The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-12-15
by Authority
A FURTHER SUPPLEMENI

y, tho ordinance entitled :. An Ordinance to
establish and regulate the Fire Department
and for the Protection and EXtinguishment
of Fires passed January 10th, 1870
7ae Inhabitants Of he Ciig Of LanbertrHe do oyiaia
See l. That there shall hereafter be as
part of the fire department III the City of
Iambertville, Fire PATROL composed of
twelve active iiremen, to be appointed by the
Chief of the Fire Department, with the con-
sent and approval of the Common Council, an
equal number of whom shall be appointed
from each of the Fire Engine, Hook and Lad
der and Hose Companies.
Sec. That Immediately after this ordinance
goes into effect, the Chief of the Fire Depart
ment shall, by writing, signed by him and the
President of the Common Council, and filed
with the City Clerk, appoint the said twelve
members, four of whom shall be appointed for
three years, four for two years and four
for one year, each four being drawn equally
from the four fire companies, and that an
nually thereafter four members shall be ap-
pointed IN the manner aforesaid TO serve three
lSl years, and that all members shall serve un-
til their successors are appointed
See 3 That any member may, by the Chief
of the Fire Department, and with the consent
and approval of the Common Council, be dis
missed al any time on account of 1ncapacity,
dlsobedlence or improper conduct, which dis
mlssal shall be IN writing, signed by the Chief
and by the President of the Common Council,
z ci SaRy of which shall be filed with the City
In case of vacancy in the Fire Patrol aris-
ing from death, removal from this city, or any
shall immediately and with the consent and
approval and i'll the manner aforesaid make
an appointment to fill the vacancy for the un-
expired term.
See. 4. At the time of each annual appont-
mentthe Chief of the Fire nep1r. ment shall
N writing, copy of which sii filed with
the City Clerk, appoint one OF Twelve Cap
tam, and one Lieutenant, of TIA re Patrol.
and shall have power to fill Nacati lu. in these
offices at any time And til 81 Ulcers shall
serve for one year or until their successors are
appointed.
Sec, 3. The said Fire Patrol shall at the time
OF lire have charge of the grounds in the
immediate vicinity of the fire, and they are
hereby empowered and authorized to enclose
by rope or in any other manner take posses
SION OF the grounds IN the immediate vicinity
of the fire, and exclude therefrom all persons
except hremen and those having an interest
in the premises so enclosed And il shall be
the duty of said Fire Patrol at the time of any
hrc to take charge of and protect all goods
ana chattels that may be moved ont of any
place on account of fire, and to see that they
are returned 70 the proper persons, provided
that nothing herein contained shall be CON
strued to prevent or hinder any owner or
ballee OF any property in danger of fire from
removing the same.
Sec 6 That for the purpose of more fully
carrying out the intent and provisions of this
ordinance, the members of the Fire Patrol
shall Immediately after their appointment be
and shall at the time of lire be vested with
full police powers upon the grounds in the
immediate vicinity thereof
See. T. That the members of the Fire Patrol
shall wear a distinctive badge or uniform to
be adopted by them by and with the consent
of the Chief of the Fire Department
Sec; s That at times of fire the Fire Patrol
shall be under the command of the Captain
or in his absence of the Lieutenant but sub
ject to the orders of the Chief of the Fire De-
partment or his assistants at any time
Sec, g. That the Fire Patrol shall in no way
interfere with the police force, but at times of
fire, shall work as far as possible in harmony
with it.
Passed December 9Th 1907
THEO. BARBER,
President of Common Council
Attest w. WAYNE ROBINSON
City Clerk
Approved Dec 9Th, 1897
W. +. Wage, Mayor
Dec s, 1921