1000
ORDINANCE No. 4 of 1868.
Fire Brigade.
V. In the absence of the Superintendent and his assistant they should see that a safe retreat is kept open for the branchmen and see that those engaged with manual engines are not exposed to unnecessary danger.
Engineer.
17. The engineer will attend all fires, and all inspections of engines or machinery. He should, on the first day of each month, send to the Superintendent a report, showing the condition of each of the hand and steam engines stationed in Victoria, the repairs or alterations effected during the month, and those which he considers still necessary.
i. He is expected to instruct the engine drivers and assistant engine drivers in their duties, and to supervise their work; and he should bring any disobedience or inattention on their part at once to the notice of the Superintendent.
ii. He will test the boilers of all the steam engines of the Brigade once every six months under hydraulic pressure equal to fifty per centum more than that used at fires, and report having done so to the Superintendent, in writing.
Assistant Engineer.
18. This officer's duty is to aid the chief engineer in his various duties, to instruct the engine drivers, assistant engine drivers, watchmen and stokers in their work and to repair and keep in order all the material of the Brigade.
i. He will have charge of the stores in the Central Station and keep a record of all articles received and expended, giving the dates on which they were received into or issued out of stock.
ii. He will furnish a monthly return of all serviceable and unserviceable articles in store to the Superintendent.
iii. He will at least once a month visit the different engine houses and hose stations in Victoria, 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.
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.
Page 10
Page 11