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ORDINANCE No. 4 of 1868.

Fire Brigade.

(b.) He will test the boilers of all the steam engines of the Brigade once every six months under hydraulic pressure equal to at least fifty per centum more than that used at fires and report having done so to the Superintendent, in writing.

Firemen's Equipment.

9. Firemen will be supplied with the following articles of clothing every two years:

1 Tunic.
1 Pair trousers.
1 Cap or hat.
2 Pairs of boots or shoes.

The helmet, belt, &c., will be supplied as required, and clothing destroyed at fires will, with the approval of the Superintendent, be replaced free of charge.

Station of Watchmen and Stokers.

10. The watchmen and stokers of the Fire Brigade will be stationed and employed as follows:--

Central Fire Brigade Station,..... 6 Watchmen.
Harbour Master's Officers' Quarters, 4 Stokers.
West Point Engine House, 2 Watchmen.
East Point Engine House, 2 Watchmen.
Clock Tower Alarm Bell, 2 Watchmen.

Duties.

11.

CENTRAL STATION.-WATCH TOWER,
from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. (a.) No. 1. Watchman,
No. 2.
No. 3.
No. 4.

9 P.M. to 12 P.M. 12 P.M. to 3 A.M. 3 A.M. to 6 A.M.

CENTRAL STATION. ENGINE HOUSE.
from 6 P.M. to 12 P.M.
12 P.M. to 6 A.M.
» 6A.
6 A.M. to noon.
to 6 P.M.
noon
6 P.M. to 2 A.M.

(b.) No. 1. Stoker, 4
No. 2.
No. 3.
No. 4.
No. 5.

No. 1. Watchman,
No. 2.
No. 3.
No. 4.

2 A.M. to 6 A.M.
6 A.M. to 10 A.M.
10 A.M to 2 P.M.
2 P.M. to 6 P.M.

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ORDINANCE No. 4 of 1868. Fire Brigade. (b.) He will test the boilers of all the steam engines of the Brigade once every six months under hydraulic pressure equal to at least fifty per centum more than that used at fires and report having done so to the Superintendent, in writing. Firemen's Equipment. 9. Firemen will be supplied with the following articles of clothing every two years: 1 Tunic. 1 Pair trousers. 1 Cap or hat. 2 Pairs of boots or shoes. The helmet, belt, &c., will be supplied as required, and clothing destroyed at fires will, with the approval of the Superintendent, be replaced free of charge. Station of Watchmen and Stokers. 10. The watchmen and stokers of the Fire Brigade will be stationed and employed as follows:-- Central Fire Brigade Station,..... 6 Watchmen. Harbour Master's Officers' Quarters, 4 Stokers. West Point Engine House, 2 Watchmen. East Point Engine House, 2 Watchmen. Clock Tower Alarm Bell, 2 Watchmen. Duties. 11. CENTRAL STATION.-WATCH TOWER, from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. (a.) No. 1. Watchman, No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. 9 P.M. to 12 P.M. 12 P.M. to 3 A.M. 3 A.M. to 6 A.M. CENTRAL STATION. ENGINE HOUSE. from 6 P.M. to 12 P.M. 12 P.M. to 6 A.M. » 6A. 6 A.M. to noon. to 6 P.M. noon 6 P.M. to 2 A.M. (b.) No. 1. Stoker, 4 No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. No. 5. No. 1. Watchman, No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. 2 A.M. to 6 A.M. 6 A.M. to 10 A.M. 10 A.M to 2 P.M. 2 P.M. to 6 P.M.
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996 ORDINANCE No. 4 or 1868. Fire Brigade. (b.) He will test the boilers of all the steam engines of the Brigade once every six months under hydraulic pressure equal to at least fifty per centum more than that used at fires and report having done so to the Superin- tendent, in writing. Firemen's Equipment. 9. Firemen will be supplied with the following articles of clothing every two years: 1 Tunic. 1 Pair trowsers. 1 Cap or hat. 2 Pairs of boots or shoes. The helmet, belt, &c., will be supplied as required, and clothing destroyed at fires will, with the approval of the Superintendent, be replaced free of charge. Station of Watchmen and Stokers. 10. The watchmen and stokers of the Fire Brigade will be stationed and employed as follows:-- Central Fire Brigade Station,..... Harbour Master's Officers' Quarters, West Point Engine House, 6 Watchmen. 4 Stokers. 2 Watchmen. 2 Watchmen. East Point Engine House, .2 Watchmen. Clock Tower Aların Bell, .2 Watchmen. Duties. 11. CENTRAL STATION.-WATCH TOWER, from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. (a.) No. 1. Watchman, No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. "" 9 P.M. to 12 P.M. 12 P.M. to 3 A.M. 3 A.M. to 6 A.M. CENTRAL STATION. ENGINE HOUSE. from 6 P.M. to 12 P.M. 12 P.M. to 6 A.M. » 6A. 6 A.M. to noon. to 6 P.M. noon 6 P.M. to 2 A.M. (b.) No. 1. Stoker, 4 No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. No. 5. No. 1. Watchman, No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. " 2 A.M. to 6 A.M. 6 A.M. to 10 A.M. 10 AM to 2 P.M. 2 P.M. to 6 P.M.
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ORDINANCE No. 4 or 1868.

Fire Brigade.

(b.) He will test the boilers of all the steam engines of the Brigade once every six months under hydraulic pressure equal to at least fifty per centum more than that used at fires and report having done so to the Superin- tendent, in writing.

Firemen's Equipment.

9. Firemen will be supplied with the following articles of clothing every two years:

1 Tunic.

1 Pair trowsers.

1 Cap or hat.

2 Pairs of boots or shoes.

The helmet, belt, &c., will be supplied as required, and clothing destroyed at fires will, with the approval of the Superintendent, be replaced free of charge.

Station of Watchmen and Stokers.

10. The watchmen and stokers of the Fire Brigade will be stationed and employed as follows:--

Central Fire Brigade Station,.....

Harbour Master's Officers' Quarters,

West Point Engine House,

6 Watchmen.

4 Stokers.

2 Watchmen.

2 Watchmen.

East Point Engine House,

.2 Watchmen.

Clock Tower Aların Bell,

.2 Watchmen.

Duties.

11.

CENTRAL STATION.-WATCH TOWER,

from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.

(a.) No. 1. Watchman,

No. 2.

No. 3.

No. 4.

""

9 P.M. to 12 P.M. 12 P.M. to 3 A.M. 3 A.M. to 6 A.M.

CENTRAL STATION. ENGINE HOUSE.

from 6 P.M. to 12 P.M.

12 P.M. to 6 A.M.

» 6A.

6 A.M. to noon.

to 6 P.M.

noon

6 P.M. to 2 A.M.

(b.) No. 1. Stoker,

4

No. 2.

No. 3.

No. 4.

No. 5.

No. 1. Watchman,

No. 2.

No. 3.

No. 4.

"

2 A.M. to 6 A.M.

6 A.M. to 10 A.M.

10 AM to 2 P.M.

2 P.M. to 6 P.M.

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