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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH DECEMBER, 1882.
iii. He will at least once a month visit the different Engine houses and hose stations in Vic- toria, and the out-stations, and see that each Engine is properly equipped, and that Hose and other supplies are properly looked after by those in charge.
iv. After Fires and Inspections he should see that all Hose has been properly washed and
dried before it is put on the Reels, and that damaged lengths are set aside for repair.
v. He will arrange the duties of men in charge of Coal carts, Hose reels, Supply carts, Ladders and Escapes at the Central Station, and see that these appliances are at all times properly equipped and ready for use, and that they, together with a sufficient supply of Hose and other material, accompany the Engines to a Fire.
Engine Drivers and Assistant Engine Drivers.
19. When not required for their regular duty, Engine Drivers and Assistant Engine Drivers will be employed in such manner as the Assistant Engineer, with the sanction of the Superintendent, may direct.
i. On hearing the alarm, they will at once light fire, unless they receive orders to the contrary
from the Assistant Engineer.
ii. When on duty with Engines at Fires or Inspections, they will see that the directions regarding connecting delivery for Suction Hose laid down in Rule 6 are strictly observed. The Engine Driver will be held responsible that the different joints of the Suction Hose are firmly screwed home.
iii. When told off to take charge of a Coal Cart, Hose reel, Supply cart, Ladder or Escape, they will be liable to dismissal if it is not at all times ready for use or if they fail to take it with the Engines to a Fire. They will also be held responsible for any infringement of Rule 9.
iv. They are to obey the orders of the Engineer and his Assistant and are on no account to disconnect any portion of the machinery without his permission, unless on an emer- gency they be ordered to do so by one of the Superintendents.
Stokers and Watchmen.
20. Stokers, when not required for their ordinary work, will perform the duty of Watchmen in such manner as the Superintendent may from time to time direct. Watchmen and Stokers, while on duty, must be neatly dressed in uniform. The man on duty on the Tower of the Central Station will strike the hours and half hours by the Ships' bells. He must keep a strict look out and ring the alarm (see Rule 4) without delay, should he see a fire in any part of Victoria. In doubtful cases or in the event of a Fire on board ship or in British Kowloon, he will at once call the Senior Officer present and be guided by his instructions.
i. The Stoker on duty in the Central Station will remain in the Engine Room and the Watch-
man will be responsible for the rest of the building.
ii. In the event of Fire, the Watchman on the Engine Room duty will remain in charge of the building, while the other Watchmen and Stokers accompany the Engines, Hose reels, &c., to which they are attached to the Fire.
iii. Engine Drivers, Stokers, and Watchmen at the different Engine Houses, Fire Alarms, and Stations will keep watch in such manner as the Superintendent may from time to time direct; while on duty they must at all times be neatly dressed in uniform. No Engine Driver, Stoker or Watchman is to absent himself at any time without the sanction of the Officer in Charge of the Central Fire Brigade Station.
21-Every member of the Brigade, on being required thereto, shall deliver up all uniform, accoutrements and appointments entrusted to him for the performance of his duty.
22.-Whenever any Foreman, Fireman, Engine Driver, or other Member of the Brigade shall be guilty of any disobedience of Regulations framed under Section 5 of Ordinance 4 of 1868, he shall, on conviction thereof before a Police Magistrate, be liable to a fine of not exceeding twenty-five dollars.
ARRATOON SETH, Clerk of Councils
Council Chamber, Hongkong, 8th December, 1882.