CO129-211 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [8-9] — Page 218

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as connecting, disconnecting and running ont Hose, and also as to the situation of Wells, Fire Plugs and other sources of water supply.

i. It is their duty to ascertain and report to the Superintendent the cause of fire in each case.

ü. They should observe the conduct of the officers and men under them and report any irregularity on their part or any infringement of the departmental regu- lations without delay to the Superin- tendent.

iii. On the alarm of fire if they have not been detailed for special duty they will at once proceed with the Pioneers and carefully examine the burning premises and the surrounding buildings. They should also obtain all possible informa- tion regarding the water supply and the different approaches to the fire, with a view to laying the Hose, and employing the engine in the most effective manner. In placing the En- gine they should see that the directions given in Rule 6 are strictly observed. They should use every means in their

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power to exclude all avoidable currents of air from the Fire and to ascertain whether there are any communications with the adjoining houses either by the roof, gable or otherwise.

iv. They should see that the men at the branches are placed in the best possible position and that the directions con- tained in Rule 8 are carried out as well as circumstances will admit.

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.

Engincer.

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.