II. That the * Volunteer Fire Brigade shall provide each member with belt, hatchet, and lantern, which must be kept in good condition, and returned to the superintendent for the time being on the member retiring from the brigade; and that each member finds his tunic, helmet, boots, and trousers, which must be had at the places appointed by the committee.
IV. That the Brigade shall meet for drill and testing the engines not less than once in two months, or oftener if required.
V. Any member being absent from two drills of the Brigade in succession, and neglecting or refusing to attend at a fire without giving to the superintendent or officer in command a satisfactory reason for his absence, it shall be laid before the committee, who shall call a general meeting, such meeting having power to fine that member a fine not exceeding 10s., or be dismissed from the Brigade.
VI. Any vacancy in the Brigade shall be filled up at a special meeting to be called for the purpose, or at the annual meeting, which shall be the 25th March in each year.
VII. No member can be recognized at any drill or fire as a member of the Fire Brigade unless in his uniform or with the badge, and no member shall appear in his uniform except he is on duty, or by the permission of the superintendent or officer in command.
VIII. Each member shall promptly obey all orders which he may receive from those in authority over him, and shall conform himself to all regulations which may from time to time be made.
IX. Seven days' notice at least shall be given to each member of all general meetings, and notices of special general meetings must state the business to be done at such meetings.
X. That the Brigade and engines shall attend all fires within the parish, and may attend in the adjoining district if the superintendent or officer in command shall consider it expedient; and when attending a fire the Brigade shall assist or aid any other fire brigade that may be in attendance on such fire.
XI. No member shall leave the scene of fire or place of drill, unless in case of injury, without the permission of the superintendent or officer in command, under a penalty of 5s., or in case of a second offence of being dismissed from the Brigade.
XII. Any member guilty of practical joking or disorderly conduct at the drills or other assemblies of the Brigade, shall be liable to be fined by the committee, such fine not to exceed 10s.
XIII. When out at a fire, the superintendent or officer appointed shall engage what assistance he may require to work the engine; and that on each man being engaged, his name shall be put down in a book, and the time he commences (a book is to be carried by each member); and on the man leaving work he shall be provided with a counter, which he must produce on being paid.
XIV. In all cases of insubordination and complaint that may arise in the Brigade, a general meeting is to be called by the committee, and the decision thereof is to be final.
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