New Britain herald., 1918-05-09
MRS. AUGUST BELMONT

of it's session and by attendance at
the daily lectures and demonstrations
by the expert and specially trained
men and the actual experience in fire
service his value to the city has
greatly increased. Important recon-
mendations for the betterment of the
department were made on his return,
and, while not all of them are yet
effective, they will be put in force.
Weekly meetings of captains of COM
panies are now held at which the
best methods of fighting fires and the
handling Of equipment are discussed,
together with matters relating to
the general welfare Of the depart
ment The results are most benefi-
cial.
The Board Of Fire Commissioners
has established a bureau for fire pre-
vention in the department with Cap
tain Barnes as the officer in charge
and Fireman Edward Conlon as clerk
More detailed inspection work is be-
ing carried on by the several COM
panies in their respective districts. In
matters wherein the fire departm emf
has control orders are issued to Sc
cure improved conditions. If CIR
cumstances are such that concern
other municipal departm ents they are
notified. Experience thus far indicates
that this is one of the most impor-
tant branches of fire service. The
work admits of cooperation among
city departments and tending to the
welfare Of the city as a whole. Prop
erty owners have helped in various
recommendations and the benefits are
even more noticeable.
Last year an appropriation was
made for the purchase of so-called
flying squadron car. After careful
consideration and due regard to a. re-
port Of engineers of the National
Board Of Fire Underwriters, the COM
missioners voted to purchase a motor
pump. All fire apparatus travels
quickly-in fact at times too fast-so
that the additional pump becomes a
valued additional equipment. The
appropriation for the purchase of the
additional apparatus was $500. With
the permission Of the common coun-
ell this board entered into CONTRACT
with the Maxim Motor company for
$50 gallon pump for sum OF
! 5000 with the war tax, if any ex-
ira. Delivery is expected shortly. A
condition of this purchase is that the
apparatus shall meet the require
ments Of an underwriters test.
Underwriters Inspection.
Engineers of the National Board
| of Fire Underwriters made an inspec-
ton here last summer and followed
| it with recommendations. Some sug-
| geStions contained we're in the MAX
! ing even while the inspection was in
| progress and before the repart was
printed had been made. Outstanding
recommendations are:
/ Organization of force on permanent
basis. eliminating calln1en; purchase
| of a 75-foot aerial truck (approprla-
/ ton is made); arrangement for inter
city fire service (arranged); erection
of new fire station in southwestern
part of city; purchase of 40 additions
fire alarm boxes; installation of leac
cable in subway for fire alarm sys
tenn; Improvement in fire alarm cen
trail office equipment; place fire alarm
system in tire-proof building; cree
ton of fire station near corner OF AL
len and Stanley streets.
Severe criticism of the careles
burning of waste paper in the cit.
was made by the inspectors. A ney
ordinance concerning the burning o
paper and bon fires and better in
spection methods by firemen hav
: been provided and better results ar
l expected.