The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-01


shall, upon such suspension, promptly certify
I the iiet. with the Cause thereof, III writing to
the Mayor, who siiSil forthwith, in writing,
report toe same, together with the charge pre-
ferred, to the Board OF Trustees Tor their ac-
I ton.
SIC. 143. The Chief Ell giueer shall diligent1y
observe the coDctGon ana workings OF an the
apparatus in use by the department. ana re-
/ port thereon, in writing at least once in each
month 10 the Board OF Trustees and make
Slich recommendations or suggestions relative
/ taereto as may TO him seem proper or neces-
/ sary.
SGc IA. The Chief Engineer shall make an
annual report IN writing TO the Board or Irus-
! ices, on or before the tirst Monday in August
OF eacn year, showing in detail the cost OF
maintenance and oueration OF the denart-
Ineht, win the casualties, fatalities and'con-
1agTatlonS which have occurred and n stale
lnent Oh supplies and apparatus received dur
M tle year past, anu an inventory OF all
properly Oh Whatever KIND amt nature remain
ing and belonging TO the department. and tba
conuitiou thereof, together with a list of the
pro1aDie supplies needed by the CerartInent
and an estimate OF the araount ~ ,ncnay,
necessary 10 meet the expenses Of the Fro "a
pagtmcnJ during the ensuing wear: togetbSr
with such suggestions ana ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
as may seem 10 him proper or expedieTIt for
the welfare and efficiency of said denar+rrar,t
SEC. 145. The Board OF Trustees shall far.
niSh the Chlef Engineer with a horse and
| buggy, and provide for keeping the aarae.
SEC. 14S. IN the absence or Inability OF tho
CHIEF, the Assistant Chief Engineer Snail At
tend To and perform al the duties of the gbisr
Engineer. The Assistant Chief Enaircer
shall! have charge OF the Corporation Homo
and custody OF ali apparatus. appurtenances
and supplies Kept therein, ana snail recent
for every article received, and keep a record Of
the same IN a proper book TO be kept for th.r
purpose; and snail take receipt for every
article delivered by him 10 the department
and make q written report to the Chief En2in.
Ger once each month, or OItener if required
slowing III detail such receipts ana deliveries
and shall co and perform such other duties as
pertain 10 his ONCE. No article whatever
Shall be delivered from the Corporation HOnSa
10 any officer, member or employe, except
upon an order signed by the Chief Engineer.
SEC. 14T. The Chief and the Assistant Chief
fng!Heer, while in the discharge of their
duties, shall be vested with all the powers Of
arrest and detention vested in police officers
SEC. 1iS. 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
eSslry for The purpose OF checking such coz
migration.
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
leTman and five hook ana ladder men; also q
ire alarm system, To be under the Immediate
charge OF a superintendent Nothing in this
sectloA shall De SO construed as fixing perIna-
ntnJiy Inc number OF men comprising each
company, but the same may he 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 snail devote their entire time 10 the
Fire Department, ana shah not engage in any
oIhtr 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 flied with the City Clerk; and
IN no case snail both the Chief and Assistant
be absent at the same time; ana II is further
bn
glneS ana the drivers thereof also the drivers
OF the nose carts and hook aud ladder trucks
ana tlIlermen, together with such other mem
GERS or elnplOye s as the Board OF Trustees may
Ioln time 10 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 u leave OF absence by the Chief En-
giueer.
SEC. 151. There shall be provided suitable
sleeping-roolns in the several engine houses for
the use OF the permanent members of the de-
partment; and there shall lie q general Office
III one OF the department buildings where the
CnlGI and Assistant CHIEF Engineer and Su-
ptrntendent Of the Fire Alarm System shall
make their headquarters daily during Office
hours, when not otherwise engaged IN official
duties.
SEC. 152. There sh9II also be attached TO the
Fire Department tre-alarn system, which
shall be unGer the immediate charge ola Super
lnlendent, who shall devote MS entire time 10
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 and
workings OF the system, and at any time
Wnen such system is not in pertt CT working
order, the Chief Engineer must be immedi-
at2ly and fully advised thereof. The Super
inJendent snail make such other reports and
perform such other duties as may from time
TO time be prescribed by tie Board of Trustees
All electric light or power, telegraph or teie-
phone wires, erected or maintained in TINS
city, shall be subject to the supervision and
inspection of said superintendent and shall
he located, laid, erected. and maintained only
IN such manner as may be approved by him,
ana so as not to enGanger or interfere with the
wires or apparatus of the fire-a arm 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 and-ladder
truck, hose carts, horses, hose and other aE-
pGrtenanceS 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
boaTu greater security against lire, loss of life
and property demand it.
SEC. 104. Every claim against the Fire De-
partnlent 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
Chle, certified to by him, and presented to the
City Auditor, who shall verify the same be-
fore passing it to said board for approval