The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-12-08
by Authority
A FURTHER SUPPLEMENT-

To the ordinance entitled An Ordinance To
establish and regulate the Fire Department,
and for the Protection and ENtlngulshntnt
Of Fires" passed january 10th, 1870
The IahaJifants efhe city n LombeHriHe do trtitn.
See That there shall hereafter be as
part of the fire department IN the NY OF
lambertXillc. Fire Patrol, composed ol
twelve active iiremen, to DE appointed by the
Chief OF the Fire Department, with the con-
sent and approval of the Common Council an
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
nunlly thereafter four members shall be APP
pointed in the manner aforesaid to serve three
l3) years, and that all members shall serve I'M
til their successors are appointed
Sec B That any member may, by the thef
of the Fire Department, and with the consent
and approval of the Common Council, be dis
missed Mt any time on account oil ncapacltS,
disobedience or improper conduct, which dis
| missal shall he in writing, signed by the Chief
| and by the President of the Common Council,
IA copy of which shall be filed with the City
| Clerk
In case Of n vacancy in the Fire Patrol, ars
| ing from death, removal from this city, or any
| other rausp the Chief of the Fire Department
| approval, and III the manner aforesaid, make
| an appointment to fill the vacancy for the nn-
expired term.
| See 1 At the time of each annual appoint
| mcnt the Chef of the Fire Department shall
| in writing, Il copy of which shall he lied with
| the City Clerk appoint one of the twelve Cap
| tain. aud one Lieutenant, of the Fire Patrol,
| and shall have power Ia fill vacancies Ill these
! Offices at any time And these officers shall
serve for one year or until their successors are
See 5 The said Fire Patrol shall at the time
| OF fire have charge of the grounds III the
! immediate vicinity of the fire and they are
! hereby empowered and authorized To enclose
| by n rope or in my other manner take possess
| sion of the grounds III the immediate vicinity
| of the fire, and exclude therefrom all persons,
| exc 'pt irrmen and those having an interest
| in the promises SO enclosed And II shall be
the duty Of said Fire Patrol at the TING of any
! tire to take charge of and protect all goods
| and chattels that may hC moved ont Of my
| place on account OF fire and to see that they
are returned to the proper persons, provided
| that nothing herein contained shall he con-
| strued to prevent or hinder any owner or
| bailce of any property in danger of fire from
| removing the same.
Sec 4 That for the purpose of more fully
CARRYING ont the intent and provisions of this
| ordinance, the members of the Fire Patrol
| shall Immediately after their appointment be
appointed and sworn in M special policemen,
and shall at the time of n lire be vested with
full police powers upon the grounds IN the
soc Z That the members of the Fire Patrol
| shall wear a distinctive badge or uniform &c
| he adopted 10y them by ana Win lhe consent
of the chief of the Fire Department
See. That at times of fire the Fire Iatro
| shall be under the command of the Captain
or in his absence of the Lieutenant but sub
| ect to the orders of the Chief of the Fire De
partmcnt or his assistants at any time
Sec o That the Fire Patrol shall IN no way
| interfere with the police force, but mt times of
fire shall work as far rs possible in harmony
| with it,
! Passed December 18th, lSg,
| THEO BARBER,
! President of Common Council.
| Attest w WAYNE KoBINsON
City Clerk
| Approved Dee 9th, 1897
| W T. WACO. MAYOR.
| Doe. y 1921