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I would recommend additional hydrants in the following streets : -
Emerson Place and Boyd Street.
Pearl, between Waban and Jewett Streets.
Centre, between Bellevue and Sargent Streets.
Otis, between Walnut and Murray Streets.
Washington Park and Walnut Street.
Washington St., between Central Avenue and Harvard St.
Washington, between Parsons and Walker Streets.
River and Waltham Streets.
Cherry and Washington Streets.
Henshaw and Cherry Streets.
Highland, between Temple and Chestnut Streets.
Otis and Short Streets.
Chestnut Street, between Hillside Avenue and Otis St. Washington St., between Davis St. and Eddy's coal wharf. Elliott, between Cottage and Oak Streets.
Oak, between Elliott and Chestnut Streets. Centre and Paul Streets.
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Paul, between Parker and Centre Streets.
Willow and Lyman Streets. Franklin, between Centre Street and Kenrick Park. Grove, between Hancock Street and Woodland Avenue. Station, between Beacon Street and railroad.
FIRE STATIONS.
NO. 1 STATION
Is in good repair. I would again renew my recommenda- tions of the previous year, that the police station located in this building be removed to some other locality, and their rooms devoted to the needs of this department.
NO. 2 STATION
Is in good repair. A small outlay will be required for painting and the carpeting of the bunk-rooms.
NO. 3 STATION.
Defects in the roof at this station are such as to require the entire reslating of the building, constant repairs having failed to remedy the trouble ; also repairs to stable and bath-room.
NO. 1 TRUCK STATION
Is in good repair. A ventilator will be required for the stable, and the walls of the several rooms will require painting.
NO. 5 STATION.
Immediate repairs are required to the roof and bell-tower ; also painting inside and out, and the driveway paved.
NO. 6 STATION.
Repairs are necessary to front doors, and the driveway paved ; also the retinning of the bell-tower.
NO. 7 STATION.
Repairs to the roof, a cold-air connection to the furnace, and the paving of the driveway will be necessary.
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FIRES AND ALARMS.
The department has responded to 78 calls during the year, an increase of 39 over the previous year. A large number of still alarms were occasioned by the careless or malicious burning over of wood and grass lands, these calls being most frequent on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. As the localities where these fires occurred were some distance from immediate police supervision, little or nothing has been accomplished towards detecting or preventing this class of crime. It is hoped, however, that the amended ordinance covering misdemeanors of this kind will have a tendency to check this fast-growing evil.
While the department has been prompt and efficient in answering the increased demand for its services, still there are defects in the system which require immediate change. Under the present arrangement, no drivers are provided for the hose-reels, and these pieces of apparatus remain in their several stations in case of an alarm until a member comes in from the street to drive. That this serious drawback to the efficiency of this branch of the service may be obviated in a measure, I would earnestly renew my recommendations of 1880, that the permanent force be increased by making the position of stokers of engines permanent, and requiring them to drive their reels ; and the appointing of a driver for No. 4 Hose. With this change, the call force can be reduced.
FIRE LIMITS.
With the establishing of "fire limits " by the City Council, a competent officer should be appointed as building inspector.
CHEMICAL ENGINE.
I would renew my recommendations of 1880 for the pur- chase of a chemical engine. Frequent instances the past year have occurred where one of these engines would have proved invaluable. At the Torrey fire on Sargent Street, with a water damage amounting to very nearly $3,000, almost this entire loss could have been prevented had an apparatus of the above description been available. The following statistics
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relating to the value and efficiency of these engines in the cities and towns where they are in service is respectfully submitted for your examination : Boston, Chicago, Buffalo, New Orleans, Springfield, and Columbus, O., report from 30 to 80 per cent of all fires extinguished or controlled by them. The cities of Haverhill, Lawrence, Cambridge, Lynn, the towns of Quincy, Milton, Marlborough, Northampton, and others in this State, report the same success in their use.
I would recommend a careful consideration of this subject by your honorable body.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
As the city insures its own buildings, I would recommend that steam be used in preference to furnaces for heating pur- poses, particularly in the high-school building, where seven furnaces are required to heat the several rooms; and also in the City Hall, with reference especially to its safety as well as economy.
That every precaution may be taken to guard against fire, and every facility furnished for the prompt sending in of an alarm when one is discovered, I would recommend the placing of fire-alarm stations in each of the school-buildings. The importance of the prompt attendance of the department in case of fire in these buildings must be realized by all.
VISITORS.
The past year has shown a marked increase in the number of visitors to the several stations, 1,500 having registered in the books kept for that purpose.
APPROPRIATIONS, EXPENDITURES, AND RECEIPTS.
The appropriation for this department for the year ending Dec. 31, 1881, was $22,000. In addition to this amount a further sum of $1,175 was granted by the City Council, and ordered to be charged to miscellaneous account, for the placing of a new boiler on No. 1 Engine, and the exchange of horses for No. 2 Engine, making a total of $23,175.
The total expenditures for the year amounted to $22,967.32, leaving an unexpended balance of $207.68.
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The following statement will show the principal items of expenditure : -
Salaries . $11,641 97
Keeping of horses 2,658 67
Seven new signal stations, wire, labor, etc. 1,322 02
Maintenance of fire-alarm, repairs and supplies .
1,200 00
New boiler and repairs No. 1 Engine .
966 23
Hose .
885 00
New hose-reel, No. 4 .
638 00
Exchange of horses
375 00
Coal .
896 20
Gas .
291 00
Water rates at stations
197 00
Four pair Berry suspended harness
212 00
Rental of telephone instruments
80 00
Miscellaneous, as per books of the Auditor
1,604 23
Total .
. $22,967 32
Appropriation
. $22,000 00
Miscellaneous account
1,175 00
Total .
. $23,175 00
Amount expended
. $22,967 32
Amount unexpended .
207 68
FOR OLD MATERIAL.
The city was credited on bills of C. A. Cole 20 10
The city was credited on bills of J. Carroll 6 70
The city was credited on bills of F. H. Humphrey, 7 48
The city was credited on bills of O. Whipple
1 80
Total .
$36 08
Credit by cash, as per receipts of City Treasurer for old material . $3 00
Credit by cash, as per receipts of loss of depart- ment badges, No. 34, No. 38 7 00
Total $10 00
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Total credited by bills
$36 08
Total credited by cash
10 00
Total .
$46 08
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
With the submitting of this report closes also my third term as head of this department. And I desire to tender my sincere acknowledgments to His Honor the Mayor, and the City Council, and the Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department, for the cheerful indorsement and cordial co- operation tendered me in my official position ;
To the officers and members of this department for their courtesy and prompt attendance to duty ;
To the several heads of departments, and their subordi- nates, for the many acts of kindness which have rendered our associations at all times pleasant and harmonious.
Respectfully submitted.
H. L. BIXBY,
Chief of Fire Department.
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APPENDIX.
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Aldermen. - J. WESLEY KIMBALL, D. W. FARQUHAR.
Councilmen. - E. B. BOWEN, WILLIAM DIX, A. A. SMITH.
LIST OF THE OFFICERS, MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYEES.
NAME.
POSITION.
RESIDENCE.
H. L. Bixby .
W. Bemis.
Chief of Department Ass't Chief of Department .
Margin Street. Centre Street.
HEADQUARTERS FIRE-ALARM TELEGRAPH. CITY BUILDING, WILLOW STREET.
NAME.
AGE.
POSITION.
BADGE.
RESIDENCE.
G. W. Ulmer .
31
Operator
.
1
Centre Street.
No. 1 ENGINE.
STATION, - WASHINGTON, EAST OF CENTRE STREET.
MEMBERS.
AGE.
POSITION.
BADGE.
RESIDENCE.
F. D. Graves
25
Foreman, at call
15
Carleton St.
P. Y. Hoseason
26
Assistant,
66
8
Engine-House
C. W. Boulton
29
Clerk,
16
Washington St.
G. W. Boyd
22
Hoseman,
7
Engine-House.
E. P. Burnham
27
Hoseman,
9
Carleton Street.
R. J. Morrisey .
33
Hoseman,
.
13
Centre Street.
G. S. Noden
26
Hoseman,
66
.
14
Pearl Street.
C. F. Smith
25
Hoseman,
66
5
Washington St.
P. C. Carroll
29
Hoseman,
66
11
Wash'n & Centre.
H. C. Lindley .
35
Stoker,
66
.
4
Engine-House.
EMPLOYEES.
F. A. Judkins .
37
2
F. H. Harrington .
29
Engineer, permanent, Driver,
73
Engine-House. Engine-House .
.
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APPOINTMENTS DURING THE YEAR.
Aug. 15, 1881. - F. D. Graves, promoted to Foreman.
Aug 15, 1881. - P. Y. Hoseason, promoted to Assistant Foreman.
Aug. 15, 1881. - C. W. Boulton, promoted to Clerk.
Feb. 15, 1881. - G. S. Noden, to fill vacancy. July 15, 1881. - E. E. Coombs, to fill vacancy. Aug. 15, 1881. - C. F. Smith, to fill vacancy.
RESIGNATIONS SAME TERM.
Feb. 1, 1881. - A. L. Rhinds.
July 15, 1881. - E. Pike, jun.
Aug. 15, 1881. - W. H. Park, jun.
Nov. 15, 1881. - E. E. Coombs.
No. 2 ENGINE.
STATION, - WASHINGTON STREET, OPPOSITE LINCOLN PARK.
MEMBERS.
AGE.
POSITION.
BADGE.
RESIDENCE.
G. H. Haynes .
46
Foreman, at call
.
21
Cherry Street.
F. H. Humphrey .
35
Assistant,
.
23
Warren Avenue.
W. F. Rand
30
Clerk,
28
Lander Street.
J. Q. A. Hawkes .
56
Hoseman,
66
29
Auburn Street.
H. A. Waterhouse,
27
Hoseman,
.
.
24
Chestnut Street.
F. T. Burgess .
27
Hoseman,
66
22
Engine-House.
Timothy Quilty
25
Hoseman,
.
31
Prospect Street.
C J. Crowley .
25
Hoseman,
66
30
Engine-House.
T. W. Alfred
43
Hoseman,
66
27
Auburn Street.
W. M. Lucas .
24
Stoker,
66
19
Engine-House.
EMPLOYEES.
R S. Cummings .
32
Engineer, permanent, Driver, 66
18
Engine-House. Engine-House.
C. L. Berry . .
30
APPOINTMENTS DURING THE YEAR.
March 1, 1881. - W. M. Lucas, promoted to Stoker.
March 1, 1881. - T. Quilty, to fill vacancy.
July 1, 1881. - W. F. Rand, promoted to Clerk.
July 1, 1881. - (. Barker, to fill vacancy.
Aug. 15, 1881. - C. J. Crowley, to fill vacancy.
Dec. 1, 1881. - T. W. Alfred, to fill vacancy.
.
.
26
Webster Street.
C. V. Knowles .
36
Hoseman,
.
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RESIGNATIONS SAME TERM.
March 1, 1881. - M. J. Crowley.
July 1, 1881. - F. H. Barrows.
Aug. 15, 1881. - O. Barker. Nov. 30, 1881. - C. A. Cole, discharged.
No. 3 ENGINE.
STATION, - WILLOW STREET.
MEMBERS.
AGE.
POSITION.
BADGE.
RESIDENCE.
A. I. English . .
34
Foreman, at call .
35
Station Street.
G. F. Richardson ..
24
Assistant,
66
37
Engine-House.
S. F. Chadbourne,
31
Clerk,
66
41
Willow Street.
C. B. Geary
33
Hoseman,
66
42
Lyman Street.
W. Bliss .
26
Hoseman,
66
39
Willow Street.
Thomas R. Frost .
26
Hoseman,
66
.
40
Centre Street.
E. Frost .
21
Hoseman,
66
36
Centre Street.
G. Webb
24
Hoseman,
66
44
Centre Street.
Daniel McDonald .
27
Hoseman,
66
33
Centre Street.
W. Thompson .
24
Hoseman,
66
46
Engine-House.
A. J. Roach
23
Stoker,
.
45
Engine-House.
EMPLOYEES.
A. D. Colby
50
32
A. C. Jewett
23
Engineer, permanent, Driver,
43
Engine-House. Engine-House.
APPOINTMENTS DURING THE YEAR.
April 1, 1881. - Thomas R. Frost, to fill vacancy.
May 1, 1881. - E. Frost, to fill vacancy.
July 1, 1881. - D. McDonald, to fill vacancy.
July 1, 1881. - G. Webb, to fill vacancy.
Dec. 1, 1881. - W. Thompson, to fill vacancy.
RESIGNATIONS SAME TERM.
April 1, 1881. - S U. Dyer.
May 1, 1881. - H. G. Sawyer.
July 1, 1881. - V. Martin.
July 1, 1881. - W. Wilson.
Dec. 1, 1881. - G. N. B. Sherman.
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
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No. 1 TRUCK.
STATION, - WASHINGTON STREET, OPPOSITE WALKER.
MEMBERS.
AGE.
POSITION.
BADGE.
RESIDENCE.
W. S. Higgins .
34
Foreman, at call
.
62
Washington St.
L. H. Cranitch
36
Assistant,
60
Broadway.
B. F. Barlow
43
Clerk,
66
65
Parsons Street.
J. Murphy
32
Truckman,
66
61
Murray Street.
R T. Cranitch
27
Truckman,
66
64
Broadway.
J. H. Williams
45
Truckman,
66
69
Washington St.
J. H. Gilman
32
Truckman,
66
66
Allston Street.
D. O. Dow
38
Truckman,
87
Murray Street
F. B. Sisson
42
Truckman,
.
81
Washington St.
J. E. Watson
28
Truckman,
70
Allston Street.
T. C. Nickerson
37
Truckman, 66
68
Lowell Street.
C. Perry .
22
Truckman, “
·
63
Truck-House.
EMPLOYEE.
C. Murphy .
26
Driver, permanent
59
Truck-House.
APPOINTMENT DURING THE YEAR.
March 1, 1881. - C. Perry, to fill vacancy.
No. 4 HOSE.
STATION, - WASHINGTON, OPPOSITE WALKER STREET.
MEMBERS.
AGE.
POSITION.
BADGE.
RESIDENCE.
E. C. Waterhouse,
28
Foreman, at call
52
Murray Street.
.J. Fontaine .
31
Clerk,
66
47
Walnut Street.
F. A. Dexter
24
Hoseman,
50
Hose-House.
J. Deery .
24
Hoseman,
66
48
Murray Street.
J. F. Horrigan
37
Hoseman,
60
49
Washington St.
E. P. Besse .
41
Hoseman,
51
Brookside Av.
No. 5 HOSE. STATION, - AUBURN, NEAR MELROSE STREET.
MEMBERS.
AGE.
POSITION.
BADGE.
RESIDENCE.
W. F. Soule
43
Foreman, at call
.
53
Central Street.
C. A Drake
25
Clerk,
66
58
Hose-House.
J. Fanning .
23
Hoseman,
57
Lexington St.
D. J. O'Donnell
28
Hoseman,
66
56
Lexington St.
Charles A. Parsons,
33
Hoseman,
66
.
54
Hose-House.
·
.
.
.
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APPOINTMENTS DURING THE YEAR.
April 1, 1881. - H. Wright, to fill vacancy.
Nov. 1, 1881. - D. J. O'Donnell, to fill vacancy.
Dec. 1, 1881. - C. A. Parsons, to fill vacancy.
RESIGNATIONS SAME TERM.
July 1, 1881. - H. Wright.
Nov. 1, 1881. - A. H. Richards.
Nov. 1, 1881. - F. Washburn.
No. 6 HOSE.
STATION, - WASHINGTON STREET, ABOVE WALES.
MEMBERS.
AGE.
POSITION.
BADGE.
RESIDENCE.
R. H. Moulton
32
Foreman, at call
76
Wales Street.
B. Early .
25
Clerk,
66
75
Hose-House.
J. J. Kenny
24
Hoseman,
66
78
Hose-House.
W. B. Kenny .
22
Hoseman,
.
79
Beacon Street.
Charles S. Morse .
49
Hoseman,
.
74
Washington St.
J. J. Cunningham,
29
Hoseman,
.
77
Hose- House.
APPOINTMENTS DURING THE YEAR.
May 1, 1881. - R. H. Moulton, promoted to Foreman.
June 1, 1881. - B. Early, promoted to Clerk.
May 1, 1881. - C. S. Morse, to fill vacancy.
July 1, 1881. - J. J. Cunningham, to fill vacancy.
RESIGNATIONS SAME TERM.
May 1, 1881. - F. B. Reed.
June 1, 1881. - W. A. Leonard.
No. 7 HOSE.
STATION, - PETTEE STREET.
MEMBERS.
AGE.
POSITION.
BADGE.
RESIDENCE.
WV. S. Cargill .
34
Foreman, at call
82
High Street.
H A. Smith
27
Clerk,
66
84
Hose-House.
J. E. Trowbridge .
45
Hoseman,
66
81
High Street.
J. T. Thomason
33
Hoseman,
.
80
Chestnut Street.
A. Fuller
31
Hoseman,
.
83
Cottage Hill.
A. E. Easterbrook,
22
Hoseman,
.
86
Hose-House.
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FIRE-ALARM TELEGRAPH.
LIST OF NUMBERS, LOCATIONS, AND HOLDERS OF KEYS TO SIGNAL Signal STATIONS. Stations.
4. Auburn and Lexington Streets. Keys at Brush's, apothecary, and A. Plummer's.
5. No. 6 Hose-House. Keys at Hose-House and W. Jackson's.
6. High Street, west of Prospect School. Key at J. E. Trowbridge's.
7. Station Street and Glen Avenue. Keys at R. M. Wilson's, S. Clark's.
8. Beacon and Hammond Streets. Key at John Woodman's.
9. Brookline and Dedham Streets. Key at P. Mullin's.
12. Park and Church Streets. Key at Joseph Hill's.
13. Sargent and Centre Streets. Key at A. W. Freeland's.
14. Washington and Jewett Streets. Key at flag station, railroad.
15 No. 1 Engine-House. Key at Engine-House.
16. Church and Centre Streets. Keys at Dr. Scale's and O. Whipple's.
17. School and Pearl Streets. Keys at J. Jennison's, D. W. Farquhar's.
18. Newtonville Avenue and Howard Streets. Keys at R. Crosby's and Mrs. Tilton's.
21. No. 1 Truck-House. Key at Truck Station.
23. Washington and Walnut Streets. Key at Gaudelet's, apothecary.
24. Chapel and Watertown Streets. Keys at J. B. Murphy's store and Dugdale Mills.
25. Crafts and Watertown Streets. Keys at A. C. Judkin's and Silver Lake Manufacturing Company.
26. Walnut Street, opposite High School. Keys at C. S. Pulsifer's and Superintendent of Schools.
27. Highland Avenue and Mt. Vernon Street. Keys at Joseph Walker's and W. B. Bosson's.
31. Washington and Waltham Streets. Key at Ingraham's, apothecary.
32. River and Pine Streets. Key at M. J. Duane's store.
34. Waltham and Derby Streets. Keys at J. A. Newell's, P. Brennan's, and G Wilbur's.
35. No. 2 Engine-House. Key at Engine-House and flag station, rail- road.
36. Fuller and Washington Streets. Keys at Frank Cummings's and William Dix's.
37. Otis and Fountain Streets. Keys at L. Davis's, G. H. Ingraliam's.
41. Auburn and Charles Streets. Key at Mrs. Young's.
42. Woodland Avenue and Grove Street. Key at Laselle Seminary.
43. Ash and Islington Streets. Keys at R. M. Pulsifer's, W. B. Fowle's, and Thomas Hall's.
51. Washington and Concord Streets. Keys at Pillsbury's, apothecary, and A. C. Wiswall's & Co.
52. City Almshouse, Beacon Street. Key in charge of the matron.
61. Chestnut and Winter Streets. Keys at Post-Office, J. T. Thomason, and officers Newton Mills.
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62. Chestnut and Oak Streets. Keys at store B. Billings and A. E. Hodgson's.
64. Walnut Street, rear New York and New England depot. Keys at Post-Office and railroad station.
65. Cook and Boylston Streets. Keys at A. Craft's and T. Belger's.
612. Otis Pettee & Co. machine-shops (private). Key at counting-room. 71. Walnut Street and cemetery gate. Key at superintendent's office.
72. M. G. Crane & Co. machine-shop (private). Key at counting-room.
73. No. 3 Engine-House. Key at Engine-House.
74. Beacon Street and Laurel Avenue. Key at J. Gamman's, jun.
81. Ward Street and Waverly Avenue. Key at J. Ward's.
91. Clark and Parker Streets. Keys at W. D. Philbrick's and Samuel Jackson's.
The following persons are furnished keys in addition to the above :-
The City Marshal and all members of the police force; Superintendent of Streets; Superintendent of Water-Works; City Clerk; Deputy-Sheriff John M. Fisk, Richardson Street; Francis Murdock, Esq., Church Street, near Eldredge; J. Wesley Kimball, Chairman Fire Commissioners, Washington Park; J. Q. Henry, Esq., Eldredge, near Franklin Street.
LOCATION OF BELL-STRIKERS.
City Hall, Washington Street.
Congregational Church, Hancock Street.
No. 6 Hose-House (signal horn), Washington Street.
Methodist Church, Summer Street.
Mason School, Station and Beacon Streets.
Congregational Church, Centre Street.
Methodist Church, Walnut Street.
STATEMENT OF THE DUTY PERFORMED BY EACH COMPANY DURING THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1881.
APPARATUS.
HOSE LAID.
MILES TRAVELLED.
HOURS ON DUTY.
Feet.
No. 1 Engine
8,350
45
26.10
No. 2 Engine
7,300
55
29.25
No. 3 Engine
8,900
57
60.50
No. 1 Truck (Ladders)
1,354
136
56.15
No. 4 Hose
7,000
115
45.35
No. 5 Hose
2,050
60
23.10
No. 6 Hose
2,050
30
16.50
No. 7 Hose
3,100
52
29.
Grand Total .
40,104
550
267.15
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The following table shows the quantity and quality of hose, and where located : --
LOCATION.
COTTON.
QUALITY.
LEATHER.
QUALITY.
No 1 Engine
1,000
New.
1,000
Poor.
No. 2 Engine
1,550
New.
350
Fair.
No. 3 Engine
1,000
New.
1,000
Poor.
No. 4 Hose
1,400
New.
No. 5 Hose
-
1,200
Fair.
No. 6 Hose
1,200
Fair.
No. 7 Hose
1,600
Fair.
At headquarters .
-
-
600
Fair.
Total
4,350
-
-
Grand total, 11,900 feet.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY.
An inventory of property belonging to the city, in charge of the department and located at the several stations, is recorded at headquarters.
STATEMENT OF DETAILS OF FIRES AND ALARMS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1881.
Jan. 12, Still, 4.15 P.M. Centre and Homer Streets.
One-story frame church, occupied by First Congregational Society. No damage. Cause of alarm, explosion of gas in fur- nace. Apparatus present, Hose 3, Assistant Chief Bemis. Ser- vice, fifteen minutes.
Jan. 14, Box 23, 2.53 A.M. Washington Street, between Central Avenue and Court Street.
One-story frame stable, owned and occupied by D. Harrington & Sons. Loss on buildings, $500. Insurance, $500. Cause fire, smoking in building. Apparatus present, Engines 1, 2, HIose 4, 5, No. 1 Truck, Chief Department. Service, two hours, thirty minutes.
Jan. 20, Box 5, 4.10 P.M. Town of Needham.
Apparatus present, Engine 2, Hose 4, 5, 6, No. 1 Truck, Chief Department. Cause of alarm, call for assistance. Service, fifty minutes.
-
-
6,950
Feet.
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Jan. 26, Still, 11.55 A.M. Otis and Chestnut Streets.
Three-story frame dwelling, owned and occupied by H. A. Gould. Loss on building, $25. Insurance, no claim. Heat from furnace, melting off gas-pipe. Apparatus present, Hose 2, Chief Department. Service, thirty-five minutes.
Jan. 27, Still, 6.45 P.M. Station Street and Glen Avenue.
Three-story frame dwelling, occupied by Mrs. Smith. Loss on building, $10. No insurance. Cause of fire, defective open grate. Extinguished by Foreman English, Engine 3.
Feb. 17, Box 5, 5.40 P.M. Town of Wellesley.
Shoddy Mills, Sullivan & Hosmer. Call for assistance. Ap- paratus present, Engine 2, Hose 4, 5, 6, No. 1 Truck, Chief De- partment. Service, three hours twenty-five minutes.
Feb. 22, Box 73, 8.02 A.M. Lake Avenue.
One-and-half-story frame stable, owned and occupied by E. M. Fowle. Loss on buildings and contents, $435. Insurance, $1,100. Cause of fire, smoking in building. Apparatus present, Engine 3, Hose 4, 7, No. 1 Truck, Chief and Assistant of Depart- ment. Service, two hours and fifteen minutes.
March 10, Box 43, 12.15 P.M. Islington Avenue.
Two-story frame stable, owned and occupied by R. M. Pulsifer. Loss on building, no damage; on contents, $50. Insurance, $2,000. Cause of fire, slacking of lime by rain. Apparatus pres- ent, Engine 2, Hose 4, 5, 6. No. 1 Truck, Chief Department. Service, two hours.
March 14, Box 73, 2.20 P.M. Beacon Street, East of Station Street.
Two-and-half-story frame dwelling, owned and occupied by W. H. Wardwell. Cause of fire, burning chimney. No damage. Apparatus present, Engine 3, Hose 4, 7, No. 1 Truck, Chief and Assistant. Service, thirty minutes.
March 18, Special 22, 12.40 A.M. Brighton District.
Cause, call for assistance. Apparatus present, Engine 1, Chief Department. Service, forty minutes.
March 26, Still, 8.30 P.M. Webster Park.
Grass land. Cause, set by boys. Apparatus present, Hose 2, Chief Department. Service, thirty minutes.
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March 27, Still, 9.30 P.M. Chestnut Street.
Wood and grass land. Apparatus present, Hose 2, Chief Department. Service, one hour.
March 27, Still, 9.30 P.M. Pleasant Street.
Grass land. Apparatus present, Hose 3, Assistant Chief. Ser- vice, thirty minutes.
March 27, Still, 10.30 P.M. Homer Street.
Wood land. Apparatus present, Hose 3, Assistant Chief De- partment. Service, thirty minutes.
March 29, Still, 9.15 A.M. Washington and Beacon Streets.
Grass land. Cause, sparks from steam-shovel. Apparatus present, Hose 6, Assistant Foreman Leonard in charge. Service, one hour thirty minutes.
March 29, Still, 1.15 P.M. Pine Grove Avenue.
Wood land. Cause, locomotive sparks. Apparatus present, Hose 6, Foreman Reed. Service, one hour.
March 30, 3 A.M. Washington, East Beacon Street.
One-story frame ice-house, owned by A. S. Munroe. Loss on building, $50 ; loss on contents, $600. Insurance, $1,000. Cause of fire, incendiary. Department not called, through neglect of police.
April 1, Box 31, 11.40 A.M. Hillside Avenue and Mt. Vernon Street.
Two-and-half-story frame dwelling, owned and occupied by J. B. Chase. No damage. Cause of alarm, sparks from roofers' fur- nace. Apparatus present, Engine 2, Hose 4, 5, No. 1 Truck, Chief Department. Service, fifteen minutes.
April 3, Still, 3 A.M. Beacon Street, East of Washington.
Wood land. Apparatus present, Hose 6, Foreman Reed. Ser- vice, thirty minutes.
April 6, Still, 1 P.M. Beacon, East Station Street.
Wood land. Cause, carelessness. Apparatus present, Hose 3, Assistant Chief Department. Service, one hour.
April 6, Still, 6 P.M. Needham Street, near Pumping Station.
Grass land. Caused by boys. Apparatus present, Hose 3, 7, Assistant Chief Department. Service, one hour and fifty minutes.
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April 7, Still, 3.30 P.M. Needham Street, near Pumping Station.
Grass land. Cause, incendiary. Apparatus present, Hose 7, Foreman Cargill. Service, two hours.
April 7, Still, 4.50 P.M. Washington and Adams Streets.
Grass land. Cause, locomotive sparks. Apparatus present, Engine 1, Foreman Parks. Service, thirty minutes.
April 8, Box 31, 6.41 P.M. Mt. Vernon, East Hillside Avenue.
Careless burning of rubbish near adjoining buildings. Apparatus present, Engine 2, Hose 4, 5, No. 1 Truck, Chief Department. Service, twenty-five minutes.
April 9, Still, 6.41 P.M. Beacon Street and Railroad.
Grass and fences. Caused by locomotive sparks. Apparatus present, Hose 3, Assistant Chief Department. Service, thirty minutes.
April 9, Box 36, 12.43 P.M. Fuller and Washington Streets.
Wood land. Cause, carelessness. Apparatus present, Engine 2, Hose 4, 5, 6, No. 1 Truck, Chief Department. Service, two hours and twenty-five minutes.
April 9, Still, 3 P.M. Hyde Avenue and New York and New England Railroad.
Grass land. Cause, locomotive sparks. Apparatus present, Hose 3, Assistant Chief Department. Service, forty minutes.
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