New Britain herald., 1930-07-09
Fire Board Has One Doctor and Civil Service Con- mission Another - Fire Station Repair Contract Rescinded and Will Be Sent to Council

The question as to what will be done about medical examinations of applicants for appointment to the fire department was raised at the monthly meeting of the fire board last night when the members learn ed that the civil service commission as well as fire board, has an exam ming physician
 It was the boards understanding that all prospective applicants for places on the fire department must be examined by the civil service boards physician, Dr. E. J. Dray. At present, it is the rule that they must be examined by the fire board physician, Dr. Frank Zwick. Ex- animation by both physicians would be costly to the men, according to Chief William J. Noble who said it would be especially disappointing if. after paying for the double examin- etion, candidates did not pass.
 Some of the members expressed the opinion their physician will be used only for treatment of the fire men and the examination will be done by the civil service physician. The civil service commission came into existence last month when the common council accepted a recom- mendation of Mayor Quigley that he be permitted to appoint board of five members to examine applicants for appointment and advancement ifN 11a No rules governing the organization of the board were adopted. City officials have expressed the belief that a set of rules including a clause authorizing the appointment of a physician and another repeating ordinances inconsistent herewith, would have disposed of the other position, now held by Dr. Frank Zwick.
 Another view held Is that pr. Dray is authorized to examine appli- cants, only, but that injured or in- disposed firemen are to be treated by Dr. Zwick. This contention is not supported by the rules of the fire department. approved by the >N4iiiiiOii NOuINIl IL IS pOlUJtu out.
 Contract For Repairs Rescinded
 In an effort to avoid a repetition Of the situation caused when they voted to give the contract for the repair of No. 1 fire station without asking for bids, the members voted to send a request to the common council asking permission to enter into ct r-{l the repair of the station.
 Chairman Emil G. Hjerpe told his associates the board made a mis- take when it voted to give the con- tract on day rate basis. Commits sioner Fred Collins voiced the opinion that the next step should be one that would prevent the board from getting into further trouble.
 Chairman Hjerpe said he took 1t upon his own shoulders to have the work stopped when he learned the board faced considerable trouble.
 Commissioner Charles F. Dehm wanted to make certain the board would stay within it's S2,000 appro- priation and when he was assured lHdl Nli " tSltl 1ld4 Slttu lo 'O'Nl every expense for that sum he moved that the recommendation for the contract be sent to the common council.
 Small Fire Loses
 Fire loses for June were s1.e00 compared with s6,000 in June last year. according to the report of A~oJ1 1o NJ yoro 6 satrsfac ction. with the manner in which fires are being checked.
 A departure from the custom Of rot using names in connection with motions made by members was in eugurated at the suggestion of Com missioner Collins who expressed the opinion that it would be difficult to determine many details in a year or two if the motion could not be linked up with a name. On his motion the board voted in favor of this move.
 On Waiting List
 There are 30 applications for ad- mission to the substitute fire de- partment ranks and the board voted to turn these names over to the civil service commission.
 The substitute list is filled. A substitute will be chosen to succeed the late Edward H. Parker in the regular ranks.
 Two more applications were re- ceived and placed on file. They were John Adams, 26, of 119 Cleve- land street, and Steven Siedzik, 2S, of 19 Nash street.
 Compensation
 It was voted to approve the granting of compensation to Fire man Stephen Makowski for illness from March IS to June 30. He re- oeived injuries to his leg and back at a fire.