject to the supervision and
Inspection of said Superintendent, and shall
be located, laid, erected, aud maintained only
III such manner as may be approved by him,
AN u so as not TO endan2er or interfere with the
wires or apparatus OF the Ere-aiarm system.
SIC. 1913. The Board of Trustees may by
ordinance and upon the recommendation Of
the Chief Engineer, enlarge the Fire Depart
| uent, by the purchase of chemical. electrical,
steam, or other engines, hook. and-lauuer
! truck, hose carts, horses, hose ana other ao-
purtenances or apparatus; purchase or erect
ether 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
DCarL greater security against fire, loss OF life
and property demand il.
SEC. ia. 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
Chles, certified to by him, and presented to the
City Auditor, VINO shah verify the same be-
fore passing it 70 said board FOR approval.