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ANNUAL REPORT
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45
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Respectfully submitted,
R. C. Periello, B. S., Milk Inspector, Bacteriologist and Authorized Agent.
REPORT OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT NURSE
Dear Dr. Kent:
I herewith submit my annual report for the year ending December 31, 1930.
Health instruction and prevention of disease are one of the most important functions of the Health Department.
During February and March of this year, working with the State Depart- ment of Public Health, one hundred and forty-four infants were tuberculin tested. Out of this number, fifteen were positive reactors and X-rayed at the local hospital with no evidence of active tuberculosis among the fifteen X-rayed.
Each case of pulmonary tuberculosis and tuberculosis of other forms are reported to this department. Hospitalization is advised and urged for the protection of other members of the family and for the patient's welfare.
Thanks to Dr. Garnet Smith, Supt. of Bristol County Hospital, X-ray service is offered free for each member in a home where a case of pulmonary tuberculosis has been reported. Early diagnosis and surgical treatment has lowered the death rate of tuberculosis.
October 31st the State Department of Public Health, Tuberculosis Division, conducted a reclassification clinic at Dr. Kent's office, 5 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis, hilum tuberculosis and tuberculosis of other forms were revoked due to negative chest X-ray.
We have had more contagious diseases reported this year than for several years. A decided increase in scarlet fever cases were reported and it has been noted that these cases, on the average, were of the more virulent type of the disease.
We have had a total number of 63 scarlet fever cases as against 13 cases of scarlet fever in 1939. All cases under quarantine were kept under close super- vision and mothers instructed in the technique of home care to prevent the spread of this disease. Home visits were made to the homes of known contacts and recommendation was made to the School Department to exclude these children.
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Diphtheria prevention clinics are held at Sturdy Memorial Hospital each Saturday morning during October and November. A house-to-house canvas was made by me and mothers advised to have their infants immunized. This year through our department we notified by form card over three hundred parents of infants to have their children immunized against diphtheria; thereby hoping to cover the entire city thoroughly. This year we had excellent attendance at the clinics. We have not had a case of diphtheria reported for 7 years.
Vaccination clinics were held at Sturdy Hospital during September. This service was offered to families unable to pay a private physician by Dr. Batter- shall, School Physician.
The Attleboro Girls' Health Camp finished its eighteenth year of service. This was the sixth season for girls. Girls selected for this camp are from needy homes and definitely underweight and malnourished. Before entering camp each child was given a physical examination by Dr. Kent, Health Officer. Be- fore entering camp physical defects such as diseased tonsils and adenoids are removed and dental defects corrected through the school clinic. Through the courtesy of the Lions Club the camp girls were given a year's membership to the Y. M. C. A.
February, 1939, the health program at the Parochial School was taken over by this Department. Physical examination being made by Dr. Kent. One-half day each week is allotted for this work. Home visits have been made where there have been physical defects found. Children found to have poor vision have had this defect corrected. Dental defects have been corrected through the school clinic and several children have had defective tonsils and adenoids removed. Children with defective hearing and heart murmurs have been referred to their family physician. It is gratifying to Dr. Kent, Health Officer, and me to note the decided improvement in 2 years of posture, health habits, nutrition and cleanliness among the children. We receive the most cooperative support from Fr. Masse, Pastor, and Nuns of St. Joseph's School.
I wish to acknowledge the splendid cooperation of the School Physician, School Nurse, District Nurses, Family Welfare, Public Welfare, Lions Club, Doctors' Club, School Dental Clinic, Dental Hygienist, Superintendent of Sturdy Memorial Hospital, and Dr. Garnet Smith, Superintendent of Bristol County Hospital.
Number of Pulmonary Tuberculosis cases reported 1940. 6
Number of Tuberculosis cases other forms .. 2
Number of home visits to tuberculosis cases and contacts. 142
Number of deaths from tuberculosis. ()
Number of diphtheria prevention home visits. 197
Number of contagious disease visits. . 251
Number of home visits for Health Camp and Parochial School. 311
(Signed) Mary E. MeMahon, R. N.
REPORT OF ATTLEBORO HEALTH CAMP, 1940
Thirty-six girls attended camp for the six weeks period from July fifth to August fifteenth. The ages of the children were from seven to fourteen years and their average age was ten and one-half years.
Health improvement, the purpose of camp, is to a great extent intangible, but consistent gain in weight is one tangible improvement, therefore, the follow- ing may be of interest.
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Average gain in weight 5 lbs.
Total gain in weight. 179 lbs.
12 children gained 61 1-2 lbs. in 1 1-2 months at camp.
The same children gained 27 1-4 lbs. in 10 1-2 months (from one camp season to the next). They gained 34 1-2 lbs. more in 1 1-2 months at camp than they did in the other 10 1-2 months of the year.
There were other important health gains such as improvement in mental attitudes and social adjustment. There was obvious improvement in general appearance, through posture correction, from out-of-door living, healthful activities, well balanced meals, and plenty of rest.
Camp activities consisted of swimming, dramatics, folk-dancing, bead- weaving, metalcraft, sewing, and many parties. Interesting books were freely available and provided many quiet hours of entertainment.
Four counsellors and one assistant chosen for their special abilities to guide camp activities were most conscientious and efficient in their work. Much of the success of camp depends upon the personnel.
An effort was made to acquaint the parents, during the Sunday visits, with camp practices, in the hope that health measures might be carried into the home.
The Lions Club showed constant interest in the camp project by main- taining the buildings and equipment and by visiting the children while camp was in progress. Donations of ice cream, candy, and entertainment by Lions Club inembers and other friends added greatly to the happiness of the children.
A fine new flag was given this year by the Gilbert Perry Post Auxiliary.
Lois E. Wilmarth, R. N., Supervisor.
REPORT OF DENTAL CLINIC
Dr. R. P. Kent Health Officer Attleboro, Mass.,
January 2, 1941
Dear Dr. Kent:
We herewith submit the report of the dentists and dental hygienist for the school year of 1940.
As is the policy of dental clinics throughout the state, the regular dental work is limited to the first three grades in both public and parochial schools. There is this limitation because of necessity. The lack of funds and the lack of more clinics make regular work beyond these grades impossible at present. The ages covered are the ones best suited to our aim of prevention. In this age group, we are able to repair if necessary, the very important sixth year molar and to preserve the first teetli for the proper growth and development of the jaw.
All pupils of all grades of all schools are given emergency treatments at any time.
In addition to regular dental care, as practiced in the clinic, many special cases are given treatment. Replacements for lost front teeth are made for pupils brought to our attention. X-ray pictures were taken in many other cases. The money for this work is provided by the Fund of the Attleboro Foundation.
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The Dental Hygienist assisted the dentist at clinic and has given prophylactic treatments. Inspections were made in all grades through the eighth. Notices were sent home to each family urging treatment at either the family dentist or clinic. Each child was asked to bring a certificate when work was completed by the family dentist.
Follow up for certificates and clinic arrangements is another of the hygienist's duties. In some cases, such as accident on the school yard in which there was a mouth injury, home visits and dental office visits were necessary.
Toothbrushes were sold and movies were used in connection with the edu- cational program. Talks on proper mouth hygiene, good health habits, correct diet, and necessity of regular dental care are the subjects covered in the instruc- tion. Material for classroom work by the teacher was also furnished by the hygienist.
The clinic has proven its worth many times by the marked improvement in appearance, health and in some instances scholarship of many of our patients. The consciousness that in order to have good general health one must have good dental health is very apparent in both the children and in the parents with whom we have come in contact.
An exhibit was made by the pupils of the Bliss School and displayed at the Murray Church. The project received many favorable comments because of its value as a health lesson by those interested in Health Teaching in Bristol County.
We wish to thank the dentists for their cooperation in sending dental cer- tificates to us.
Also we wish to express our gratitude to you, Dr. Walter Briggs, Mr. Joseph Finberg, Mr. Fales, Mrs. Wendell and all the principals and teachers for their help.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) Anderson S. Briggs W. E. Turner Barbara H. Greene, D. H.
STATISTICAL REPORT OF DENTAL CLINIC FOR 1940
Number of examinations 83
Number of sittings . 953
Number of new patients 337
Number of old patients 618
Number completed by clinic. 241
Number completed by family dentist
Number of temporary teeth fillings. 260
Number of permanent teeth fillings 897
891
Number of temporary teeth extracted.
Number of permanent teeth extracted . 243
43
Number of emergencies 104
Number of X-rays.
8
Number of clinic days
154
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Report of Dental Hygienist
Number of inspections
2567
Number of school visits.
243
Number of classroom visits. 457
Number of home visits
5
Number of movies. .
39
Number of conferences
19
Number of cleanings.
170
Total number of pupils visiting family dentist
698
DIPHTHERIA PREVENTION CLINIC
1940
New Schicks
4
Re-schicks.
0
Negative
1
Positive.
3
Not read
0
Total number of treatments
459
Total number immunized with toxoid.
144
Under 1 year immunized .
40
Number of cases 1-2 years immunized.
42
New cases 5-6 years .
4
New cases 4-5 years.
13
New cases 2-4 years .
30
New cases under 6 years
129
New cases under 2 years . Under 1 year
40
1-2 years
42
2-3 years
9
4-5 years.
13
5-6 years.
4
6-10 years.
12
10-14 years.
3
Over 14 years.
0
Percent under 6 years
89.5%
EXPENDITURES, 1940
Health Officer
$ 1,000.00
Milk Inspector.
1,600.00
Inspector of Animals.
600.00
Inspector ot Slaughter
200.00
Tuberculosis Nurse
1,600.00
Care of Dump.
731.64
Collector of Garbage
1,391.24
Clerk.
942.00
State Sanatoria.
2,325.50
Dental Clinic.
2,898.71
Phone.
64.44
Laboratory Maintenance.
246.78
Materials-Care of Dump
3.75
Maintenance of Car.
462.07
Tuberculosis and Diphtheria Prevention Clinics
126.62
Physicians' Fees.
664.00
82
21
3-4 years
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ANNUAL REPORT
Fees-Other Cities and Towns.
.00
Inspector of Plumbing.
673.50
Office Supplies
89.28
Incidentals.
24.59
Quarantine and Contagious Disease Hospitals.
660.08
Nursing and Care at Home
59.23
TOTALS EXPENDED
$16,363.43
ESTIMATED APPROPRIATIONS, 1941
Health Officer .
$ 1,000.00
Inspector of Milk
2,000.00
Inspector of Slaughter.
200.00
Inspector of Animals
600.00
Health Department Nurse
1,600.00
Caretaker of Dump
729.29
Collector of Garbage
1,385.00
Clerk. .
939.00
Dental Hygienist.
1,300.00
State Sanatoria
3,000.00
Phone .
70.00
Laboratory Maintenance.
200.00
Materials-Care of Dump
50.00
Use of Car-Maintenance.
500.00
Tuberculosis and Diphtheria Prevention Clinics
125.00
Quarantine and Contagious Disease Hospitals.
600.00
Nursing and Care at Home.
100.00
Physicians' Fees .
700.00
Fees-Other Cities and Towns.
150.00
Inspector of Plumbing.
425.00
Office Supplies.
75.00
Incidentals.
25.00
Dental Clinic.
1,600.00
TOTALS
$17,373.29
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ANNUAL REPORT
CAUSES OF DEATH
january
February
- March
April
- May
June
July
- August
September
October
- November
December
Totals
Accident-Falling Valve
1
1
Accident-Gunshot.
1
1
Acidosis.
1
1
Alcoholism
11
1
1
4
Arterio-sclerosis.
3
1542425342
1
36
Asphyxiation
2
1
3
Brain tumor
1
1
Bronchitis-acute
1
2
Bronchitis-chronic
1
1
1
2
5
2
4
7
2
1
30
Cerebral haemorrhage
2
2
4613
4
5
3
6
42
Cholecystitis-acute.
1
1
2
Congenital heart disease
1
1
Congenital hernia.
1
1
Coronary thrombosis.
4 2 2 2
1
3
1
5
2
22
Diabetes
1
1
1
1
1
5
Endocarditis-chronic .
1
1
3
Heart disease.
1 3
5
5
5
3
4
44
Hepatitis-acute.
1
1
Hodgkins' disease
1
1
2
Idiopathic asthma.
1
Intestinal obstruction
1
1
Leukemia. .
1
1
2
Meningitis-Influenzal.
1
1
2
Meningitis-Pneumoccal
1
1
Myocarditis-Chronic .
1
1
2 3
2
111
2
1
15
Nephritis-Acute.
1
1 1
1
1
1
6
Paralysis agitans. .
1
1
Perinephritic abscess
1
1
Peritonitis.
1
1
Pneumonia-Broncho.
2
3 2 2
1
1
11
Pneumonia-Hypostatic
2
1
3
Pneumonia-Lobar.
1
1
2
4
Post partum haemorrhage
1
1
Premature birth.
1
1
1
1
2
6
Prostatic obstruction
1
1
Pulmonary embolism
1
1
Senility .
1
1
Spina bifida
1
2
Stillborn .
1
1
1 1
1 2
2
2
1
17
Suicide.
1
1
1
3
Surgical shock .
1
1
2
Thyroid toxicosis.
1
1
Toxaemia-maternal.
1
1
Tuberculosis-pulmonary
3 2 2
1
3
1124
1
4
24
Typhoid Fever.
1
1
Ulcer-Peptic.
1
1
Ulcer-Perforated.
1
1
2
Uraemia .
3
1
1
5
Volvulus
1
1
Total
27 25 33 37 18 20 21 32 32 25 29 31 330
1
1
Nephritis-Chronic.
1 7 5 2 1
3
3 3
1
Accident-Fall.
6
Accident-Auto
-
Cancer.
1 3
1
1 2
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ANNUAL REPORT
DEATHS BY MONTHS
Deaths
Stillbirths
January
26
1
February
24
1
March.
32
1
April
36
1
May
17
June.
18
2
July
19
2
August
29
3
September
30
2
October
25
0
November
27
2
December
30
1
Totals
313
17
DEATHS UNDER 1 YEAR
Total
Male
- Female
- Under 1 day
1-2 days
2-3 days
3 days to 1 week
1-2 weeks
- 2-3 weeks
3-4 weeks
1-2 months
2-3 months
3-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months
January
February
3
2
2
March
1
1
1
April
1
1
1
May
1
1
1
June
1
1
1
August
3
3
2
1
September.
October
November
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
December.
1
1
1
Totals
17 12 5 8
1
1
111112
Acidosis.
1
1
1
Asphyxiation
2
1
1
1
1
Broncho pneumonia
2
1
1
1
1
Cerebral haemorrhage
1
1
1
Congenital hernia
1
1
1
Premature birth
7
6
1
5
1
1
Spina bifida.
2
2
1
1
Toxaemia-maternal
1
1
1
Totals
17 12 5 8
1
1
1
1
1
1 1 2
2
1
1
2
July
DEATHS BY AGES
Totals
Female
Male
Under 1 year.
1-2 years.
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
5-10 years
10-15 years
15-20 years ....
20-30 years.
30-40 years.
40-50 years
50-60 years
60-70 years.
70-80 years.
Over 80 years. .
January
26
13
13
2
3
2
1
3
6
4
5
February
24
12
12
5
1
1
3
4
5
7
5
9
March .
32
20
12
1
1
1
3
3
1
8
9
9
April.
36
13
23
1
17
co
=
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
1
1
May.
18
7
11
1
1
1
1
1
3
5
5
June.
9
6
13
2
1
2
1
4
5
4
July
29
15
14
3
1
2
2
2
2
10
8
4
August.
30
11
19
1
1
1
3
11 10
3
September
25
4
21
1
1
2
2
4
4
7
4
October
27
00
9
4
1
2
1
1
7
3
00
November
30
12
18
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
7
6
4
TOTALS.
.313 137 176
20
2
1
1
2
2
CO
15
15
23
31
70 67 58
4
2
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3
5
December
6S
CASES OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES DEATHS FROM CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
Trichinosis
Neonatorum
Ophthalmia
Suppurative Conjunctivitis
Pneumonia
Lobar
Influenzal Meningitis
Bacillary Dysentery
Cough
Whooping
Bite
Dog
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Fever
Scarlet
Mumps
Measles
Measles
German
Pox
Chicken
Cases
Deaths
Cases
Deaths
Cases
Deaths
Cases
Deaths
Cases
Deaths
Cases
Deaths
Cases
Deaths
Cases
Deaths
Cases
Deaths
Cases
Deaths
Cases
Deaths
Cases
Deaths
Cases
Deaths
Cases
Deaths
January
2
1
1
2
1
12
1 1
1
6
7
6
21
4
1
April.
1
5
2
1
9
May.
1
1
5
3
1
47
June. .
1
2
10
3
1
1
31
1
August
6
5
1
4
7
S
3 1
11
3
7
10
1
2
October .
4
6
6
3
1 21
1
1
8
2 2 11
1
2
8
4 7
10
TOTALS
1
1
1
15 4 2 2 6
32
65
50 24 63
6
106
7
40
4
3
3
3
1
3
8
February
March .
5
10
6
3
1
14
1
1
July .
7
2
1
1
3
September
29
November
December
-
4
1
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Frederick L. Briggs, D. V. M.
December 31, 1940
Dr. R. P. Kent, Health Officer, Attleboro, Mass.,
Dear Doctor:
I herewith submit my nineteenth annual report as Inspector of Animals for year ending December 31, 1940.
I have made 198 calls to various parts of the city to examine, quarantine and release 66 dogs that had bitten people as a prevention of Rabies. There has been one case of rabies in dogs in the past year.
I have examined for release, account of Interstate Shipment of cattle, 70 head.
I have inspected the following animals and the conditions under which they are kept on 141 premises.
Pure Bred Grade
Cows
91
832
Swine. 935
Young Cattle
30 157
Sheep. 11
Bulls 4 24
Goats 17
I have supervised disinfection of premises in three cases where tuberculosis reactors had been condemned by me.
Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Frederick L. Briggs, D. V. M. Inspector of Animals
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF SLAUGHTERING
December 31, 1940
Dr. R. P. Kent, Health Officer, Attleboro, Mass.,
Dear Doctor:
I herewith submit my eleventh annual report as Inspector of Slaughtering for the year ending December 31, 1940.
Slaughter House and Field Inspections
Carcasses stamped and passed for food. 14
Hogs 10
Cattle
1
Calves 3
No condemnations as unfit for food.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) Dr. Frederick L. Briggs, Inspector of Slaughtering.
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
Dr. Ralph P. Kent, Health Officer,
December 31, 1940
City of Attleboro, Massachusetts,
Dear Sir:
The following is a report of work performed by the Inspector of Plumbing during the year 1940:
There were 319 permits granted.
Number of toilets installed 246
Number of tubs installed.
154
Number of lavatories installed 230
Number of sinks installed 178
Number of showers installed.
11
Number of laundry trays installed. 20
Number of sewer connections 28
Number of slop sinks 5
Number of sink and tray combinations installed. 5
Number of urinals installed. 13
Number of foot tubs installed. 1
New Buildings. 66
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) John W. Bullock, Inspector of Plumbing.
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ANNUAL REPORT
FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
William E. Sweeney
Hayward H. Sweet Chairman
Alfred J. Laliberte Clerk
Report of Board of Fire Engineers
Fred A. Clark Chief
MAYOR John W. MeIntyre
COMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bradford E. Tyndall, Chairman Herbert C. Lavigueur Harold W. Cole
BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
Hayward II. Sweet, Chairman William A. Sweeney
Alfred J. Laliberte, Clerk Fred A. Clark, Chief
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ANNUAL REPORT
PERMANENT MEN Located at South Main Street Station
Chief Fred A. Clark
22 Hayward St. 5 Second St.
Asst. Chief Joseph O. Mowry
Lieut. Albert N. Knight
408 Washington St.
Lieut. Herbert E. Knight
15 Angell St.
Lieut. Clifford E. Dieterle
496 Newport Ave.
Lieut. Edward M. Paton.
176 Pleasant St.
Andrews, Albert W.
12 Olive St.
Barney, Frank E.
681 Park St.
Barrett, Francis J.
3 High St.
Cassidy, Harold.
52 North Ave.
Caswell, Gilbert F.
21a County St.
Demers, William A.
27 Holman St.
Fielding, Clifford E.
492 Thacher St.
Gay, Charles I.
155 Park St.
Godfrey, Peter.
116 Wilmarth St.
Gorman, Herman F.
706 South Main St.
Greve, Leo A.
373 Thacher St.
Hatfield, James W
23 Bushee St.
Peets, Herbert E.
32 Hebron Ave.
Powers, Harold T.
56 Carpenter St.
Riley, William E.
96 Park St.
Stewart, Charles E.
240 1-2 South Main St.
Uhlig, Walter R ..
205 Pine St.
Wheaton, William A
66 Emory St.
Located at Union Street Station
Capt. Hiram R. Packard
8 Hope St.
Capt. Herbert E. Brown
9 Franklin St.
Claflin, Joseph I.
70a Hazel St.
Hearn, Joseph W.
53 Thacher St.
Hopkinson, Ralph L.
6 Benefit St.
Lees, Nelson B.
61 Adamsdale Ave.
Paradis, Delphis J. B.
35 Baker St.
Parker, Herbert C.
163 North Ave.
Pelletier, Adrian J.
21 East St.
Thurber, Herman M
35 South Main St.
Located at South Attleboro Station
Capt. Roy M. Churchill.
1536 West St.
Lieut. William F. Ahern
567 Thacher St.
Charon, Henry E.
46 Hodges St.
Duigmedgian, Manuel.
105 Parker St.
Leedham, Thomas R.
410 Brown St.
Lees, William J.
45 Curtis Ave.
Moore, Frederick W. S.
54 Brownell St.
Morris, Harry E.
57 Fenton Ave.
Smith, Joseph A.
39 Allen Ave.
Located at Hebronville Station
Walton, Newell C. 27 Lafayette St.
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ANNUAL REPORT
To His Honor, the Mayor, and Municipal Council:
We have the honor of submitting the annual report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 20, 1940, together with such recommendations as we think necessary for increasing the efficiency of the Department.
Organization
The Department consists of :
4 Engineers 44 Officers and men
Fire Stations and Apparatus
Central Fire Station, South Main Street, Station No. 1
1 Ahrens-Fox 750-gallon Triple Combination
1 Ahrens-Fox 500-gallon Triple Combination
1 Ahrens-Fox City Service Ladder Truck
1 Chief's Car
1 Asst. Chief's Car
1 Supply Car
Union Street Station No. 2
1 Ahrens-Fox 750-gallon Triple Combination
1 Seagrave Tractor-drawn 75-foot Aerial Truck
South Attleboro Station, No. 4
1 Ahrens-Fox 750-gallon Triple Combination
1 Seagrave City Service Ladder Truck
Hebronville Station, No. 5
1 Ahrens-Fox 500-gallon Triple Combination
Emergency Apparatus at Central Station
1 Trailer with Portable Lighting, Foam and Smoke Mask
1 Trailer with Boat, Grappling Irons and Inhalator
APPARATUS
5 Ahrens-Fox Triple Combinations
3 Ladder Trucks
1 Chief's Car
1 Asst. Chief's Car
1 Supply Truck
2 Trailers
The Department, including all companies, has laid 2,100 feet of 1 1-2 inch hose, 24,450 feet of 2 1-2 inch hose, raised 3,154 feet of ladders, used 112 gallons of chemical, 526 water cans, 21 pyrenes, 7 foam, 6 oxygen tanks and used the booster tanks 154 times.
The Department has responded to the following alarms:
Alarms from boxes 74
Assembly 0 Still alarms 403 Total 477
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ANNUAL REPORT
Classification
Ash box
4
Autos.
28
Automatic sprinkler
2
Awning
1
Broken water pipe.
2
Brush.
204
Building
57
Chimney
41
Dump
29
Electrical appliance.
3
False .
12
Fence.
3
Flushing lacquer
2
Freight car.
3
Gain entrance
10
Gasoline
1
Inhalator
3
No fire
32
Oil burning stove
17
One pipe heater
1
Rescue animal
10
Rescue person .
7
Syphon .
3
Sawdust
1
Taking picture.
1 Total 477
We have been out of the City twice to North Attleboro, once to Norton, Pawtucket and Plainville.
FIRE LOSS
Value of Buildings at risk. 537,275.00
Value of Contents at risk.
1,644,070.00 $2,181,345.00
Insurance on Buildings 605,270.00
Insurance on Contents.
1,638,150.00
2,243,420.00
Loss on Buildings
11,863.69
Loss on Contents
4,788.25
Insurance paid on Buildings
11,613.69
Insurance paid on Contents.
4,743.25
16,356.94
Loss not covered by insurance
295.00
LEARN THE LOCATION OF YOUR NEAREST FIRE ALARM BOX We have been successful in keeping our fire loss at a low figure.
IMPROVEMENTS
The roof of Union Street Station was repaired.
Engine four, South Attleboro, overhauled and painted.
Engine one, Ladder one and Ladder three overhauled and are now in first class condition.
16,651.94
Engine five, Hebronville, new clutch and checked and is in good condition.
RECOMMENDATIONS
We again recommend the installation of an oil burning furnace in the Central Fire Station to replace present one that is unsafe and not dependable. This furnace is in such bad condition that it does not heat the building and has been in use since 1910.
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ANNUAL REPORT
We again recommend that the salary of the Chief and Assistant Chief be restored to original amounts prevailing before cuts in salaries were made.
We again recommend the purchase of a small truck for handling supplies for each station. Present one is of 1922 vintage.
We recommend the purchase of one thousand feet of one and one-half inch hose.
We would recommend that as soon as possible the addition of six more men to the Department be made as we are undermanned during sickness and vacation periods.
We recommend that in the near future something should be done about the relocation of the Hebronville Station. The present building is in bad condition and we feel that a new building in a new location, where it would be of more service to the City as a whole, would be better than spending money on extensive repairs to the present building.
We recommend the purchase of a Chief's car to replace the 1933 Buick, donated to the Department in 1935.
The permanent men have requested the Board of Engineers to recommend that their wages be placed on a salary basis. We are forwarding this petition to the Mayor and Council. We recommend that favorable action be taken.
FIRE PREVENTION
As a body dedicated to the saving of life and property, and paid servants of the City of Attleboro, we feel that present conditions in our city should be remedied and that our citizens and children should receive the protection afforded through modern fire prevention methods.
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