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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH DECEMBER, 1882.

15.-Firemen will be supplied with the following Articles of Clothing every two years :---

1 Tunic.

1 Pair Trowsers.

1 Cap or Hat.

2 Pairs Boots or Shoes.

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The Helmet, Belt, &c., will be supplied as required, and Clothing damaged or destroyed at Fires will, with the approval of the Superintendent, be replaced free of charge.

Foremen and Assistant Foremen

16. should be able to instruct those under them in all matters relating to their duty, such as connecting, disconnecting and running out 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. ii. They should observe the conduct of the officers and men under them and report any irregularity on their part or any infringement of the departemental regulations without delay to the Superintendent.

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 sur- rounding buildings. They should also obtain all possible information 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 Engine they should see that the directions given in Rule 6 are strictly observed. They should use every means in their 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 contained 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.

Engineer.

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.

i. He is expected to instruct the Engine Drivers and Assistant Engine Drivers in their duties, and to supervise their work; and he should bring any disobedience or inattention on their part at once to the notice of the Superintendent.

ii. He will test the boilers of all the Steam Engines of the Brigade once every six months under hydraulic pressure equal to fifty per centum more than that used at Fires, and report having done so to the Superintendent, in writing.

Assistant Engineer.

18.-This Officer's duty is to aid the Chief Engineer in his various duties, to instruct the Engine Drivers, Assistant Engine Drivers, watchmen and stokers in their work and to repair and keep in order all the material of the Brigade.

i. He will have charge of the Stores in the Central Station and keep a record of all articles received and expended, giving the dates on which they were received into or issued out of Stock.

ii. He will furnish a Monthly Return of all serviceable and unserviceable articles in store to

the Superintendent.