Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-27
WILLIMANTIC


 tested and approved, as covering the above specifications, to the satisfae- tion of representative of the New England Insurance Exchange and of the committee appointed by the city at its meeting held December 4th and confirmed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on December 11th. The price of said apparatus to be not to exceed $8, 400, as per specifications on file with the committee. b. That Number 2 and Number hose companies be provided with au- tomobile combination chemical and hose wagons, in accordance with the requirernents of the New England In- surance Exchange; specifications for automobile apparatus to be as follows: The apparatus must be so construct | ed so as to carry at least 1900 feet of l 21s inch double jacketed cotton rubber l lined hose, 800 feet of one-inch chemical hose,o one 40 gallon chemi- cal tank; all equipment and eight men over any roads that are passable for horse drawn apparatus of the same l carrying capacity, without injury to the apparatus. Gasoline motor to, be not less than 40 H. P. brake test capable of speed of 30 miles an hour, covering 20 consecutive miles in an hour cover paved or macadamized streets having such grades as the appa- ratus is likely to encounter in service
 
 without showing loss of power or over heating.
 The following minor equipment is suggested but the List may be modi- fled to suit the needs of the city: One twelve foot ladder with folding hooks, one "A foot extension ladder, two pound pick axes, two fire de- partment lanterns, two gallon fire extinguishers, one foot and one g foot plaster hook and ceiling remov- CT, one door opener, one 3 foot crow bar, two play pipes with shut off nozzles with smooth bore tips, 1-2 in, 1-inch, 1 Is inch and 1 1-4 inch, two play pipe holders, 300 feet of an ap- pHoved quality of 4 ply 1 inch rubber | chemical hose with composition coup lings, one approved chemical shut-off nozzle with 3-8 inch tip, one container for extra charge of acid for chemical tank, one bag for extra charge of soda for chemical tank, one 2 1-2 inch double female connection one 2 1-2 inch double male connection one con- nection for attaching chemical hose to 2 l-2 inch shut-off nozzle. Said appa- ratus to be purchased at price not to exceed $7,50O.
 c. That the present hose wagon, equipped with a turret nozzle and 1000 feet of hose, be retained at the Bank Street Station, to be held in reserve and manned by call men de- tailed to report to this apparatus and to respond to second alarm. The wa gon to be provided with two horse hitch and short draw bar for towing by the automobile combination.
 Hose
 a. That the specifications of the Na- tional Board of Fire Underwriters for hose for said department be adopted or used as a guide in framing speci- ficationS for new hose, the hose to be fr,4 An and have water run through it at least every two months.
 b That sufficient hose be purchas- ed to provide a total supply of 1000 feet.
 Operations.
 a. That all members be regularly drilled in the use of ladders, quick handling of hose, the use of deluge set, turret nozzle and in life saving.
 b. That the permanent men, under the direction of the Chief, make regular and systematic inspection of all build ingS and preciSeS in the nanufactur- ing and business districts and famil- Iar1ze themselves with local conditions, prevent the accumulation of rubbish dangerous explosives and readily in fiammable material and make written reports of such inspections, on approv- led forms, to the Chief, who is to properly file and preserve the same.
 Fire Alarm System.
 Headquarters-a. That the batter ies be located in a fire proof build ing at least 14x16 feet, with metal window frames and steel sash, wire glass, and a tin clad door, and to be located in the rear of the Bank street engine house.
 b That the entire headquarters equipment be brought into strict con- formity with Class c requirements in the Municipal Fire Alarm System as reeommneded by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
 That a large gong and punch register and tapper on box circuits be installed at all fire stations.
 d. That brake wheel transmitter, with corresponding wheels for each box number, be installed on the ap- paratus floor of the Bank Street sta tion.
 Circuits.
 a. That the present circuits be ground in separate cables where ducts are available, using No. 14 rubber covered copper wire in lead sheath ing.
 b. By replacing all iron wire with No. 10 extra galvaized iron, with triple plated weather proof insulation
 c. By avoiding poles carrying high tension wires, or wherever located