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NO. 6 STATION.
This requires painting inside and out, but otherwise is in good repair. New front doors have replaced those formerly used, and much-needed ventilation has been provided for the bath-room.
NO. 7 STATION.
Is in good repair. Drainage and ventilation, both of which were urgent necessities, received the early attention of the proper committee. Slight alterations and repairs to stalls should be attended to the coming year.
The " sliding pole " used in Stations 1, 2, 3, and No. 1 Truck, having proved its usefulness, I would recommend its general adoption.
FIRE-ALARM TELEGRAPH.
The Fire-Alarm Telegraph was first introduced under the town government in October, 1873. At that time it con- sisted of thirty-five miles of wire, divided into four circuits, with fifteen signal-stations, three tower-strikers, four fifteen- inch and two eight-inch gongs. This system has kept pace
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in a measure with the growth of the city, and at the present time consists of fifty-three miles of wire, upon which thirty- three additional signal-stations, four tower-strikers, five fif- teen-inch and four eight-inch gongs, and four "electric door attachments " have been added. The close of the present year completes ten years of service in this city. During this time it has proved indispensable, not only to the Fire De- partment, but to the citizens at large, whose interests it has protected at all times.
Most of the poles upon which the wires were placed have become defective and unsafe; particularly is this the case on Waverly Avenue. Repairs of this nature will be required more or less on all the circuits the coming year.
Street widenings and alterations, the enlarging of the track-bed of the Boston and Albany and the Circuit railways, have added very considerably to the expense-account of this department. In accordance with recommendations from this department, the City Council authorized the purchase of two additional signal-stations, which have been placed in circuit as follows: Station 53, Grove Street and Pine-Grove Avenue; station 112, Washington Street and Hunnewell Park. As the placing of signal-stations in desirable localities throughout the city has aided very materially in reducing our fire losses, I would recommend their purchase each year, as public neces- sity may require.
The eight-inch steam whistle, with the necessary appara- tus for working the same, in connection with the fire-alarm, and located upon the Paper-Mills of C. F. Crehore, Esq., March, 1883, was, in accordance with the contract, given a three-months' test, and, the same proving entirely satisfac- tory, its purchase was authorized by the City Council.
An " electric trip," for the instantaneous releasing of the horses, operating from the " direct circuit," has been placed in Stations 1, 2, 3, and No. 1 Truck. Its object is to improve each second of time in the sending-out of apparatus in re sponse to alarms. Its success has more than justified antici- pations, and doubly repaid the small outlay required for its adoption.
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TELEPHONE DEPARTMENT.
The present telephone circuit owned by the city, consist- ing of sixteen miles of wire with fourteen stations, has proved invaluable in facilitating the business of the several departments, and, while receiving the constant attention of this department, is too much crowded to render satisfactory service at all times. To relieve this in a measure, I would recommend that a separate circuit be provided for the Police Department, the construction of which could no doubt be arranged with the Telephone Company at small expense.
HYDRANTS.
The careful attention paid to the condition of the hy- drants by the Water Department is shown by the perfect order in which they have been found at all times when required by this department. In accordance with recommen- dations, the following new hydrants have been located during the year : -
Hovey and Waban Streets.
Newtonville Avenue and Mount Ida Street.
Newtonville Avenue, between Oakland and Howard Streets.
Beacon Street, west of Almshouse.
Elliott, between Mechanic and Oak Streets.
Floral Avenue and Walnut Street.
Ward and Hammond Streets.
Kennilworth and Ivanhoe Streets.
Montrose and Ivanhoe Streets.
In addition to these, the following were placed upon new and old mains : -
Dalby and Watertown Streets.
Fairmount Avenue, west of Centre Street.
Peabody and Washington Streets.
Pearl, 400 feet south of Watertown Street.
Otis, 500 feet west of Murray Street.
Walnut and Mill Streets.
Station, 200 feet south of Glen Avenue.
Monument Avenue, 400 feet east of Waverly Avenue.
Derby and Cherry Streets.
Derby, 400 feet west of Cherry Street.
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VISITORS.
The continued interest manifested in the department by our citizens is shown by the registers, which give a total of a thousand visitors during the year.
Visiting hours, ten A.M. till ten P.M.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
The appointing of drivers for the hose-reels is an impera- tive necessity. The continued increase of the duties of the department, and the growth of the city, demand that these positions be filled with permanent employees. I would re- spectfully but earnestly ask your careful consideration of this important matter the coming year.
I would recommend a fire-alarm signal-station at Belmont and Arlington Streets, as petitioned for; also one at Green- ough and Auburn Streets.
Additional hydrants as follows : -
Cherry, between Webster and River Streets.
Winthrop and Lander Streets.
Cherry and Henshaw Streets.
Margin, between Highland and Chestnut Streets.
Woodland and Vista Avenues.
Vernon Street and Waverly Avenue.
Sargent, between Park and Waverly Avenue.
Arlington and Belmont Streets.
Court Street and Central Avenue.
Beacon Street, opposite W. C. Strong's.
Crystal and Beacon Streets.
Pleasant Street and Lake Avenue.
Glen Avenue and Elgin Street.
I would recommend the adoption of steam for heating pur- poses for the High School and City Hall buildings, and the placing of fire-alarm stations in the several school-buildings.
That portion of Wards 1 and 2 known as Nonantum, and of Ward 5, as the Highlands, which are growing rapidly, and are without apparatus of any kind, will soon be asking protection. I would suggest a consideration of the merits of chemical engines.
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FIRES AND ALARMS.
There has been a total of 101 alarms during the year, an increase of 42 over the preceding year ; the prompt attend- ance of the department in all cases preventing serious losses.
This department has also rendered assistance in response to calls from the Brighton District (Boston), also Wellesley Hills.
For loss, insurance, insurance paid, etc., see Statistics.
INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS.
In accordance with the requirements of Ordinance 13, Sect. 11, governing the inspection of buildings by the Chief of Fire Department, I have to report a total inspection of 118 buildings as follows : -
Buildings, new . 107
Buildings, remodelled .
· 10
Buildings condemned as unsafe, and taken down . .
1
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION.
Wood
113
Stone
3
Brick
2
Above buildings to be occupied as follows :
Dwellings
. 99
Stables .
11
Schools .
.
2
Stores .
2
Storehouses
2
Shop
1
·
A very general desire on the part of owners and builders to conform to the ordinance has made the duties of the inspecting officer comparatively light.
The outlook for 1884 would indicate a very material in- crease in the number of buildings to be erected.
APPROPRIATIONS, EXPENDITURES, AND RECEIPTS.
The appropriation for this department for the year ending Dec. 31, 1883, was $24,000. In addition to this amount,
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$97.51, received for the sale of old material, etc, was, by au- thority of the City Council, transferred to the above appro- priation, making a total of $24,097.51.
The expenditures for the year have been as per the fol- lowing statement :
Salaries $14,208 51
Hay, grain, etc ..
2,652 00
Coal and wood .
1,098 11
Maintenance fire-alarm, 2 fire-alarm stations,
erecting the same 1,146 24
Fire-alarm whistle, and erecting the same . 744 58
Repairs to apparatus . 515 56
Veterinary and medicines .
338 70
Gas .
289 90
Laundry
259 11
Water-rates for stations
199 50
Miscellaneous, as per books of Auditor
2,242 08
Total .
$23,937 79
Appropriation
$24,097 51
Expended .
23,937 79
Balance, transferred into Treasury $159 72
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
In conclusion I may be pardoned for expressing the pride taken in the present condition of the force. The apparatus has at all times been in perfect condition, and the morale of the force worthy your special commendation.
The duties of the past year have been particularly exacting upon the call-force, and of a nature never before experienced in the history of the service.
That I am able to present to your honorable body so favorable a report is due in a great measure to the hearty co-operation of his Honor the Mayor, the City Council, and the Chairman and joint Standing Committee on Fire Depart- ment. In appreciation of which, permit me to tender my acknowledgments.
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To the Assistant Chief of Department, and the officers and members of the force, I am personally indebted for the respect shown me in my official position, and their prompt and cheerful compliance with the requirements of the service ; to the City Marshal and the members of his command, to the several heads of departments and their subordinates, for courtesies tendered during the year.
Respectfully submitted. H. L. BIXBY,
Chief of Department.
APPENDIX.
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Aldermen. - J. WESLEY KIMBALL, Chairman, HENRY E. COBB.
Councilmen. - W. G. BRACKETT, W. PEIRCE, W. P. HOLDEN, L. E. LELAND (resigned Sept. 1, 1883).
LIST OF OFFICERS.
NAME.
RANK.
HEADQUARTERS.
RESIDENCE.
H. L Bixby,
W. P. Bemis,
Chief of Departin't, Assistant Chief . .
. City Hall . No. 3 Engine-Station,
Margin Street. Centre & Beacon.
EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS.
No. 1 ENGINE.
First-class, double pump, straight frame. Built by Hunneman & Co. 1867. Placed in service 1868.
STATION. - WASHINGTON, OPPOSITE NONANTUM STREET.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
F. D. Graves
15
Foreman, at call,
66
Carpenter
.
R. J. Morrisey
13
Hoseman,
66
Painter
Engine-Station.
E. P. Burnham .
9
Hoseman,
66
Mason
Gardner Street.
N. R. Sylvester .
6
Hoseman,
66
Painter
Waverly Avenue.
E. P. Leavitt
7
Hoseman,
66
Slater .
Engine-Station.
J. McCammon
5
Hoseman,
66
Carpenter
Nonantun Street.
A. Spencer
14
Hoseman,
=
Mason
Avon Street.
F. Liddell .
11
Hoseman,
66
Painter
Engine-Station.
H. C. Lindley
4
Stoker,
66
Painter
.
Engine-Station.
EMPLOYEES.
F. E. Judkins
2
Engineer .
F. H. Harrington .
12
Driver .
Permanent . Permanent .
Engine-Station. Engine-Station.
DATE.
APPOINTMENTS.
POSITION.
March 1,1883.
J. McCammon.
Hoseman.
May
1, 1883.
A. Spencer.
Hoseman.
Nov.
1, 1883.
F. Liddell.
Hoseman.
HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
Aug. 15, 1883.
E. T. Flaherty.
.
C. W. H. Boulton .
16
Assistant,
Carpenter
Carleton Street. Washington St. Centre Street.
O. A. Chick
8
Hoseman,
Printer
.
14
No. 2 ENGINE.
Second-class, double pump, crane-neck. Amoskeag. Placed in service 1872. STATION. - WASHINGTON STREET, OPPOSITE LINCOLN PARK.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
G. H. Haynes
21
Foreman, at call,
Carpenter ·
Cherry Street.
F. H. Humphrey .
23
Assistant,
66
Merchant
Warren Avenue.
J. Q. A Hawkes
26
Hoseman,
66
Painter
.
Webster Street.
W. F. Rand .
28
Hoseman,
66
Car'gemak'r,
Webster Street.
T. W. Alfred .
27
Hoseman,
60
Carpenter
.
Washington St.
R. J. Riley
29
Hoseman,
Carpenter
.
Engine-Station.
W. H. Nicholl
24
Hoseman,
Carpenter
·
Waltham Street.
C. M. Kebbe .
30
Hoseman,
60
Carpenter
. Waltham Street.
J. W. Crosby
25
Hoseman,
66
Carpenter
. Chestnut Street.
A. F. A. G. Libbey .
22
Hoseman,
66
Carpenter
.
Engine-Station.
EMPLOYEES.
R. S. Cummings
17
Engineer .
Permanent. . Permanent .
Engine-Station. Engine-Station.
DATE.
APPOINTMENTS.
POSITION.
May
1,1883.
W. H. Nicholl.
Hoseman.
Aug.
1,1883.
C. M. Kebbe.
Hoseman.
Nov.
1, 1883.
J. W. Crosby.
Hoseman.
Dec.
1, 1883.
A. F. A. G. Libbey.
Hoseman.
HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
May
1,1883.
J. W. Crosby.
Aug.
1, 1883.
C. J. Crowley.
Nov.
1,1883.
C. V. Knowles.
Dec.
1,1883.
F. T. Burgess.
No. 3 ENGINE.
Second-class, double, crane-neck. Amoskeag. Placed in service 1875. STATION. - WILLOW, BETWEEN CENTRE AND SUMMER STREETS.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
G. F. Richardson .
37
Foreman,at call,
Merchant Carpenter
Willow Street.
D. McDonald
33
Hoseman,
Carpenter
.
Centre Street.
C. B. Geary
42
Hoseman,
66
Carpenter
.
Lyman Street.
W. Bliss
39
Hoseman,
66
Painter
.
Station Street.
T. R. Frost
40
Hoseman,
66
Carpenter
.
Engine-Station.
A. I English .
35
Hoseman,
66
Carpenter
.
Centre Street.
C. Thompson
36
Hoseman,
60
Carpenter
.
Engine-Station.
A. W. Thompson .
46
Hoseman,
66
Carpenter Painter
.
Engine-Station.
EMPLOYEES.
A. D. Colby .
32
Engineer .
Permanent .
A. C. Jewett .
43
Driver .
Permanent .
Engine-Station. Engine-Station.
.
Centre Street.
S. F. Chadbourne .
41
Assistant,
Merchant
.
Pleasant Street.
C. Polly
44
Hoseman,
Stoker,
66
Lyman Street.
C. A. Peck
45
Cherry Street.
G. K. Stacy .
19
Stoker,
C. L. Berry
18
Driver .
Carpenter
.
.
15
DATE. APPOINTMENTS.
POSITION.
March 1, 1883.
A. W. Thompson.
Hoseman.
March 1, 1883.
C. A. Peck.
Promoted to stoker.
Sept. 1, 1883.
A. I. English.
Hoseman.
Sept. 15, 1883.
C. Thompson.
Hoseman.
HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
Aug. 31, 1883.
A. J. Roach.
Sept. 15, 1883.
E. W. Frost.
No. 1 TRUCK.
First-class, skeleton. Built by Buckley & Merritt, Brooklyn, N.Y. Placed in service September, 1879. .
STATION .- WASHINGTON, OPPOSITE WALKER STREET.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
W. S. Higgins
62
Foreman,at call, Carpenter
F. B. Sisson
60
Assistant, 66
Carpenter
.
Washington St.
O. Dow.
87
Truckman,
Tinsmith
Murray Street.
T. C. Nickerson .
68
Truckman, 66
Carpenter
Lowell Street.
H. J. Williams .
63
Truckman, " 66
Painter
At Station.
J. Beals
64
Truckman, 66
Merchant
Washington St.
C. Coleman
61
Truckman, .6
Carpenter
Allston Street.
U. H. Dyer
65
Truckman,
66
Merchant
Lowell Street.
J. Watts
69
Truckman, 66
Carpenter . Murray Street.
M. McLeod
71
Truckman, 66
Carpenter . At Station.
J. F. Horrigan
70
Truckman, 66
Painter . .
Washington St.
EMPLOYEE.
C. Murphy
59
Driver .
Permanent .
At Station.
DATE.
APPOINTMENTS.
POSITION.
May
1, 1883.
J. F. Horrigan.
Transferred from No. 4 Hose.
Aug.
1, 1883.
J. Murphy.
Truckman.
Sept.
1, 1883.
J. Watts.
Truckman.
Nov.
1, 1883.
M. McLeod.
Truckman.
HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
Aug. 1, 1883.
J. Watts.
Sept. 1, 1883.
J. H. Gilman.
Nov. 1, 1883.
J. Murphy.
.
Brooks Avenue. Wash'gton,opp.Lowell.
J. H Williams
66
Truckman,
Painter
16
No. 4 HOSE.
Four-wheel, crane-neck. Built by Abbott Downing Co. Placed in service September, 1882.
STATION. - WASHINGTON, OPPOSITE WALKER STREET.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
E. C. Waterhouse .
52
Foreman,at call,
Carpenter .
E. P. Besse
51
Assistant, 66
Carpenter ·
J. Deery
49
Hoseman,
66
Carpenter ·
A. J. Wandless .
47
Hoseman, 66
Carpenter
D. Archibald.
50
Hoseman, 66
Shoemaker .
Allston Street. At Station.
EMPLOYEE.
J. E. Watson.
48
Driver
Permanent .
At Station.
DATE
APPOINTMENTS.
POSITION.
May
1, 1883.
J. E. Watson.
Promoted to driver.
Aug.
1, 1883.
E. P. Besse.
Promoted to Ass't Foreman.
Aug.
1, 1883.
A. J. Wandless.
Hoseman.
Aug. 1, 1883.
J. Fontaine.
No. 5 HOSE.
Four-wheel, crane-neck. Built by Hunneman & Co. Placed in service 1874.
STATION. - AUBURN, ABOVE MELROSE STREET.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
W. F. Soule .
53
Foreman,at call,
J. F. Washburn
55
Assistant, 66
66
J. Frost
57
Hoseman,
66
L. H. Spaulding
58
Hoseman, 66
Carpenter . Painter . R.R. Emp. . Shoemaker . Butcher .
Auburn Street. At Station.
DATE.
APPOINTMENTS.
POSITION.
Aug. 1, 1883.
J. M. Taylor.
Hoseman.
Sept.
1, 1883.
L. H. Spaulding.
Hoseman.
RESIGNED.
Sept. 1, 1883.
C. H. Drake.
Central Street. At Station. At Station.
J. M. Taylor .
54
Hoseman,
RESIGNED.
Walnut & Wash. Brooks Avenue. At Station.
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No. 6 HOSE.
Four-wheel, crane-neck. Built by Hunneman & Co. 1877; rebuilt by Abbott Downing Co. 1883.
STATION. - WASHINGTON, ABOVE WALES STREET.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
B. Early
75
Foreman,at call,
Paper-maker Carpenter .
At Station.
H. H. Miles
77
Assistant, 66
Grove Street.
D. J. Corcoran
76
Hoseman, 66
Carder
At Station.
P. O'Neil .
79
Hoseman,
Watchman .
At Station.
D). J. Cooney
78
Hoseman, 66
Carder
At Station.
G. T. Clatworthy .
74
Hoseman, 66
Paper-maker
At Station.
DATE.
APPOINTMENTS.
POSITION.
Feb.
1, 1883.
H. H. Miles.
Hoseman.
Feb.
1, 1883.
P. O'Neil.
Hoseman.
April 1, 1883.
D. J. Cooney.
Hoseman.
Aug. 1, 1883.
G. T. Clatworthy.
Hoseman.
Aug.
1, 1883.
H. H. Miles.
Promoted Assist. Foreman.
Feb.
1, 1883.
WV. B. Kenny.
Feb.
1, 1883.
B. C. Fisher.
Feb.
1, 1883.
F. H. Smith.
Aug.
1, 1883.
C. S. Morse.
No. 7 HOSE.
Four-wheel, crane-neck. Built by Hunneman & Co. Placed in service 1879. STATION. - PETTEE STREET, REAR PROSPECT SCHOOL.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
W. S. Cargill
82
Foreman,at call,
Carpenter .
High Street.
H. A. Smith
84
Assistant, 66
Carpenter
Rockland Place.
J. E. Trowbridge
81
Hoseman,
Merchant
.
High Street.
J. T. Thomason
80
Hoseman,
66
Merchant
.
Chestnut Street.
A. E. Easterbrook.
86
Hoseman, 66
Machinist .
At Station.
A. M. Fuller .
83
Hoseman, 66
Coachman .
Cottage Hill.
.
HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
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STATEMENT OF DUTY PERFORMED BY EACH COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1883.
APPARATUS.
LADDERS IN SERVICE.
HOSE IN SERVICE.
MILES TRAVELLED.
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
No. 1 Truck
495
-
197
64
No. 1 Engine
3,900
43
24.25
No. 2 Engine
5,350
64
47.15
No. 3 Engine
7,050
83
50.25
No. 4 Hose .
2,200
110
32.35
No. 5 Hose .
2,400
25
14
No. 6 Hose
1,400
35
16
No. 7 Hose .
1,700
93
28
Grand Total
495
24,000
650
276
NUMBER OF ALARMS ATTENDED.
BELL.
SPECIAL.
VERBAL AND TELEPHONE.
TOTAL.
Chief of Department
59
21 2
12
73
Assistant Chief
24
7
31
No. 1 Truck
61
2
63
No. 1 Engine
19
2
2
23
No. 2 Engine
26
6
32
No. 3 Engine
31
7
38
No. 4 Hose .
35
2
37
No. 5 Hose .
13
5
18
No. 6 Hose .
12
5
17
No. 7 Hose .
31
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FIRE-ALARM TELEGRAPH. CITY BUILDING, WILLOW STREET.
NAME.
BADGE.
POSITION.
RESIDENCE.
G. W. Ulmer
1
Operator
Maple Avenue.
LOCATION OF TOWER-BELLS.
LOCATION.
STREET.
WEIGHT.
Congregational Church Methodist Church .
.
Centre and Church Streets . Walnut, bet. Newtonville Ave. and Bowers Street .
1,200
City Hall
2,650 66
Congregational Church
3,250 -
Crehore Paper-Mills
Washington and Cherry Streets, Hancock St.and Woodland Ave. Washington and Hamilton Sts. Summer Street
S-inch whistle. 1,500 lbs.
Mason School .
Beacon and Station Streets
2,000
66
-
I
-
-
-
-
4
35
Feet.
Feet.
Hours.
3,600 lbs.
Methodist Church
19
LOCATION AND SIZE OF GONGS.
No. 1 Engine-Station
15-inch.
No. 2 66 66
No. 3 66 66
15 66
No. 1 Truck-Station
16 66
No. 5 Hose-Station
8 15 66
No. 6 66 66
No. 7 66 66
16 8
66
Residence of Chief of Department
Residence of Assistant Chief .
8
6 6 66
Residence of Fire-Alarm Operator
8
6
Water-Works Pumping-Station
8
Residence of Otis Pettee (private) .
8
66
Factory, M. G. Crane (private)
16 66
LOCATION OF SIGNAL-STATIONS.
STATIONS.
4. Auburn and Lexington Streets (Auburndale).
5. No. 6 Hose-Station (Lower Falls).
6. No. 7 Hose-Station (Upper Falls).
7. Station Street and Glen Avenue (Newton Centre).
8. Beacon and Hammond Streets (Chestnut Hill).
9. Brookline and Dedham Streets (Oak Hill).
12. Park and Church Streets (Newton).
13. Sargent and Centre Streets (Newton).
14. Washington and Jewett Streets (Newton).
15. No. 1 Engine-Station (Newton).
16. Church and Centre Streets (Newton).
17. School and Pearl Streets (Newton). 18. Newtonville Avenue and Howard Street (Newton).
112. Washington and Hunnewell Park.
21. No. 1 Truck-Station (Newtonville).
23. Washington and Walnut Streets (Newtonville).
24. Chapel and Watertown Streets (North Village).
25. Crafts and Watertown Streets (North Village). 26. Walnut Street, opposite High School (Newtonville).
27. Highland Avenue and Allston Street (Newtonville). 28. Walnut and California Streets (Newtonville). 31. Waltham and Washington Streets (West Newton). 32. River and Pine Streets (West Newton).
34. Waltham and Derby Streets (West Newton).
35. No. 2 Engine-Station (West Newton). 36. Fuller and Washington Streets (West Newton).
37. Otis and Fountain Streets (West Newton).
312. Police Headquarters, City Hall (West Newton).
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STATIONS.
41. Auburn and Charles Streets (Riverside).
42. Woodland Avenue and Grove Street (Auburndale).
43. Ash and Islington Streets (Auburndale).
51. Washington and Concord Streets (Lower Falls).
52. City Almshouse.
53. Grove Street and Pine-Grove Avenue.
61. Chestnut and Winter Streets (Upper Falls).
62. Chestnut and Oak Streets (Upper Falls).
63. Mechanic and Elliott Streets (Upper Falls).
64. Walnut Street, rear Circuit Railway Depot (Highlands).
65. Cook and Boylston Streets (Highlands).
612. Otis Pettee & Co.'s Machine-Shops (private), (Upper Falls).
71. Walnut Street and Cemetery Gate.
72. Crain & Co.'s Machine-Shop (private), (Highlands).
73. No. 3 Engine-Station (Newton Centre).
74. Beacon Street and Laurel Avenue (Newton Centre).
75. Cypress and Paul Streets (Newton Centre).
81. Ward Street and Waverly Avenue (Newton Centre).
82. Kenrick Street and Waverly Avenue (Newton).
91. Clark and Parker Streets (Oak Hill).
INSTRUCTIONS.
Cautions to Persons holding Signal-Box Keys.
Never open a box, or touch the apparatus, except in case of fire.
Never sound the alarm for a fire seen at a distance, unless assistance is called for.
Be reasonably sure there is a fire before sounding the alarm.
Be sure your box is locked before leaving it.
Never let the key go out of your possession, except to some responsible person to give an alarm of fire, and be sure the key is returned.
If you remove from your house or place of business, return the key to the Chief of Fire Department, City Hall.
Directions in Case of Fire.
Get the key to the nearest box to the fire. Open the box; pull the hook all the way down once, and let go. If you hear no sound from the bells, or tapper in the box, pull again. If you fail the second time, go to the next nearest box, and do the same; but do not touch any other box if the nearest one gives the alarm.
Remain at the box, if possible, after giving an alarm, to direct the firemen to the fire.
No person will give alarms for the same fire, after the first alarm has been given, without an order from the Chief or Assistant Engineer.
Citizens are earnestly requested to keep themselves informed as to the
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location of keys to signal-boxes. Signs over each box will give the desired information.
School Signals.
1-111 (thirteen) once. - Morning session, 8.15 A.M; afternoon session, 1.15 P.M.
Signals.
1. - Blow for test at 11.45 A.M. and 5.45 P.M. (Sundays, 12.15 P.M.).
1-1. - Two blows will be given when the companies in service at fires have " made up."
Should an alarm occur from another box before the signal is struck, companies answering second will immediately answer on first, companies answering third will answer second.
1-1-1 (three blows). - General alarm, and calls entire Fire Depart- ment.
14 blows followed by the box number will assemble the police in case of emergency.
11-11 (twenty-two). - Signal of No. 1 Engine when called out of city ; same on return.
1-1-1 (three blows). - Signal of No. 2 Engine when called out of city; same on return.
111-111 (thirty-three). - Signal of No. 3 Engine when called out of city; same on return.
H. L. BIXBY, Chief Fire Department, (Room 3, City Hall).
Office-hours 2 to 5 P.M.
MAY, 1883.
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STATEMENT OF DETAILS OF FIRES AND ALARMS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1883.
Jan. 6, Box 15, 9.50 A.M. Washington Street and Hunnewell Park.
Two-story frame 25 x 40 dwelling. Owned and occupied by Henry Tolman, jun. Loss on building and contents, $175. In- surance paid, $175. Cause of fire, improper construction of open grate. Apparatus present : No. 1 Engine, No. 4 Hose, No. 1 Truck. Chief of Department. Service, forty-five minutes.
Feb. 19, Box 5, 8.15 P.M. Wellesley Hills.
Cause, call for assistance. Apparatus detailed : No. 2 Engine, Nos. 4, 5, and 6 Hose, No. 1 Truck. Chief of Department. Service, one hour.
Feb. 22, Box 71. Walnut Street and Cemetery Gate.
Cause, inspection-test by his Honor the Mayor and Fire Com- mittee. Apparatus present : Nos. 2 and 3 Engines, Nos. 4 and 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck. Chief and Assistant Chief of Department.
March 2, Box 61, 3.52 P.M. Boylston and High Streets.
Three-story frame 30 x 40 dwelling. Owned and occupied by John Richardson. No damage. Cause, children playing with matches. Apparatus present : No. 3 Engine, No. 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck. Chief and Assistant Chief of Department. Service, twenty minutes.
March 12, "Special 22," 9.40 P.M. Boston (Brighton District).
Cause, call for assistance. Apparatus detailed : No. 1 Engine. Chief of Department. Service, two hours.
April 4, Box 71, 9.30 A.M. Cold Spring City.
Story and a half 12 x 20 dwelling. Owned by Mathew Con- nors, occupied by Moses Bright. No damage. Cause, smoking in bed. Apparatus present : No. 3 Engine, Nos. 4 and 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck. Chief and Assistant Chief of Department.
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