The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-03

quarters. Scully has been member of the force since 1927; and will fin ish B years in May.
 John F. Carroll was appointed to the regular force and will be as- signed to duty by Fire Chief Thom- as J. Cavanaugh.
 The three appointed firemen were called in, and Finton J. Phe- Ian. chairman of the board, empha- sized that Chief Cavanaugh was the "boss" of the fire department and that the board acted in the capacity of advisors. Chairman Phe- Ian told them that each record Of the men had been looked into, and that they were highly recommended by their chief. The chairman added to the men that they have been long in the department and should know the policy of the fire department.
 Praise for Stevens
 Capt. Stevens was commended for his years of service and for his ex- cellent record, and was told that he will remain in command of Truck 2, while Lieut.. Joy will be on the booster pump.
 No assignment has been given to Lieut.. Scully as yet but a vacancy exists in the Town Plot station, Cavanaugh said.
 Carroll, the new appointee to the force, was tod that there were many things a good fireman will learn and that he may learn some- thing new always. Chairmen Phe- Ian told him that the work entails hard work and the job he is un- dertaking is hazardous. He was told that he must obey his superiors.
 Other matter up at the board last night were letters of commen- dations and committee reports.
 Services Appreciated
 The recent fires at the Liggett'S Drug Go. and the Saka Linen shop were brought up by Chairman Fin ton J. Phelan, when a letter from Roland H. Camp, owner of the building occupied by the drug con- cern was read and which had a check enclosed for $50. MT. Camp complimented the work of the fire- men. The check was turned over to the pension fund. Frank J. Green, secretary of the Chamber of Com merce, also expressed praise of the firemen's work at the drug concern fire. Chairman Phelan remarked that Chief Cavanuagh was modest" in repor ting the compliments that were given to the fire department.
 Comsr. Phelan said, Many citi- zens have taken the occasion of late to say nice things about the depart- ment and the chief is too modest in passing the compliments along. I'm gratified that the department is so well thought of by so many peo- ple."
 Pvt. John Harrington, a member of Engine 5, seeks retirement due to disability, and the board voted to request the mayor to name a medical board to pass on the peti- tion of retirement.
 New Pumper
 Four or five manufacturers for fire equipment will be called in to make their bid for new pump en- zine which will be equipped with a cab, similar to the one purchased recently. Comsr. Phelan stated that no time should be lost in view of the present national defense situa- tion. In the 1941 budget, provisions for a bumper were made. A sum Qf $11,000 for a bumper, fire hose and floodlights are included and Chief Cavanaugh'S letter requested that action be taken in purchasing these items. The chief was instructed by the board to equip his car with a radio receiving set, and an item of $45O has been included in the bud- get for this equipment. Specified tions will be drawn up by the com- mittee on new equipment which consists of Comsrs. Phelan, John M. Brodie and Peter J. Carroll, and will be submitted for bids as soon as Y1oSSihlA.