The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-23

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it's proper equipment are dependent
upon method of water supply; there
fore the details of each case must be
decided according ito its necessities
as are developed through careful and
practical investigation on the ground.
Steamers sufficient number of
steam fire engines to supplement the
water works in case Of large fires or
fires in very tall buildings. Number
and size of such apparatus necessar-
lily depends upon the size and charac-
ter Of the city and the nature OF its
water supply.
Water Tower-Recommended for
large cities, where buildings exceed
the average height.
Note-Wlhen buildings exceed rs
feet in height, modern stand-pipe sys-
TENS must be installed as an auxiliary
to the fire department.. For stand
pipe specifications, apply to this de-
partment.
Hose Wagons-An adequate num-
Der Of hose wagons to carry a supply
of hose sufficient in quantity to meet
the ordinary demands on the depart
ment. Combination hose and cheml-
cal wagons are strongly recommend
ed.
HOSEA sufficient quantity of ap-
proved 2 l-2-inch regulation hose to
fully equip each hose wagon with oOO
to 1000 feet, according to the char
acter of the streets and grades, and
in addition to have an equal amount
in reserve at fire station. Hose to be
tested to withstand a pressure Of 3OO
pounds before acceptance, and to be
regularly tested every three months
to see that it is in good and servlcea-
BILE condition.
Hose Wagon Equipment-In addi-
ton ito hose, each hose wagon to be
equipped as follows:
Two play-pipes, having l l-0-lnch
smooth nozzles.
Two play-pipes, having l l-0-lnch
smooth shut-off nozzles.
Additional nozzles of different
sizes for attachment to play-pipes.
At least two hose shut-of gates
one kept attached ITO line of hose.
One relief value, to relieve pressure
at hydrant when shut-of aozzles are
used.
One complete set siamese connec-
tions.
Nozzle holders, ladder straps, etc.
Chemical Extinguishers-Each hose
wagon and hook and ladder truck
must be. equipped with one or more
approved chemical extinguiahers with
extra charges for same.
Hook and Ladder Trucks-A sufi'
ficient number Of hook and ladder
trucks and apparatus to meet the de-
mands of the territory to be covered
should be provided. Weight of truck
to be determined by the service to be
performed. In all large cities, WHERE
tall buildings exist, one or more aer1al
trucks, of approved make, should be
provided.
Special Apparatus: Deluge Sets
One or more deluge sets, according
to conditions, should be provided.
Chemical Engine-A chemical en-
CINE capacity to handle small fire:
will be required.
Fire Alarm system-An approved
fire alarm system, with suthc1en
number of stations to fully cover al
the territory under the protection o.
the fire department. indicators K
be provided at all fire department
houses, pumping station or valve
house. according to nature OF water
supply and controlling apparatus
and at the house Of the chief. Where
large territory is covered, the sys
tenn should should be divided into
several circuits, laid preferably II
underground conduits, and CONTROL
ed by a repeater. This would avolt
part Of the system getting out Of
order and deranging the whole sys
TEN. Central station apparatu:
should preferably be located in {
fire-proof building, or in one useo
solely for fire department. purposes
Fire alarm boxes should be Of keylesE
or key-guard mountaineering pattern
The system should be so designed as
to be easy Of repair, free from inter
ference, and should be entirely lnde,
pendent of police call service.
Water Works System-An ade
quate water supply to be available
either from standard gravity, inter
msttent pumping to stand-plpe, OF