Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-03-21
FIRE DEPARTMENT
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iittll - ~ NbtI CITY. OF IT YOU
ever realize what the fire fight
crS must endure TO proetct your
city. then \ am satisfied that ev-
cry man here vii lend helping
hand to promote the protection
a fire department affords. to
build il TIP to It's highest stan
dard; To supply the necessary
equipment; and above all. show
some appreciation OF the hremcn
who perform this duty.
Gentlemen. ! will suggest that
this town should have 6rc pre-
vcntiun bureau and it's duties
should he to inspect and keep n
record Of all buildings.
Have all rubbish cleaned from
cellars. attics and back yards
Inspect wiring.
Have netting placed under cell
lar gratings.
Have exits marked and see
that there is an exit.
Sec that fire escapes are in
good condition and not blocked.
Have fire exits placed in all
hazardous places, especially
where lie is at stake.
See that your schools, theatres
and picture shows are safe Tor
your citizens 60 60 to.
Gentlemen, there are state
laws and the town is big enough
To- have such an organization to
enforce them, or are YOU going
to let this go on and say - am
sorry" when II is too late: Won
are inviting fire with this going
on and may expect a visit at ANY
time,
will suggest that you train
tho hrc department. provide
thcm with badge, and let them
Inspect buildings. lu knowing q
building, Is hall the battle when
lighting fire IN IT, am satisfied
that some ot your insurance
companic, viii teach them how
To look Tor defects and inspect q
building, and II it is Your wish |
will call ON the insurance conn
panicS myself and ask for this
favor, Ii | am not mistaken the
state law gives the fire chief
;hc power oi building Inspector
now,
Who looks after the fire de-
partmcut: What rules and reg
ulatiuus have YOU:
Suggestions Appoint a few
men and call them fire commits
,ioncrs. will say three. Let
their duty be To govern the fire
department IN all It's branches.
Have the power TO appoint good
Young active men for the depart
mcnt. Have rules and regula-
,ionS printed and enforce them.
MI business pertaining To fire
lighting and fire protection
should come before this body of
commissioners Tor consideration.
See that your department IS
drilled. we'll equipped and ready
at all times. Have regular drills
attend them. encourage the men.
Visit the station and see 10 I'll
yourself that fire truck is ready
nj all times. hose properly at
tachcd To-. chemical tanks prop
erlv charged. hydrantS in good
shape. Let the fire chief make |
written reports of all fires and |
their losses; the cause OF fire AMI
how it was handled; file these
reports with the commissioners. I
There are lots OF things that
should be done for the safety Of
your citizens that the men would
soon find out.
Gentlemen. do YOU all know it
your FIRE truck is in good condi-
ion: that it may render immc-
late service at all times: Dol
you know whether your equip
nent is sufficient 10 handle a
serious condition that may oc-
,ur at any time: Your duties
ire TO protect the lives and
OF your citizens.
Does your fire department
iavc the right of way at all
lines: If not. you had better
&c that they do. You may be
in some window wait
NC for them some time.
Docs your police force cooper
lie with the fire department. In
What way: In many towns. too
many citizens Interfere and ham
'er the hremen in performingi
heir duties. The fire chief has
he power to call on citizens i'll
le needs them. but in most cases
he citizens rim over the fire
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