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Our wires, as located, traverse streets thickly lined with trees, which prove fruitful sources of trouble in stormy weather ; all disarrangement of the lines, either day or night, necessitates immediate attention and repairs. During the tornado of last July, the wires were seriously damaged and disarranged, requiring the most diligent and persistent ef- forts, until a late hour, before all parts of the city were again connected.
The liability of the city, in case of accident, resulting from defective poles, or broken wires, cannot be questioned. That this most important branch of the service may be kept up, I would recommend that the operator be paid a reason- able sum, and required to devote his whole time to its interest.
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ADDITIONAL FIRE ALARM STATIONS.
With an area of seventeen and one-half square miles of territory, our twenty-two (22) Fire Alarm stations are en- tirely inadequate to its proper protection. More stations are needed, and should receive the early attention of the City Council.
Additional striking apparatus is needed in Ward Four (4) at Newton Lower Falls. I would recommend the placing of a steam whistle upon one of the mills at that place, and connecting the same with the Fire Alarm. This can be done at a less expense than a bell and fixtures, and I am satisfied will prove as satisfactory. I would recommend that the poles, used for the fire alarm wires, be painted, as a matter of preservation. I would also recommend that the Signal Stations, and, when placed on poles, the poles also, be painted red, that they may be more readily located in case of fire.
HYDRANTS.
The Hydrant service, so far as it has been extended, has proved an invaluable aid. In many sections, however, the lack of water-mains, and, in others, the scarcity of hydrants, still demands the service of all our present apparatus.
STAND-PIPES.
The attaching of Stand-pipes to the hydrants, for the use of the watering-carts, has proved a hindrance to the fire ser- vice. I would recommend their immediate removal.
RESERVOIRS.
The Reservoirs which still remain in good repair should be retained, particularly those in Wards One and Seven. I would suggest the advisability of said reservoirs being con- nected with the street mains, through a four-inch supply, with a shut-off-gate, so located as to be easily accessible in case of need : with this for a supply, two or more engines can be concentrated at these points.
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HOSE.
The department has in use, at the present time, twelve thousand nine hundred feet of hose, -nine thousand nine hundred and fifty feet of leather, two thousand nine hun- dred and fifty feet of cotton hose (rubber-lined). Of the leather hose, twenty-six hundred feet is unfit for severe ser- vice, and should be replaced with new hose at the earliest opportunity.
Within the past few years, most of the large cities and towns have adopted the cotton (rubber-lined) hose; their experience having demonstrated that the many good quali- ties which it combines, such as strength, lightness, dura- bility and cleanliness, recommends this grade of hose as the most economical to purchase.
The experience of this department with this hose, covers a period of nearly three years ; during that time it has given the best of satisfaction, but one piece having proved defect- ive under a severe pressure.
Nothing tends to demoralize the earnest efforts of the department so much as the bursting of hose at a critical moment. For this reason alone, the best hose to purchase is that which meets the requirements of our service in all emergencies. Hose that fails at a pressure of one hundred pounds will not meet the wants of this department. The testing of hose below that standard, will invariably prove costly experiments in cases of urgent need.
The further purchase of twenty-six hundred feet of hose will be necessary to meet the requirements of the depart- ment for the coming year.
CHEMICAL ENGINES.
The experience of the town in Chemical Engines was such, that for many years they have been considered of little practical utility. The many improvements, however, which have been made in these engines, and the wonderful success which they are meeting with, in all the large cities and towns, throughout the United States, most certainly com-
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mend them as one of the most important adjuncts to a Fire Department. From personal observations in departments where these engines are used, and the wonderful celerity with which they can be placed in service, cannot but suggest the advisability of their adoption in this city.
Fires have occurred the past year, out of water limits, where, for the lack of one of these engines, the buildings have proved a total loss ; in other cases, serious loss has resulted from water, which could have been avoided, had a Chemical Engine been available. I would suggest the advis- ability of purchasing a double tank engine of the above description, and the placing of the same in the house now occupied by Hose Four (4), and the return of that apparatus to Auburndale. With the placing of one of these engines in service, a portion of the new hose called for can be dis- pensed with.
HOUSES.
The several houses of the department were carefully in- spected by the Committee on Public Property, and long- needed repairs and alterations were, upon their recommen- dation, authorized by the City Council. The stalls in the house of Engine Two were changed to face the apparatus ; the sleeping accommodations in this house are not what they should be. I would respectfully call the attention of the City Council to the changes required at this house, as recom- mended by my predecessors in this office. The stalls in the house of Hook-and-Ladder No. One should be changed to face the apparatus, as now arranged in the other houses, excepting the house of Engine One, where this change is necessary, but impracticable, owing to a portion of the building being occu- pied by the police. I would recommend that the police be provided for in some other locality, and this building devoted to the requirements of the fire service. With the exception of the house of Engine Three, which will require a small outlay for painting, the buildings are in excellent repair.
While recognizing the necessity for strict economy in the expenditures of this department, still the apparatus and equipments must not be allowed to deteriorate ; neither should necessary improvements be neglected.
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NEWTON FIREMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
This Association was organized August 2, 1879, for the purpose of affording relief to such members of the Fire De- partment as may be injured in health or limb while in the discharge of their duties as firemen.
The amount of funds now in the possession of the Asso- ciation is $312.00.
But one member of the Association has been a recipient of aid the past year ; foreman S. E. Wetherbee of Hook-and- Ladder No. One, from sickness, caused by exposure at the Rowe Street fire in May, was granted five months' relief.
It is hoped that our citizens will encourage the members of the department, and help them place this Association on a firm basis financially, with such donations, no matter how small, as they may feel disposed to give. The compensation received from the city is small; the members in moderate circumstances, with the liability to accident or sickness fre- quent, -in either case resulting in extra hardship to a de- serving class of men.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
I desire to express my personal acknowledgments to His Honor the Mayor, for his uniform courtesy and interest manifested at all times, in matters pertaining to this de- partment.
To the Honorable City Council, for the prompt attention given to all measures recommended for the benefit of the department.
To the Joint Standing Committee, Aldermen Barnes and Keith, Councilmen Kimball, Ellison, and Barton, for their cordial support and endorsement.
To Assistant Engineer Bemis my thanks are due for his earnest efforts and hearty co-operation, and to the officers and members of the several companies for the promptness and zeal displayed in the performance of their several duties.
To City Marshal Hinds, and his officers, for prompt attend- ance, and valuable services.
To the Superintendent of Streets.
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To the Superintendent of Water Works. To the City Clerk, who, as Secretary to the Board, has rendered valuable assistance.
To the Boston Board of Fire Commissioners.
To Chief Engineer Green, and assistants, Flanders, Fer- nald, and Colligan, for courtesies extended.
And to all others who have, in any way, rendered this department service, these acknowledgments are tendered.
Respectfully submitted, H. L. BIXBY,
Chief of Fire Department.
SUPPLEMENT.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Salaries, including engineers
$12,970.72
Keeping of horses .
3,192.00
Water rates for house supplies
209.00
Gas at houses
338.70
New hose
1,000.00
New truck
700.00
New ladders .
300.00
New horse, Hose 7
175.00
Repairs, supplies, &c.
2,725.27
Labor, stock, and supplies, - Fire Alarm
1,000.00
$22,610.69
Appropriation
$22,000.00
Amount expended .
$22,610.69
Credit for sale old material, &c.
17.78
Amount expended in excess of appropriation .
$592.91
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APPENDIX.
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
ALDERMEN .- F. G. BARNES, W. W. KEITH.
COUNCILMEN .- J. W. KIMBALL, W. P. ELLISON, C. C. BARTON.
BOARD OF ENGINEERS.
NAME.
AGE.
RANK.
RESIDENCE.
SALARY PR. ANNUM.
H. L. Bixby. W. Bemis.
37
Chief Eng'r.
Margin Street.
$1050 00
30
Ass't do.
Centre & Beacon.
300 00
E. O. Childs.
32
Secretary.
Richardson St.
100 00
PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF CHIEF ENGINEER.
1 horse,
1 hand lantern,
1 harness,
1 dark 66
1 wagon,
1 whip,
1 sleigh,
1 Johnson pump,
1 buffalo robe,
1 hammer,
1 street blanket,
1 monkey wrench,
1 weight,
2 pairs plyers,
1 13-inch gong,
50 feet 3 rubber hose.
1 headlight,
Store Room.
100 lbs. waste, 2 telephones loaned by comp'y,
1 doz. sponge,
18 galls. sperm oil,
5 pr. curry combs (inferior),
4 " polish,
1 gall. castor oil,
1 doz. harness soap,
3 brooms,
6 pkgs. matches,
9 hat tips,
2 pr. line snaps,
2 coats,
1 New Haven hitch,
1 pr. lanterns (old).
1 pr. frames,
1 duster, 6 department badges,
15 fire alarm keys,
1 set department dies,
10 lbs. Castile,
1 department badge die,
2 doz. soap,
3 boxes wheelgrease,
4 brushes,
3 pkgs. emery cloth,
3 H. hooks,
2 call bells,
25 lbs. packing.
(new),
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NEWTON FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH. HEADQUARTERS CITY BUILDING, WILLOW ST., WARD 6.
NAME.
AGE.
BADGE.
RANK.
RESIDENCE.
SALARY PER ANNUM.
G. W. Ulmer.
29
1
Operator.
Lyman Street.
$450 00
WIRES, ETC.
37 miles of wire on poles and 6 large gongs in circuit: buildings, 4 small gongs 66
724 poles set,
22 signal boxes,
LOCATION OF BELL-STRIKERS.
Elliott Church, Centre street,
Wards 1 and 7. Ward 2.
Methodist Chruch, Walnut street,
3.
Congregational Church, Grove street,
66 4.
Methodist Church, Summer street, 66 5.
Mason School, Station and Beacon streets,
66
6.
OPERATING ROOM.
1 four-circuit repeater, (in case). 1 lounge.
6 galvanometers. 1 clock.
2 switch-boards. 1 mirror,
2 keys in circuit (in case). 2 cuspadores. 1 desk, 2 chairs.
BATTERY ROOM.
4 stands for battery, 182 jars in circuit, 20 spare jars,
100 lbs. zincs. 75 ft. kerite, 1 stove and pipe, 1 mirror.
STORE ROOM.
1 wagon, complete,
8 bitts and bittstock,
1 splice ladder,
1 iron chisel,
1 harness,
3 files,
12 rubber hooks,
1 hammer,
1 pr. gas nippers,
1 countersink,
2 pr. cut 66
2 doz. lag screws,
1 bbl. glass insulators (220),
1 gimlet (long),
50 ft. ¿ inch rope,
1 axe,
1 solder pot,
1 tool box,
1 pr. spurs,
4 doz. iron insulator pins,
2 spoon shovels,
2 wooden "
185 lbs. No. 9 BB galv. wire,
250 " compound wire,
4 spike poles,
600 ft. parafine 66
1 tree trimmer,
2 tampers,
2 mallets,
1 saw,
1 frame chisel,
2 fork wrenches,
1 monkey wrench,
1 screw-driver,
1 root cutter,
2 doz. cross-arms.
1 steel bar, 7 ft.
1 wire reel,
City Hall, Washington street,
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LOCATION OF SIGNAL BOXES.
Box 4 .- Auburn and Lexington streets, Auburndale.
" 5 .- Hose house No. 6, Lower Falls.
" 6 .- High street, Upper Falls.
" 7 .- Walnut street, near R. R. Station, Newton Highlands.
" 8 .- Beacon and Hammond streets, Chestnut Hill.
" 9 .- Dedham and Brookline streets, Oak Hill.
" 12 .- Park and Church streets, Newton.
" 13 .- Sargent and Centre streets, Newton.
" 14 .- Washington and Jewett streets, Newton.
" 15 .- Engine house No. 1, Newton.
" 21 .- Hook-and-Ladder No. 1, Washington street, Newtonville.
" 23 .- Washington and Walnut streets, Newtonville.
" 24 .- Police Station, North Village.
" 31 .- Waltham and Washington streets, West Newton.
" 32 .- River and Pine streets, West Newton.
" 35 .- Engine house No. 2, West Newton.
" 41 .- Charles street, Riverside.
" 52 .- Poor Farm.
" 62 .- Chestnut and Linden streets, Upper Falls.
" 72 .- Crane's Machine Shop, Newton Highlands. (Private.) " 73 .- Engine house No. 3, Newton Centre.
" 81 .- Ward street and Waverley avenue, Chestnut Hill.
Second and General Alarms will be given by order of the Chief or Assistant only.
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ENGINE ONE.
HOUSE, WASHINGTON, BELOW CENTRE ST., WARD 7.
NAME.
RANK.
Age. Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
F. E. Judkins.
Engineer.
34
2
Engineer.
Engine House.
$900 00
F. Harrington.
Driver.
26
73
Driver.
Engine House.
700 00
H. C. Lindley.
Fireman.
29
4
Painter.
Engine House. Centre St.
100 00
W. H. Park, Jr.
Foreman.
34
5 Provisions.
80 00
C. E. F. Ross.
Ass't do.
38 12 Wheelwright.
Engine House.
65 00
O. F. Hamlin.
Clerk.
24 9
Mason.
Channing St.
65 00
O. R. Evans.
Hoseman.
38
86
Painter.
Fayette St.
60 00
C. A. Estabrook.
-
29
7
Grocer.
Jefferson St.
60 00
G. R. Ashton.
66
25
13 Carpenter.
Engine House.
60 00
Chas. Boulton.
66
28
16 Carpenter.
Winthrop Ave. Carlton St.
60 00
P. Hoseason.
66
24
8 Car'age Paint'r
Engine House.
60 00
E. Pike, Jr.
24
6 Gas Fitter.
Washington St
60 00
The engine in charge of this company is a double pump, first- class, built by Hunneman & Co., of Boston, in 1867. Placed in service in 1868.
Diameter of steam cylinder, 714 inches. 66
Length of stroke,
8
Diameter of pumps,
41/4
Length of stroke,
8
When worked to full capacity will discharge 800 gallons per minute.
PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF ENGINE COMPANY No. 1.
Engine Room.
1 steam fire engine (complete), 4 lanterns,
1 horse hose-carriage,
3 oil cans,
6 arm chairs,
1 vise,
3 pr. monkey wrenches,
1 life rope,
2 pr. pipe tongs,
2 play pipes,
1 breast drill,
1 pr. steps,
1 hammer,
2 hydrant connections,
1 Stillson wrench,
3 whips,
50 ft. 2 inch rubber hose,
2 Johnson pumps,
1 pr. lead bars,
2 chamois,
2 single
3 sponges,
15 fire hats,
2 brooms,
16 overcoats,
1 dustpan and brush,
8 pr. spanners,
1 suction rope.
60 00
D. C. Graves.
21
15
Printer.
Avon Place.
60 00
G. S. Holmes.
34
11 Paper Hanger.
16
Bunk Rooms.
6 iron bedsteads,
6 hair mattresses,
6 husk 66 6 spreads (white),
11 chairs, 2 tables,
12 wool blankets,
2 carpets,
17 sheets,
1 oil carpet,
14 pillow slips.
6 rugs,
1 carpet sweeper,
10 cuspadores.
Stable.
3 horses,
3 sets double harness,
1 single 66
1 B. lead
7 collars (4 inferior), 5 66 (worthless),
4 blankets,
1 curry comb,
1 card,
1 mane brush,
2 brooms.
1 pitch fork,
1 harness tub,
1 pr. hooks, 3 collar weights and hooks.
Basement.
1 ash barrel,
1 hose oiler,
1 cooking stove,
1 heater,
4 coal boxes,
2 shovels,
12 tin dippers, 1 tin barrel soap, 1 washtub, 2000 ft. 22 inch leather hose, (poor order.)
Storeroom.
1 supply wagon, 1 pung,
1 scraper, 1 harness pan,
1 extra saddle,
4 Micker bridles,
1 pair traces,
1 halter,
4 surcingles, 1 shaft girt,
2 martingales,
6 straps,
1 clipping comb and shears,
1 stall hook,
5 hitch straps,
2 water pails,
10 pillows, 4 towels,
1 bureau,
1 dry sink, 2 stands,
1 pole, 2 tons Cannel coal.
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ENGINE TWO. HOUSE, WASHINGTON ST., OPP. LINCOLN PARK, WARD 3.
NAME.
RANK.
Age. Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
R. S. Cummings.
Engineer.
30
17
Engineer.
Engine House.
$900 00
C. L. Berry.
Driver.
27
19
Driver.
Engine House.
700 00
M. J. Crowley.
Fireman.
26
18
Painter.
Engine House.
100 00
G. H. Haynes.
Foreman.
41
21
Carpenter.
Cherry St.
80 00
F. H. Humphrey.
Ass't do.
33
23
Hardware.
Henshaw St.
65 00
F. H. Barrows.
Clerk.
33
30
Salesman.
Washington St
65 00
J. Q. A. Hawkes.
Hoseman.
54
26
Painter.
Webster St.
60 00
C. V. Knowles.
33
29
Painter.
Washington St
60 00
H. A. Waterhouse
23
24
Painter.
Engine House.
60 00
F. T. Burgess.
24
22
Plumber.
Engine House.
60 00
W. A. Whittaker.
33
20
Painter.
Washington St
60 00
W. F. Rand.
25
28
Wheelwright.
Webster St.
60 00
C. A. Cole.
35
27 Blacksmith.
Washington St
60 00
C. A. Needham.
66
21
25
Painter.
Engine House.
60 00
Walter M. Lucas.
22
31
Carpenter.
Hunter St.
60 00
The engine in charge of this company is a double pump, second class, built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, Manches- ter, N. H., 1871, placed in service in 1872.
Diameter of steam cylinder,
678 inches. 66
Length of stroke,
8
Diameter of pumps, .
418
Length of stroke,
8
When worked to its full capacity, will discharge 700 gallons per minute.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF ENGINE COMPANY No. 2.
Engine Room.
1 steam fire engine (comp'e),
11 cuspadores,
1 horse hose carriage "
4 nozzles,
1850 ft. leather hose,
1 vise,
1150 ft. cotton hose,
1 clock,
50 ft. ¿ hose,
1 pot (water),
15 fire hats,
1 drinking tank,
17 woolen coats,
1 Johnson pump,
2 prs. steps,
1 shovel,
2 door mats,
1 poker,
1 jack,
1 jack screw,
3 leading hose pipes,
1 hammer,
3 hydrant wrenches,
1 brass saw,
2 hydrant valves,
2 monkey wrenches,
1 doz. arm chairs,
3 stuff-box wrenches,
1 set lead bars,
1 wheel-cap wrench.
1 table,
2
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Bunk Rooms.
6 iron bedsteads, 3 tables,
2 bureaus, 6 hair mattresses, 6 husk 66
6 bolsters, 36 sheets and pillow cases, 13 chairs, carpets, 10-inch gong.
Basement.
1 hose oiler,
1 tank,
1 wheelbarrow, 45 tin dippers, 1 ash barrel,
2 copper boilers, 1 cook stove, 1 copper kettle, 2 tons Cannel coal.
Stable.
3 horses,
4 double harnesses,
9 blankets, 1 curry comb,
2 single 66
3 brushes,
3 collars,
3 collar weights and hooks.
Store Room.
1 wagon,
1 piece suction, 1 extra whiffletree,
8 spare wheels (engine & hose),
4 hooks and chains.
4 bushel baskets,
ENGINE THREE.
HOUSE, WILLOW ST., BETWEEN CENTRE AND SUMNER, WARD 6.
NAME.
RANK.
Age. Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
A. D. Colby.
Engineer. Driver.
31
33
Driver.
Engine House.
700 00
A. C. Jewett.
Fireman.
21
34
Painter.
Engine House.
100 00
H. G. Sawyer.
Foreman.
32
36
Clerk.
Willow St.
80 00
G. W. Ulmer.
Ass't do.
29
44
Fire Al'm Opr. Painter.
Lyman St.
65 00
C. A. Peck.
Clerk.
22
46
S. F. Chadbourne Hoseman.
27
41
Carpenter.
Willow St.
60 00
Jno. Davidson.
66
26
40
Coachman.
Beacon St.
60 00
A. J. Roach.
66
21
38
Clerk.
Warren St.
60 00
W. Bliss.
23
39
Painter.
Willow St.
60 00
G. F. Richardson
21
37
Clerk.
Lyman St.
60 00
Van Martin.
66
33
45 Carpenter.
Centre St.
60 00
Lac Martin.
27
43 Carpenter.
Centre St.
60 00
A. J. English.
30
35 Carpenter.
Centre St.
60 00
48
32
Engineer.
Engine House.
$900 00
E. C. Holmes.
Engine House.
65 00
C. B. Garey.
30
42 Carpenter.
Lyman St.
60 00
1 pung,
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'The engine in charge of this company is a double pump, second class, built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, Manches- ter, N. H., 1874 ; placed in service March, 1875.
Diameter of steam cylinder, 678 inches. Length of stroke, 8 66 Diameter of pumps,
Length of stroke,
8
When worked to its full capacity, will discharge 800 gallons per minute.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF THIS COMPANY.
Engine Room.
1 steam fire engine (complete),
1 horse hose carriage,
1 set lead bars,
2 play pipes,
1 Johnson pump,
3 leading hose pipes,
15 fire hats,
15 coats,
1 dust pan and brush,
2 shovels, .
2 bars,
1 poker,
1 jack screw,
13 pairs spanners, 1 wagon jack,
2 die plates,
10 dies,
2 taps,
2 pipe cutters,
6 cold chisels,
1 monkey wrench,
2 Stillson wrenches,
5 files,
1 vise,
1 hammer,
6 drills,
1 ratchet drill.
Bunk Rooms.
5 comforters,
6 spreads,
4 chairs,
6 pillows,
2 tables,
18 sheets,
2 bureaus,
2 carpets.
Parlor.
1 rug, 1 carpet.
1 table, 1 mirror, 18 chairs,
12 pillow cases,
6 pairs blankets,
1 extra engine grate,
1000 ft. cotton hose,
1050 ft. leather hose.
50 ft. 2 inch rubber hose, 1 zinc pan,
15 lbs. waste,
2 hydrant gates,
2 hydrant wrenches,
1 water pail.
4 door mats,
2 W. brushes,
50 ft. & rope, 1 20-ft., 1 14-ft. flags,
1 8-in. door gong.
1 indicator.
Tool Room.
6 iron bedsteads,
10 mattresses,
3 hair bolsters,
41/4 66
20
Basement.
Half barrel oil,
1 hose oiler,
2 galls. sperm oil,
1 cook stove and boiler, 4 hose brushes,
1 5 gall. can, 12 “ 6
15 tin dippers,
1
6
5 tin pans,
1 2} "
1 shovel, 1 poker.
1 axe,
Stable.
3 horses,
8 street blankets,
2 sets double harness,
2 fly blankets,
2 single 66
2 curry combs,
1 pair traces,
2 brushes,
1 single "
1 mane brush,
1 set lead harness,
1 card,
7 halter bridles,
1 quart measure,
2 blind
1 stall hook,
2 pairs lead traces,
2 forks,
1 heavy saddle,
4 brooms,
1 light 66
1 pail,
1 pair hames,
1 chamois.
2 halter straps,
3 collar weights and hooks.
Store Room.
1 set spare wheels,
HOOK-AND-LADDER ONE. HOUSE, WASHINGTON ST., OPP. WALKER, WARD 2.
NAME.
RANK.
Age. Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
Chas. Murphy.
Driver.
23
59
Driver.
Truck House.
$700 00
W. S. Higgins.
Foreman.
31
62 Carpenter.
Washington St
80 00
W. H. Dyer.
Ass't do.
26
63
Clerk.
Truck House.
65 00
L. H. Cranitch.
Clerk.
33
60 Painter.
Washington St
65 00
R. F. Cranitch.
Ladd'rm'n
24
64
Painter.
Truck House.
60 00
J. H. Gilman.
Washington St
60 00
J. H. Williams.
66
42
66
Painter.
Linwood St.
60 00
O. Dow.
35
86
Plumber.
Murray St.
60 00
F. B. Sisson.
40
81 Carpenter.
Washington St
60 00
J. E Watson.
25
70 Contractor.
Allston St.
60 00
A. O. Davis.
20
68
Clerk.
Truck House.
60 00
B. F. Barlow.
66
32
65 Blacksmith.
Parson St.
60 00
J. Murphy.
66
30
61 Teamster.
Murray St.
60 00
29
69
Milkman.
1 wagon, complete,
3 tons Cannel coal.
The truck in charge of this company was built by Bulkley & Merritt of New York, and rated first-class. Placed in service, September, 1879.
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It carries a total of 314 feet of ladders, which were made by the Extension Ladder Company of Bangor, Me., and are complete in every respect.
Weight of truck, when ready for service, 5000 lbs.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF THIS COMPANY.
Truck Room.
1 two-horse truck, complete,
3 blankets,
1- monkey wrench, 1 jack,
1 hammer,
1 bell,
1 pair lead bars,
1 door gong,
4 Johnson pumps,
1 broom and dust pan,
13 coats,
1 feather duster,
13 fire hats, 1 single whippletree,
2 scrub brushes,
50 2 rubber hose,
1 clock,
7 chairs,
1 mirror,
4 cuspadores,
1 drinking tank.
3 mats,
Bunk Rooms.
36 yards carpets, 4 iron bedsteads,
5 pillows, 4 chairs,
4 hair mattresses,
3 curtains,
4 excelsior “
4 cuspadores,
6 double blankets,
1 bureau,
6 comforters,
1 mirror.
4 spreads,
Parlor.
30 yards carpet,
1 table,
13 chairs, 4 curtains.
Basement.
1 cook stove and boiler (old), 28 dippers. 1 force pump (old),
Stable.
2 horses, 1 double harness, 1 lead harness,
1 curry comb and brushes, 1 pair pole straps, 2 collar weights and hooks.
2 mop handles,
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HOSE FOUR. HOUSE, WASHINGTON ST., OPP. WALKER, WARD 2.
NAME.
RANK.
Age.
Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
E. C. Waterhouse
Foreman. Clerk.
24
52
Carpenter.
Hose House.
$80 00
J. Fontaine.
27
47
Shoemaker.
Wash'n and Walnut.
65 00
F. A. Dexter.
Hoseman.
21
50
Clerk.
Hose House.
60 00
J. F. Horrigan.
34
48
Painter
Washington St
60 00
J. Deery.
21
49
Lamp Dept.
Hose House.
60 00
E. P. Besse.
66
39
51
Carpenter.
Brookside Avel
60 00
The carriage in charge of this company was built by Hunneman & Co., of Boston, 1874, and placed in service the same year.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF THIS COMPANY.
Carriage Room.
1 horse hose carriage,
2 leading hose pipes,
700 feet leather hose,
6 hose straps,
800 " cotton hose,
1 axe,
6 fire hats,
2 head-lights,
6 coats,
1 pair lanterns,
2 hydrant valves,
2 hydrant wrenches,
4 lanterns,
1 Johnson pump.
6 pairs spanners,
Bunk Rooms.
24 yards carpet,
2 single bedsteads,
3 hair mattresses,
1 double
2 excelsior «
5 double blankets,
4 comforters,
3 spreads,
4 pillows,
2 curtains, 4 chairs,
2 cuspadores,
1 mirror,
12 pillow cases,
1 bureau,
7 towels.
Parlor.
30 yards carpet, 7 chairs,
1 table.
Stable.
1 collar weight and hook, 1 horse,
1 harness, 1 street blanket.
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23
HOSE FIVE. HOUSE, AUBURN ST., ABOVE MELROSE, WARD 4.
NAME.
RANK.
Age. Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
W. F. Soule.
Foreman.
41
53
Carpenter.
Melrose St.
$80 00
J. F. Kimball.
Clerk
32
54
Carpenter.
Auburn St.
65 00
C. H. Hall.
Hoseman.
30
55
Painter.
Central St.
60 00
J. C. Merrill.
23
56 Awning Mak'r.
Hose House.
60 00
C. A. McCullom.
29
57
Carpenter.
Grove St.
60 00
A. H. Richards.
24
58 Clerk.
Woodland Av.
60 00
The carriage in charge of this company was built in Philadel- phia, 1867. Placed in service, October, 1878.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF THIS COMPANY.
Carriage Room.
1 horse hose carriage,
35 tin dippers,
1 pung,
1 monkey wrench,
1 street blanket,
2 hose brushes,
6 hats,
13 chairs,
6 coats,
1 broom,
5 pairs spanners,
1 duster,
1 Johnson pump,
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