The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-03-24

shall, upon such suspension, promptly certify
! the fact with the cause thereof, in writing, 10
& the Mayor, who shall forthwith, III writing,
| report the same, together with the charge pre-
Ierred, to the Board OF Trustees for their nc
ton.
| SEC. 143. The Chief Engineer shall diligently
observe the condition ami workings OF all tne
apparatus in use by the department, ana re-
! port thereon, in writing, at least once III eacn
month to the Board of Trustees, and make
such recommendations or suggestions relative
thereto as may to him seem proper or neceS-
! sary.
! SIC. la. The Chief Engineer shall make an
annual report in writing to the Board OF TrUs-
tees, on OF before the first Monday in August
Oh each Year, showing in detail tae cost OF
nialn1enance and operation of the depart
Hlent, with the casualties. fatalities and con-
hagfatlons which have occurred and state
inent OF supplies and apparatus received dur
ing the year past ami inventory of all
! property OF whatever KIND and nature remain
! ing ana belonging to the department and the
condition thereof, together with a list of the
! proDapie 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 wear. together
/ with such suggestions and recOmue on d3 tiOus
! as may seem TO him proper or expedient for
! the welfare ana eIclency OF said department..
| SEC. 145. The Board of Trustees shall fur
! nish the Chief Engineer with a horse and
buggy, and provide for keeping the same.
| SEC. 146. In the absence or Inability OF tho
| Chief the Assistant Chief Engineer shall AT
! te,,d to and perform all the duties of the Chier
Engineer. Tne Assistant Chief Engineer
| shall have charge of the Corporation House
| and custody OF all apparatus, appurtenances
| and supplies kept therein, and shall receipt
fof every article received, and keep record Of
the same III q proper book to be Kept for that
| purpose; and shall take receipt for every
! article delivered by hiiu to the department,
| and make a written report to the Chief Engin.
| Ger once each month, or oitener if required
| showing in detail such receipts and deliveries,
! and shall do and perform such other duties as
4 fTnfn
| snail be delivered from the Corporation House
/ to any officer, member or employe, except
upon an order signed by the Chief Engineer.
| SEC. LAT. 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, 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 1or the purpose OF checking sucn coz
| migration.
| SEC. 149. Until otherwise provided blythe
the Board OF Trustees, there shall be attached
! 10 the fire Department three steam fire engine
! mpanieS, 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
lerfnan and five hook ana ladder men; also q
hre alarm system, to be under the Immediate
charge OF superintendent. Nothing in this
section Shall be so construed as fixing pcrna-
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
nent at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees.
SEC. $50. The Chief and Assistant Chief En-
glneer shall devote their entire time to the
Fire Department, ana shall not engage in any
other occupation or business requiring their
personal attention; and neither shall absent
himself from tne city without first obtaining
permission from the Mayor, III writing, which
permit must be filed with the City Clerk; and
IL no case shall both the Chief and Assistant
be absent at the same time; ana it is further
| nf Cfp TifaI
glneS and the drivers thereof, also the drivers
OF the hose carts and hook and ladder trucks,
and tillermen, together with such other men,
bers or employees as the Board of Trustees may
from time TO time designate, shall devote their
entire time to the duties of the department,
anC shaIl at all times, day and night, remain
at the engine houses or stations, except when
granted leave of absence by the CHER En-
gtneer.
SEC. 151. There shall be provided suitable
sleeping-roons in the several engine houses for.
the use Of the permanent members OF the de-
partmenI; and there shall lie q general Office
in one of the department buildings, where the
Chief and Assistant Chief Engineer and Sd
perintendent OF the Fire Alarm System shah
make tnelr headquarters daily during Office
| hours, when not otherwise engaged in official
duties.
SEC. 1852. There shaIIaIso be attached to the
Fire Department a fre-alarln SYSTEM which
shall be unGer the immediate charge OF a per-
lntendent, VINO 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 ana
Workings o. the system, ana at any time,
wlen such system is not in perfect working
ORDER, the Chief Engineer must be immeGi-
at 5ly 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 tie Board OF Trustees,
All electric ignJ or power, telegraph or tee-
phone wires, erected or maintained in this
city, shall be subject to the supervision ana
inspection of said SupeItnten dent, and Shall
be located laid, erected, and maintained only
In such manner as may be approved by him.
ana so as not TO enQanger or interfere with the
wires or apparatus of the fire-a arm system.
SEC. l53. 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 ana other APP
purtenanceS or apparatus purchase or erect
other and necessary buildings; extend the fire
| alarm system, ana increase the number OF
companies, officers, members and employees
| at any time, when in the Judgment OF said
board greater security against tire, loss of life
| and property demand 1t.
| SEC. 154. Every claim against the Fire De-
partment 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, VINO shall verify the same be-
| fore passing it 10 said board for approval.