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As a result of the Brigade Motor driving classes 7 Firemen qualified as drivers during the year and were appointed to fill vacancies as Motor Drivers in the Brigade.
Resulting from the number of collisions with motor fire appliances the question was considered during the year of trying White Russian drivers. Three such drivers were engaged in June, 1929, and so far the experiment has proved satisfactory.
With the much appreciated assistance of the St. John's Ambulance Brigade, first aid classes for Sub-officers and Firemen were continued during the year.
Equipment:-(Additions and deductions). The following appliances were supplied during the year and added to the equipment of Brigade:--
1 Rolls Royce Dennis Motor Fire Engine, equipped with a 250/300 g.p.m. turbine pump, and 1st aid appliance;
"Davy" fire escapes;
3 Sets of Peroxide Rescue apparatus.
(Overhauls and tests).—All brigade motor vehicles, fire floats and apparatus were satisfactorily overhauled and tested during the year.
Fire Inspection Work.-The following number of inspections were made by the Brigade and reported upon during the year:-
Theatres and Cinemas 372 Hotels and Restaurants 229 Garages 241 Petrol Storages 51 Inflammable Structures 138 Premises used for offensive trades 18 Miscellaneous Storages 26 Premises installed with hydrant services (other than those mentioned above). 36 Schools 26 16 Total 1,153