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shall. upon such suspension, promptly certify
the fact, with The cause thereon, in writing, 10
the Mayor, who snail forthwith, in writln9'
report the same together with the chafSe pre-
ferred, TO the Board OF trustees for theLr ac
ton.
SEC. l43. The Chief Engineer shall diligently
observe the condition anu workings OF all the
apparatus ia use by the department., ana re-
port thereon, in writing, at least once IN eaGit
month 10 the Board OF Trustees, ana % mass
such recommendations or suggestions relative
thereto as may 10 him seem proper or neces-
sary.
SEC. 144. The Chief Engineer shall make an
annual report in writing to the Board OF 1rGs-
tees, on or before the first Monday in August
OF each year, showing in detail the cost OF
maintenance and operation of the depart
Inent, with the casualties, fatalities and con-
nagratlons which have occurred, and q state
lhent OF supplies and apparatus received dur
ing the year past, and an inventory of all
properly OF Whatever kind and nature remain
ing ana belonging to the department, and the
condltlon thereof, together with list of the
propaoie supplies needed by the department,
ana 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 TO him proper eXpedient for
the welfare and efficiency OF said department.
SEC. 140. The Board of Trustees shall fur
nish the Chief Engineer with a horse and
buggy, and provide for keeping the same
SAC. 146. In the absence or Inability OF tho
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 snail receipt
FOR every article received, and keep a record of
the same IN q proper book to be kept for that
purpose and shall take a receipt for every
article delivered by him 10 the department,
and make 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
('OrDOr0tiOQ HOnSa
10 any officer, member or 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 all the powers Of
arrest ana detention vested IN police officers
SEC lis. 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
essStfS iof the purpose OF checking such con-
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
nose men; also one hook and ladder company,
10 consist OF one foreman, one driver, one til
lernlan ana hve hook and ladder men; also
f1re alarm system, to be under the immediate
charge OF q superintendent. Nothing in this
section shall be so construed as liking perna-
nently the number of men comprising each
company, but the same may be Increased or
diminished, at any time, and may apply to
lnent, at the pleasure OF the Board of Trustees.
SEC. 100. The Chief and Assistant CHIEF En-
glneer snail devote their entire time to the
rIre department, and snail 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 NIayor in writing which
permit must be filed with the City Clerk; and
III no case shall both the Chief and Assistant
be absent at the same time; and II is further
provided, that the engineers of steam fire en-
glnes and the drivers thereof, also the drivers
OF the nose carts aud hook and ladder trucks,
and tiIermen together with such other mem
befs or employees as the Board of Trustees may
from time 10 tune designate, shall devote their
entire time TO the duties of the depaTtment,
and shall at all times, day and night remain
at the engine houses or stations except when
granted L leave OF absence by the CHIEF En-
gineeC.
SEC. 151. There shall be provided suitable
SleepInS-roo1ns IN the several engine houses for
the use OF the permanent members Of the de-
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 Office
hours, when not otherwise engaged in official
duties.
SEC. 152. There she'll also be attached to the
Fire Department a fire-alarIn system which
shall be uuGer the immediate charge Of q Super
intendent, VINO shall devote his entire time to
the duties OF his Office. 1t shall be his duty 10
report TO the Chief Engineer in writing at
least once each month, the condition ana
Workings OF the system, and at any time,
when such system is not in perfect working
order, tie Chief Engineer must be immeoi-
at2ly ana fully advised thereof. The Super
intendent shall make such other reports and
parlorm such other duties as may from time
to time be prescribed by the Board of Trustees
All electric light or power, telegraph or Tee-
phone wires, erected or maintained in this
city, snail be subject to the supervision ana
Inspection Of said superintendent, and shalt
be located, laid, erected, and maintained only
IN such manner as may be approved by him,
an d SO as not to endanger or interfere with the
wires or apparatus OF the fre-aIarm 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-aud- ladder
truck, hose carts, horses, hose and other ap-
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
boara greater security against fire, loss of life
and property demand it.
SEC. 154. Every claim against the Fire De.
partmeat 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
Chlei, certified to by him, and presented to the
City Auditor, VINO shall verify the same oe-
fore passing it to said board for approval