The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-13

shall, upon such suspension promptly certify
Tue Iact, with the cause thereof, in writing to
tEe mayor, who shall forthwith, In writing
| report the same, together with the charge pre-
ton. ~
/ SEC. 143. The Chief Engineer shall diligently
ooserve the condition anu workings OF all the
apparatus IN use by the department and re-
port thereon, IN writing, at least once In each
niohth 10 the Board OF Trustees, and make
such recommendations or suggestions relative
tAefeto as may 10 him seem proper or neces-
Sary.
Sic. Ia. The Chief Engineer shall make an
annual report in writing to the Board OF VriTs
ices, on or before The first Monday in August
OF each year, showing in detail the cost of
maintenance and operation OF the depart
n4ent, with the casualties, fatalities ana con-
ilAgi atlons whlch have occurred, and a stale
jnehI OF SuppheS anu apparatus received dpr-
lnS the year past, and an inventory Of iii
properly or whatever Kind and nature remain
Ing ana belonging to the departn1enf o1d +j3a
condition thereof together with q Hst AZ tt tio
probable supplies needed by the departTnent
and an estimate OF the amount OF Irl,neT;
necessary 10 meet the expenses OF. the Fire Ne
parJment during the ensuing year. +o%atI,er
Win sucn suggestions and reconmend ationS
as may seem 70 MN proper or expedient Tor
the welfare and efficiency OF said denarfTnar+
SIC. 145. Tho Board of Trustees sail Fr
nlSh the CnieI Engineer with horse and
buggy, and provide for keeping the same,
SIC. 146. In the absence or ina biiifv ~ IT,
Chief, the Assistant Chief Engineer shall ~
tend to and perform all the duties of the CIbfef
shall have charge OF the Corporation HonSa
and custody OF all apparatus. appurtenances
and supplies kept therein, and shall re~eins
for every article received, and keep n record ~
The same in proper book 70 be- tent fe Oh
purpose; and shall take a receipt for every
article delivered by him 10 the department
and make Il written report to the Chief Engin,'
eer once each month, or oftener II 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 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
duties, shall be vested with all the powers of
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 coz
migration.
SEC. 149. 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 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
ire alarm system, to be under the immediate
charge of a superintendent. Nothing in this
section shall be so construed as fixing perma-
nentIy 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. 100. 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 lied 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-
g1nes and the drivers thereof also the drivers
OF the hose carts and hook and ladder trucks
and tillermen, together with such other men,
oers or employees as the Board of Trustees may
from time to 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-
glneer.
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 a general office
In one OF the department buildings, where the
Chle1 and Assistant Chief Engineer and SUI
perintendent of the Fire Alarm System shall
make their headquarters daily during Office
hours, when not otherwise engaged in official
duties.
SEC. 152. There shsll also be attached to the
Fire Department O fire-alarm system which
snail be under the immediate charge OF Super
lntendent, who shall devote his entire time 10
the duties OF his Office. It shall be his duty to
report TO the Chief Engineer in writing at
least once each month, the condition and
when such system is not In perfect working
order, the Chief Engineer must be immedi-
ately and fully advised thereof. The Super
lntendent 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 Superintendent, and shall
be located laid, erected and maintained only
In such manner as may be approved by him,
and so as not to endanger or interfere with the
wires or apparatus of the fire-aIarm system.
SEC. 153. 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-adder
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
boaru greater security against lire, loss of life
and property demand it.
SEC. 1914. 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
Chlet, certified to by him, and presented to the
City Auditor, who shall verify the same be-
fore passing ii TO said board for approval.