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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-
| ferred To the Board Oh Trustees for their ac-
ton.
SEC. 143. The Chief Engineer shall diligently
observe the condition ana workings OF ali the
apparatus in use by the department, ana re-
port thereon, in writing, at Geast once IN each
month to the Board OF Trustees and make
Sucn 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 10 the Board OF IruS-
tees, on or before the first Monday in August
OF each year, showing in detail toe cost o.
maintenance and operation OF the depart
1nenU, with the casualties, fatalities and con-
1fagrationS which have occurred, and a state
ment OF supplies and apparatus received dur
ing the year past, anu inventory OF all
property OF whatever kind and nature remain
ing and belonging to the department, and the
condition thereof, together with list of the
probable supplies needed by the department,
and 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 to him proper or eXpedient for
the welfare and efficiency of said department,
SEC. 145. The Board of Trustees shall fur
nish the Chief Engineer with a horse and
buggy, and provide Tor keeping the same
SEC. l 40. IN the absence or inability OF the
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, ana shall receipt
for every article received, ana keep a record OF
the same in q proper book TO be Kept for tnab
purpose; and shall take q receipt for every
article delivered by him TO the department.
and make written report to the Chief Engin.
eer once each month, or oftener II required
showing in detail such receipts ana 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 employe, 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 ali 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-
f1agration, cause to be cut down or otherwise
removed, any building or structure when nee
essary for the purpose OF checking such con-
Migration,
SEC 149 Until otherwise provided bv 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 d
fire 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
ment, 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 requiring their
personal attention; and neither Shall absent
himself from the city without first obtaining
permission from the MaVor 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 il is further
provided, that the engineers of steam fire en-
gines 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
and shall at all times, day and night, remain
at the engine houses or stations, except when
granted d leave of absence by the Chief En-
gneer.
SEC. 151. There shall be provided suitable
sleeping-rOomS in the several engine houses for
the use OF the permanent members OF the ue-
partment; ana there shall be general office
in one of the department buildings, where the
Chief and Assistant Chief Engineer and Su-
perintendent of the Fire Alarm System shall
make their headquarters daily during ONCE
hours, when not otherwise engaged in Official
duties.
SEC. 1852. There shall also be attached to the
Fire Department fre-alarm system which
shall be under the immediate charge of a Super
lntendent, who shall devote his entire time to
the duties OF ms otice 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
when such system is not in perfect working
order, the Chief Engineer must be immedi-
ately and fully advised thereof. The Super
| tntendent 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 supervisor. 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 70 endanger or interfere with the
wires or apparatus of the fre-alarm system
SEC. 1913. The Board OF Trustees may by
ordinance and upon the recommendation Of
| the Chief Engineer, enlarge the Fire Depart
| rnent, by the purchase of chemical electrical,
steam, or other engines, hook and-ladder
| truck, hose carts, horses, hose and other ap-
purtenances or apparatus; purchase Oh erect
| other and necessary buildings; extend the fire
| alarm system and increase the number of
companies, officers, members and employees
1 at any time, when in the judgment of said
board greater security against fire, loss of life
and property demand it.
! 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
Chief, certified to by him, and presented to the
City Auditor, who shall verify the same be-
fore passing it to said board for approval