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i. On hearing the alarm, they will at once light fire, unless they receive orders to the contrary from the Assistant Engineer.
ii. When on duty with Engines at Fires or Inspections, they will see that the directions regarding connecting delivery or Suction Hose laid down in Rule 6 are strictly observed. The Engine Driver will be held responsible that the different joints of the Suction Hose are firmly screwed home.
iii. When told off to take charge of a Coal Cart, Hose reel, Supply cart, Ladder or Escape, they will be liable to dismissal if it is not at all times ready for use or if they fail to take it with the Engines to a Fire. They will also be held responsible for any infringement of Rule 9.
iv. They are to obey the orders of the Engineer and his Assistant and are on no account to disconnect any portion of the machinery without his permission, unless on an emergency they be ordered to do so by one of the Superintendents.
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Stokers and Watchmen.
20.-Stokers, when not required for their ordinary work, will perform the duty of Watchmen in such manner as the Superintendent may from time to time direct. Watchmen and Stokers, while on duty, must be neatly dressed in uniform. The man on duty on the Tower of the Central Station will strike the hours and half hours by the Ships' bells. He must keep a strict look out and ring the alarm (see Rule 4) without delay, should he see a fire in any part of Victoria. In doubtful cases or in the event of a Fire on board ship or in British Kowloon, he will at once call the Senior Officer present and be guided by his instructions.
i. The Stoker on duty in the Central Station will remain in the Engine Room and the Watchman will be responsible for the rest of the building.
ii. In the event of Fire, the Watchman on the Engine Room duty will remain in charge of the building, while the other Watchmen and Stokers accompany the Engines, Hose reels, &c., to which they are attached to the Fire.
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i. On hearing the alarm, they will at once light fire, unless they receive orders to the contrary from the Assistant En- gineer.
ii. When on duty with Engines at Fires or
Inspections, they will see that the direc tions regarding connecting delivery or Suction Hose laid down in Rule 6 are strictly observed. The Engine Driver will be held responsible that the different joints of the Suction Hose are firmly
screwed home.
iii. When told off to take charge of a Coal Cart, Hose reel, Supply cart, Ladder or Escape, they will be liable to dismissal if it is not at all times ready for use or if they fail to take it with the Engines. to a Fire. They will also be held res ponsible for any infringement of Rule 9.
iv. They are to obey the orders of the Engineer and his Assistant and are on no account to disconnect any portion of the machinery without his permis- sion, unless on an emergency they be ordered to do so by one of the Superin-
tendents.
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Stokers and Watchmen,
20.-Stokers, when not required for their ordinary work, will perform the duty of Watch- men in such manner as the Superintendent may from time to time direct. Watchmen and Stokers, while on duty, must be neatly dressed in uniform. The man on duty on the Tower of the Central Station will strike the hours and half hours by the Ships' bells. He must keep a strict look out and ring the alarm (see Rule 4) without delay, should he see a fire in any part of Victoria. In doubtful cases or in the event of a Fire on board ship or in British Kowloon, he will at once call the Senior Officer present and be guided by his instructions.
i. The Stoker on duty in the Central Station will remain in the Engine Room and the Watchman will be responsible for the rest of the building.
ii. In the event of Fire, the Watchman on the Engine Room duty will remain in charge of the building, while the other Watchmen and Stokers accompany the Engines, Hose reels, &c., to which they are attached to the Fire.
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