The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-16

The total amount of loss was 81 ,345 .265 90.
The amount of insurance was 81, 196, 16l.
The total number of alarms in the city
proper was 1856 as against 100 for 1890.
Chief Puder has something to say on the
question OF hose. On Jan. l, 1891, the de-
partment had on hand and in use 5, 100 feet
OF hose, of which 4 $50 feet were second
class. A part of the ALSO feet has
given out, and 5000 feet more
were added. Four hundred feet have
been turned over to the committee Oh
streets and lanes. There now remains on
hand 5000 feet of good hose and about 2, 400
feet OF hose that can only stand hydrant
pressure.
The total number of horses belonging to
the department is ~; % In good condition,
3 fair and ! condemned. During the year
there were six casualties, but none proved
serious.
MORE APPARATUS NEEDED.
Chief Puder's recommendations are OF
especial significance. He says the want of
q reserve engine compels him to renew for
the third time his recommendation that the
old engine now stored at hose station No. l
be sold and the proceeds directed toward the
purchase of a new engine.
The report states that the section south of
the Central railroad and west OF West
Broad street, known as Robertsvile, is In
sad need of protection against fire, and he
recommends that a new hose station be
placed at the intersection of Stewart aud
West Broad streets.
The department has lost considerable
property in the southern limits Of the city in
the shape of hose, etc., the hose having to
be laid out at great distance and the report
recommends that small chemical engine
be located somewhere in that section. The
present chemical engine has done good
service and is ample protection in small
fires.
FIRE TUGS RECOMMENDED.
The question of the fire tug on the river
IS also commented upon. Chief Puder is of
the opinion that such feature added to the
department. would be a great aid in sup
pressing fires on the river and on shipboard.
which, In almost every case, amounts to a
great loss of property.
The stringinR of overhead wires is also
mentioned, and Chief Puder suggests that
something De done in the matter so as to
prevent the wires coming in contact with
the free working of the department and
also to prevent them from being a source of
danger.
In closing his report, Chief Puder extends
thanks TO the mayor and aldermen and TO
the insurance companies for valuable sta
tlstics and information. He commends the
omcer5 ana men OF the department who
have been attentive in their duty and never
Sinking the responsibility or risk of their
task
Attached to the report is the report of W.
d. Cleburne, superintendent of fire alarm.
The report says the fire alarm Is in perfect
working order, and recommends that an
alarm box be stationed at the police bar
racks as the method Of sending in alarms
from that location is very unreliable.
The entire department now consists of AZ
men, including the chief, assistant chief
engineers. etc, and steamers, l chemical
engine. hook and ladder trucks, including
the aerial apparatus and hose carriages.
The report is the handsomest yet received.
and reflects credit upon Chiof Puder and
his assistants. The cover of the report is
very prettily embossed with letters in ar
ttstic designs. and fire engine behind two
dashing horses is pictured In relief behind a
mass OF flowers. The penmanship is the
work of j. E. MCGUIRE.