East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

Pendieton win enjoy rapid growth
In the next few years,
II must be remembered also. that
the ideas of the modern fire depart
nent are changing, and that II has
broadoned out until Il is now the inn
portant safety bureau of the city. The
successful fire chief in this day and
age. Is the one that has the least fires
to put out and not the one that puts
\ out the greatest number. as formerly.
We recommend that the city coun-
ell recognize these facts and clothe the
, fire chief with the proper authority
and give him the proper backing In
order that he may accomplish the ut
most in the prevention of fire.
In order that the city of Pendleton
may be fully protected from any
emergency that may arise, not only
at the present time. hut also that II
| may he able ID offer safety and secur-
ity to manufacturing industries. and
business that may henceforth seek es-
tabiishment within Its portals. we find
II necessary to make the following rec
concentrations for substantial inn.
provements in the city water system
fire alarm system fire department
and equipment. and we sincerely hope
the great Importance and advantage OF
these improvements will be appreciat-
ed. and that no time win be lost In
making them. viz:
l. That all wires over roofs he
trussed feet above the roof. CThis
= for tho safety of firemen while
fighting fire,
2. That no one be allowed to use
hv''rants other than the fire depart
ment.
3. That all aisles in Easements be
kept free from obstructions whereby
sen'e would hamper activities Of the
firemen.
4. That more fire alarm boxes Of
the mountaineering type be installed
and to he continued from year to year
to Keep pace with the growth of the
city.
5. That a modern triple combination
pumper be installed without delay in
order to give proper fire protection to
the homes situated on the higher ele-
vations of the city. TO the schools and
hospital.
9. That Rrowder Life net be in
stalled.
one-half inch hose be furnished the |
lire department without delay.
s. That at least three more firemen |
be employed as regular men. in order |
hat inspection may be continued with
weakening the department.
-. That the flush tank feed run at /
'ne half flow instead of wide open in |
zach of the ~ flush tanks (By run
. 4
IN the hydrants)
~. That independent gates be fur
iished each hydrant. so that in order
o repair them it will not be neces- 1
ary to shut off the water supply from 4
large territory.
ii. That when repairs are to be
made to hydrants the fire chief be no.
flied in writing.
IL. That when sewers are to be
lushed the superintendent of water be
otified in writing.
Conclusion.
In conclusion, we wish to saw. the
oregoing report is rehearsal of con-
itions in the city of PendIeton ex-
city as we have found them, together
lith recommendations for improve
rents, and provisions for better pro-
he city second TO none for safety to ,
fe and property.
We desire that copies of this report
OF only be sent to the proper officers.
ut to the press as well and that Z
trough the press it may be made the
roperty OF the public in order thar
ley may know the conditions and
hat is necessary to make Pendleton
lie ideal city they wish it to be.
We ask that You extend to the good ID
eople of. the city. for their hospitality II
Id kindness. and to the officers.
embers of the council, superintend-
1t of schools. firemen and the city
'ess for their cooperation and as
stance in the making of this sur
", and the expression of our graft
de and appreciation.
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