984
ORDINANCE No. 4 of 1868.
Fire Brigade.
(b.) The engine drivers of steam engines will immediately light fires in the engines, and all members of the Brigade stationed on the central district will hasten to the central Fire Brigade Station to assist in taking the engines to the fire; but those men who are in charge of hose reels, coal carts, ladders, supply carts, &c., must on no account neglect those duties which they have been specially appointed to perform.
Arrival of Engines at Fires.
8. On the arrival of the engines, the assistant foremen and the assistant engine drivers will at once connect the delivery hoses with the engines, and then run them out towards the fire as directed by the Superintendents or foremen. After this, the suction hose will be carefully connected, and the assistant engine driver will see that it is properly screwed home. It must always be borne in mind that the shorter the suction hose the greater is the power obtained.
(a.) The hosemen attached to each engine will see that the hose is laid on in as straight a line as practicable without twists, sharp turns, or unnecessary bends; they must, from time to time, observe the position of the hose reel, so that they may be always prepared to replace promptly any length which may be burst or otherwise damaged.
Foremen.
4. Foremen and assistant foremen are expected to make themselves acquainted with the water system of Victoria (a plan of which will be supplied), to know the position of main plugs in all parts of the town, and also the tanks from which they are supplied. They should be able to give the men under them instructions on all points relating to their duty, such as connecting, disconnecting, and running out hose, and also as to the position of main plugs, wells, and other sources of water supply. It is their duty to ascertain the cause of fire in each case, and to report the same to the Superintendent; also to observe the conduct of the officers and men under them, and to report any irregularity on their part without delay.
(a.) When on duty at a fire, they must see that the men at the branch are placed in such a position that the stream may actually strike the burning materials. Playing at random through a window should be avoided whenever it is possible to obtain a better position, either by entering the house which is on fire, by ascending the roof of an adjoining building, or otherwise. They should see that a safe retreat is kept open for the men at the branch, and that those working manual engines are not exposed to unnecessary danger.
Engine Drivers.
5. Engine drivers and assistant engine drivers should be thoroughly acquainted with the water system, and should know where a supply of fresh or sea water could most readily be obtained in any part of the town.
This is to be considered discretionary when the fire is known to be at a considerable distance from the station.
984
ORDINANCE No. 4 or 1868.
Fire Brigade.
(b.) The engine drivers of steam engines will immediately light fires in the engines, and all members of the Brigade stationed on the central district will hasten to the central Fire Brigade Station to assist in taking the engines to the fire; but those men who are in charge of hose reels, coal carts, ladders, supply carts, &c., must on no account neglect those duties which they have been specially appointed to perform.
Arrival of Engines at Fires.
8. On the arrival of the engines, the assistant foremen and the assistant engine drivers will at once connect the delivery hoses with the engines, and then run them out towards the fire as directed by the Superintendents or foremen. After this, the suction hose will be carefully connected, and the assistant engine driver will see that it is properly screwed home. It must always be borne in mind that the shorter the suction hose the greater is the power obtained.
(a.) The hosemen attached to each engine will see that the hose is laid on in as straight a line as practicable without twists, sharp turns, or unnecessary bends; they must, from time to time, observe the position of the hose reel, so that they may be always prepared to replace promptly any length which may be burst or otherwise damaged.
Foremen.
4. Foremen and assistant foremen are expected to make themselves acquainted with the water system of Victoria (a plan of which will be supplied), to know the position of main plugs in all parts of the town, and also the tanks from which they are supplied. They should be able to give the men under them instructions on all points relating to their duty, such as connecting, disconnecting, and running out hose, and also as to the position of main plugs, wells, and other sources of water supply. It is their duty to ascertain the cause of fire in each case, and to report the same to the Superintendent also to observe the conduct of the officers and men under them, and to report any irregularity on their part without delay.
(a.) When on duty at a fire, they must see that the men at the branch are placed in such a position that the stream may actually strike the burning materials. Playing at random through a window should be avoided? whenever it is possible to obtain a better position, either by entering the house which is on fire, by ascending the roof of an adjoining building, or otherwise. They should see that a safe retreat is kept open for the men at the branch, and that those working manual engines are not ex- posed to unnecessary danger.
Engine Drivers.
5. Engine drivers and assistant engine drivers should be thoroughly acquainted with the water system, and should know where a supply of fresh or sea water could most readily be obtained in any part of the town.
This is to be considered discretionary when the fire is known to be at a considerable distance from the station.
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