The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-03-25

shall, upon such suspension, promptly certify
the taet, with the cause thereof in writing, TO
the Mayor, who shall forthwith, IL writing,
report Tie same, together with tae charge pre-
ton.
! SEC. 143. The Chief Engineer shall diligently
ooserVe the condition amt workings of all the
apparatus In use by the department, and re-
port thereon; IN writing, at least once in each
/ to tu 10 the Board or Trustees, and make
sach recommendations or suggestions relative
sary.
| SEC. Ia. The Chief Engineer shall make an
ttlilual report in writing TO the Board OF Trrs-
eees, on or before the first Monday in August
VI eacn year, showing in detail the cost OF
n1art 7itt and operation of the depart
tilent, with the casualties fatalities and con-
ISl+ 'Cl ~. Whlch nave occurred, and state
i iL!eIt VI supplies and apparatus received dur
! InS the year past AMI an inventory of all
properly OF whatever kind an nature remain
ing ana belonging to the deDartment and the
condition thereof together VII, ~ III ~ ~ TIC
probable supplies needed by the Department.
ana an estimate OF the amount of noneg-
necessary 10 meet the expenses of the Fire De-
partment during the ensuing year. togetGer
with sucn suggestions and recomnien d91ions
as as may sem 10 MN proper or expedient for
the welfare and efficiency OF said deuartment
SEC. lao. Inc Board of Trustees shall tnr
nlsh the Chief Engineer with n horse ana
buggy, and provide Tor keeping the same
SEC. 146. In the absence or inability or tba
Chief, the Assistant Chief Engineer shall at
tend 10 and perform all the duties of the Chief
shall have charge OF the Corporation House
and custody of all apparatus. appurrenances
and supplies kept therein, and shall receipt.
Tor every article received, and keep q record OF
the same in a proper book to be Kept for that
purpose; and shall take u receipt for every
article delivered by him to the department.
and make a written report to the Chief Engin,
eer once each month, or oTtener 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
Shall be delivered from the Corporation House
10 any otlcer, member or employee, except
upon an order signed by the Chief Engineer.
SEC. LAY. The Chief and the Assistant Chief
Engineer, While in the discharge of their.
duties, shall be vested with all the powers OF
arrest and de[ent1on vested in police officers
SEC. las. The Chief, or in his absence the
Assistant Chief Engineer, may, during q con-
migration, cause to be cut down or otherwise
removed, any building or structure when nee
essary for the purpose of checking such con-
Migration.
SEC LAG. Until otherwise provided by the
The Board OF Trustees, there snail be attached
10 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
lernlan and five hook and ladder men; also d
lire alarm system, to be under the immediate
charge OF a superintendent Nothing in this
section shall oe so construed as fixing perIna-
nentiy 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
ment, at the pleasure OF the Board of Trustees
SEC. 80. The Chief and Assistant Cher En-
gineer 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 Mayor, 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 it is further
provided, that the engineers of steam fire en-
fa1Sn f,o1 riS-
OF the nose carts and hook and ladder trucks,
and t1IlermeD, together with such other men,
bers or employees as the Board OF Trustees may
from 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 a leave OF absence by the Chief En-
gineer.
SEC. 151. There shall be provided suitable
the use OF the permanent members of the de-
partment; and there shall be q general Office
In one OF the department buildings, where the
Chief and Assistant Chief Engineer and Su-
perlntendent of the Fire Alarm System shall
make their headquarters daily during Office
hours, when not otherwise engaged in official
duties.
SEC. 1872. There shana also be attached to the
FIRE Department a fre-aiarm system, which
shall be under the Immediate charge of Super
intendent, who 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 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
intendent shall make such other reports and
perform such other duties as may from time
TO time be prescribed by the Board of Trustees
All electric light or power, telegraph or teIe-
phone wires, erected or maintained in this
city, shall be subject to the supervision and
inspection of said Superintendent, and shall
be located, laid, erected, and maintained onls
IN SUCH manner as may be approved by him
and so as not to endanger or interfere with the
wires or apparatus of the tire-alarn 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 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
board greater security against lire, loss of life
and property demand it.
SEC. 1914. 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 paw
roll of the department shall be made up by the
Chlef, certified TO by him. and presented to the
City Auditor, who shall verify the same be-
fore passing it TO said board for approval