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The details of those two fires are given under the heading "Special Events" in the Annual Police Report.
A fire occurred in No. 8 hold of the s.s. Ixion on 7th May, 1920. Though the fire was first observed at 3 a.m. the Fire Brigade was not called till 4.30 a.m., a factor which increased the difficulty of coping with the outbreak and consequently the amount of the ultimate damage.
Personnel:-
The Staff of the Fire Brigade consists of:--
Rank.
Superintendent,
Assistant Superintendent,
Engineer,
Assistant Engineer and
Station Officer,...
Assistant Station Officer,
Foremen,
Assistant Foremen,
Foremen & Engine Drivers (Fire Floats),
Engine Drivers (Motors), Assistant Engine Drivers,
Firemen,
Engineer of Floats,
Stokers,...
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