The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-11

shall, upon such suspension, promptly certify
the fact, with the cause thereof in writing to
the Mayor, who shall forthwith in writing
report the same, together with the charge pre-
1efred, to the Board OF Trustees for their
ton.
SEC. 143. The Chief Engineer shall diligently
observe the condition ana workings OF all the
apparatus in use by the department, and re-
port thereon, III writing, at least once in each
month to the Board of Trustees and make
such recommendations or suggestions relative
thereto as may to him seem proper or neces-
sary.
SEC. 144. The Chief Engineer shall MAKE an
annual report in writing to the Board OF Trus-
tees, on or before the first Monday in August
oil each year, showing in detail the cost of
maintenance and operation of the depart
ment with the casualties, fatalities and con-
Hagratlons which have occurred, and state
ment OF supplies and apparatus received dur
! Ing the year past, and an inventory of all
| property or whatever kind and nature remain
| ing ana belonging TO the department, ard the
condition thereof, together with a list N the
probable supplies needed by the department.,
and an estimate OF the amount OF money
necessary to meet the expenses of the Fire De-
partment during the ensuing year: together
with such suggestions and Recommendations
as may seem 10 him proper or expedent for
! the welfare and efficiency of said department.
! SEC. 145. The Board of Trustees shall fur
niSh the Chief Engineer with q horse and
buggy, and provide for keeping the same.
| SEC 146. In the absence or inability OF the
! Chief, the Assistant Chief Engineer shall at
| tend TO and perform all the duties of the Chief
| Engineer. The Assistant Chief Engineer
shall have charge of the Corporation House
| and custody of all apparatus. appurtenances
| and supplies kept therein, and shall receipt
for every article received, ana keep a record of
| The same In n proper book 70 be Kept for that
| purpose; and shall take a receipt for every
article delivered by him to the department.,
and make Il written report to the Chief Engin-
eer once each month"; Or oftener if required.
| showing IN detail such receipts and deliveries,
/ and shall do and perform such other duties as
! pertain to his office. No article whatever
| shall be delivered from the Corporation House
TO any officer, member or employe, except
| upon an order signed by the Chief Engineer.
SEC. 147. The Chief and the Assistant Chief
| Englneer, while in the discharge of their
arrest aud detention vested in police officers,
| SEC. las. 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 for the purpose OF checking such con-
| SEC. 149. Until otherwise provided by the
| the Board of Trustees, there shall be attached
| TO the Fire Department three steam fire engine
companies, eacn 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,
TO consist OF one foreman, one driver, one til
lerman and five hook and ladder men; also q
lire alarm system, to be under the immediate
charge OF superintendent Nothing in this
section shall be so construed as fixing perma-
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.
SEC. $50. The Chief and Assistant Chief En-
gineer shall devote their entire time to 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
be absent at the same time; and it is further
provided, that the engineers of steam fire en-
DIT n ~iN o1r
OF the hose carts and hook and ladder trucks,
and tillermen, together with such other MEN,
from time TO time designate shall devote their
entire time to the duties of the department
ana shall at al 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-rooms in the several engine houses for
| the use of the permanent members of the de-
partment; and there shall be general Office
| In one or the department buildings, where the
| Chief and Assistant Chief Engineer and Su-
perintendent Of the Fire Alarm System shall
make their headquarters daily during Office
hours, when not otherwise engaged in official
duties.
SEC. 152. There shan also be attached to the
| Fire Department fire-alarm system, which
| shall be under the immediate charge of a Super
| 1ntendent, who shall devote his entire time to
the duties OF his Office. 1t 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,
WISA SUCH system Is not IN perfect working
order, the Chief Engineer must be immedi-
ately and fully advised thereof. The Super
1ntendent shall make such other reports and
perform such other duties 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 Superintendent, 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 fire-alarm system,
SEC. 1913. The Board of Trustees may by
ordinance and upon the recommendation Of
the Chief Engineer, enlarge the Fire Depart
ment, 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 lire, loss of life
and property demand it.
SEC 154. Every claim against the Fire De-
partmeut must first be certified to by the Chief
Engineer before being presented to the Board
OF trustees for approval. The monthly pay
roll of the department shall be made up by the
Chlet, certified TO by him, and presented to the
City Auditor, who shall verify the same be-
fore passing it to said board for approval