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At police Station No. 3. ( Police headquarters ) I would recommend that one of the cells be padded for the confinement of insane persons.
I would recommend as a matter of economy, the building of a stable, to be located near police headquarters for the use of the department horses and wagons.
POLICE SYSTEM.
The City Council having appropriated money for the introduction into this City of a police alarm system, it will be placed in working order the following year.
Its advantages will be recognized both by the citizens and police, as with a system to work with, the force will be much better fitted for its general service, as well as for special emergencies connected with the better protection of life and property and the more effective enforcement of law; and the citizens of this City may be assured of police assistance at any and all times.
A table showing the gradual growth of the police depart- ment and the increase of its business during the past ten years.
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Year.
Officers on Force.
Number of Arrests.
Amount expended for Police Department.
Amount paid for special Officers.
Court Fees earned
Balance unex- pended.
1879
15
334
$15,551 89
$471 25
$600 00
*$51 89
1880
16
346
16,777 94
680 75
650 00
222 06
1881
16
402
16,930 96
471 25
808 00
69 04
1882
16
410
17,558 39
915 00
957 62
*58 38
1883
16
408
17,199 57
636 25
780 32
500 43
18>4
16
462
17.752 52
1279 35
820 50
72 48
1885
18
485
19,498 17
773 81
702 62
1 ×3
1886
20
528
21,591 46
905 04
674 16
2 54
1887
22
574
23,344 85
6.62 74
1119 81
5 15
1888
23
630
24,594 94
1061 92
1321 94
105 06
* Overdrawn.
In conclusion I have to express my thanks for the courteous consideration received from His Honor the Mayor and members of the Police Committee ; the Department under my charge and from all associated with the municipal adminis- tration of the City.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES F. RICHARDSON.
City Marshal,
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
AND
SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE AND POLICE
TELEGRAPH OF THE
CITY OF NEWTON
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1888.
EY
ERTY AND UNIC
+ FOUNDED 1630;
CITY 1873
NO
UM
PORA
NEWTON, MASS., NEWTON GRAPHIC PRESS, 1889.
REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS. CITY HALL, December 31, 1888.
TO THE HONORABLE THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWTON.
Gentlemen: - In compliance with the Ordinance, I have the honor herewith to submit to you the Annual Report of the Fire Department, for the year ending December 31, 1888; the same being my tenth, and the fourteenth of the present organization.
The fire loss for the year has been exceptionally light: the Department having answered but fifty-two calls, resulting in a loss upon buildings and contents of $13,940.36; covered by an insurance of $155,000.
The following classification explains the nature of the calls : -
Locomotive sparks, 7
Cause not ascertained, 4
False and unnecessary calls, 3
Calls for aid, " Brighton Dis't" Boston, 2 Calls for aid, Watertown, 2 Test of Rogers' Auxiliary System. 1
4
Sparks from chimney, and gas leak, one each, 2
Carelessness, Use of matches, 10
Carelessness, Overheated stoves and
furnaces, 6
Carelessness, Clothing too near stove, 2
Carelessness, Defective open grate, 2
Carelessness, Use of fire-crackers,
2
Carelessness, Thawing water pipe, . 1
Carelessness, Defective smoke-pipe, 1
Carelessness, Coals dropped from stove, . 1
Carelessness, Use of plumbers' lamps, 1
Carelessness, Hot ashes in wooden vessel, . 1
Carelessness, Window drapery from gas jet, 1
Carelessness, Lighted pipe in clothing, 1
Carelessness, Friction neglected shafting, 1
Carelessness, Defective oven, 1
The constant and steady growth of the City, requires that this Department should be efficiently managed in all its parts.
Nothing in the way of improved apparatus should be neglected or overlooked, perfect confidence should at all times be felt by property owners, that the Department as maintained can meet the emergency.
To satisfy confidence so placed, requires constant vigilance, strict discipline, and a unity of action on the part of each and every member of the force.
That this is not the present status of affairs, and the reasons therefor are herewith submitted, I would ask your careful consideration, together with the recommendations sug- gested for its improvement.
THE PRESENT ORGANIZATION AND ITS DEFECTS.
This Department under its present organization, while
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effective to a certain extent, is not what it should be, consider- ing the population and property requiring its protection.
Its first and fatal weakness is the dependence upon a " call-force," consisting of sixty men, who render service during alarms only, at all other times required to find employment at their various trades in an area covering twenty square miles, the result being that the average attendance at fires occurring during business hours is less than fifteen per cent.
At the Whipple mill fire, not a single piece of apparatus came upon the ground with its full complement of men. Prompt attendance and effective service cannot be rendered by men compelled to run two and three miles to reach the "fire- ground." It simply remains a question of time when fire in some of our schools, hotels, or manufacturing establishments will painfully illustrate this vital weakness in the make up of the department.
Another illustration is the fact that for all alarms from the western section of the city, No. 1 Truck must delay its start from three to five minutes, to take on men, or proceed without any. This portion of the City has large tenement blocks, schools, hotel, hospital and seminary, containing many occupants, that in case of fire, must have prompt and effective ladder service, or a consequent loss of life.
That the Department has been credited with efficient work in the past, is readily admited, but the improvements in the service have not kept pace with the growth of the City.
With an insurance investment representing millions of dollars, with an assessed valuation of $14,000,000 upon build- ings alone, together with buildings containing one hundred or more occupants, the present organization must certainly fail to meet the requirements in cases of sudden emergencies.
The " call-force " at its best, must prove unreliable, inex- perienced and subject to constant change, both in officers and members. A reasonable knowledge of the duties are no sooner
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acquired, than from one cause or another vacancies occur, and inexperienced men fill the places. It is an impossibility to maintain that efficiency, discipline and drill, imperatively required, with a force so constituted.
The advantages derived from the present small permanent force in a measure illustrates the quickness with which fires can be reached and handled. The very general use of tele- phones, both in business and manufacturing establishments, but more especially in private dwellings, many of which are remote from any street signal station, and the frequent calls for the department through this medium, requires that a working force ofpermanent firemen shall at all times be in readiness to answer.
I would therefore submit to your honorable board, the following recommendations, for the re-organization of this Department : -
1st. That the present membership of this Department be reduced from seventy-two to forty-two men.
2d. That Companies 1, 2, 3, 4,and No. 1 Truck to consist of thirty men and give their entire time to the service.
3d. The members constituting this force, to consist of representatives from the several trades, preference being giving to carpenters, painters, slaters, plumbers and such others as may from time to time, be required, their services, in addition to fire duty, to be utilized in the making of necessary repairs to stations, apparatus, etc., and a consequent saving to the City.
4th. That an ordinance be enrolled authorizing the mem- bers of this force to regularly and systematically inspect all buildings used for manufacturing and business purposes, public and private school buildings, hotels, halls and tenement blocks, together with such other details as may be deemed necessary.
With a force constituted as above, and a thorough course of drill, a systematic inspection of buildings by each member, thus making them conversant with the interiors, both as to
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construction, contents, occupants and means of egress and ingress, they will be able to render prompt and intelligent aid for the saving of life and the protection of property. In addition, the fact that a trained corp of firemen are always in readiness to answer calls with no possibility of delay, are points to be well and carefully considered.
The expense of the proposed change need be slightly in excess of the present appropriation, while the advantages to be gained may be summed up as follows: -
Prompt and intelligent action in case of fire by a corp trained to this special work.
A systematic inspection of buildings, by so doing, remov- ing the cause for many fires.
A reduction of insurance rates.
Together with a general feeling of safety, which the exist- ing order of things cannot guarantee.
APPARATUS IN SERVICE.
Apparatus in service consists of : -
Steam fire engines ( complete ) . 2
Hose reels
7
No. 4 ( Champion ) Chemical engine 1
Truck
.
1
Coal Tenders
2
In reserve : -
Steam fire engine ( complete ) . 1
Hose reel 1
I would suggest that No. 1 Reel, which is much too heavy for one horse, and in other ways unsuited for the quick work especially required in this district, be exchanged for a hose wagon of the Chicago pattern.
HOSE.
The present equipment consists of nine thousand ( 9,000 )
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feet, in good condition. No additional hose will be required except through accident.
STATIONS.
The seven stations controlled and occupied by this Depart- ment are in reasonably good repair.
New floors were laid at No. 1 Station, and the same should be provided at Stations 2 and 3. These floors when laid, how- ever, should be made water-tight, as the necessary cleanliness requires frequent washing, and unless so made, the leakage to the basements is a serious objection.
The woodwork in Stables 1, 2, and No. 1 Truck were cleaned and varnished by the respective drivers, adding very materially to the general appearance. The drainage, etc., at No. 2 Station is a standing menance to the health of the occu- pants, requiring prompt and heroic measures for its immediate abatement. Necessary ventilation is required at Stables 5, 6, and 7, and general repairs to roofs, etc. All of the basements should be white-washed as a requisite sanitary measure.
I would recommend that the alterations and maintenance of the several stations be placed under the control of the Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department.
HORSES.
The condition of the seventeen Department horses reflects great credit upon the drivers and Department Veterinarian. The report of this official is herewith annexed, and its recom- mendations with my endorsement, respectfully submitted.
HYDRANT SERVICE.
According to the report from the Water Department, five hundred and eighty-eight hydrants are in position, for the especial use of the Fire Department, and their use for other purposes should not be permitted. Additional hydrants are needed in the following streets : -
Otis Street and Elm Place.
Grove and Auburn Street.
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Washington, between Cross Street and Greenwood Ave- nue.
Crafts Street, -4-way - opposite proposed sash and blind factories.
APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURES.
The appropriation for this department was $26,675 and the expenditures have been as follows :
Salaries $17,687 95
Hay, Grain, etc.
2,652 00
Fire Alarm, Maintenance, New Work and Five
New Signal Stations 2,112 29
Coal and Wood .
1,307 45
Gas and Water rates
400 00
Repairs Apparatus
305 85
Shoeing Horses
354 35
Exchange Horses
550 00
Exercise Wagon
235 00
Salary Veterinary and Medicines
206 97
Laundry
158 92
Life Saving Apparatus
150 00
Miscellaneous
1,490 54
FIRE-ALARM TELEGRAPH.
The efficiency of this branch of the service has been perfectly maintained throughout the year. Line troubles have been reduced to a minimum and the general reliability of the system, under the watchful care of Ass't Chief Randlett is worthy of special commendation. Forty-three alarms and nine hundred and thirty-five signal blows have been correctly sent out.
A constant supervision is maintained over one hundred and twenty-five miles of overhead wires, placed upon eight hundred
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and sixty-seven poles. By order of the City Council, five additional signal statio: s were located as follows : -
83, Waverly Avenue and Kenilworth Streets.
117, Washington and Channing Streets.
241, Adams and Middle Streets.
313, Webster Street and Webster Place.
44, Lexington and Freeman Streets.
In addition to the above, three special signal stations have been connected as follows :-
231, High School.
336, Woodland Park Hotel.
442, Lasell Seminary.
Making a total of sixty-eight public and special signal stations.
Petitions have been received and granted for signal stations as follows : -
Homer and Cedar Streets.
Jewett and Boyd Streets.
Shaw and Winthrop Streets. Woodland and Vista Avenues.
Boylston and Chestnut Streets.
Additional stations are a necessity in the following streets : -
Crafts and Washington Streets.
Washington and Cross Streets.
Pearl and Green Streets.
Centre and Bellevue Streets.
Centre Street and Norwood Avenue. Centre and Ward Streets.
Walnut and Duncklee Streets.
Lincoln and Bowdoin Streets.
Charles Street and Newton Boat Club.
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Grove and Auburn Streets. Lexington and River Streets. Cherry and River Streets.
Highland and Chestnut Streets.
The telephone service between stations has been reasonably satisfactory during the hours when the electic light currents are discontinued, but at all other times the service is practically useless. That this important auxiliary to the fire alarm may be rendered serviceable at all times, it is intended to change the present system to a metallic circuit at an early day.
The following is a summary of labor performed in this Department, by and under the supervision of the Ass't Chief :-
New poles set 279
Old poles re-set
15
Old poles location changed 13
Old poles taken down
177
New wire strung No. 9 iron
5 1-4 miles.
New wire strung No. 12 iron
21-2
New wire strung No. 10 iron
1-4 66
New wire strung No. 12 copper
1-2
Old wire removed No. 9 iron
3
Old wire removed No. 12 iron and copper 1 3-4 66
Signal stations location changed 5
Signal stations new 7
Tap-bells new
9
New insulated wire has replaced that which was defective, in nineteen signal stations.
W. B. RANDLETT,
Assistant Chief.
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REPORT OF DEPARTMENT VETERINARIAN.
NEWTON, December 31, 1888. HENRY L. BIXBY, Chief of Department.
Sir : - In submitting my Annual Report of the condition of the horses of the Department, I have the pleasure to report that the general health of the animals has been better than in any previous year while they have been under my supervision, and were it not for the hard roads upon which they do their work the feet would be in as good condition.
The fitness for duty of a fire horse depends largely upon the character and condition of the foot and it is my experience during the year that the larger part of the work has been with the feet.
The only changes I would recommend in the animals is that the horse at 3 Hose be replaced by a younger and more serviceable animal, also that the off horse on 3 Engine be replaced. This horse is a good horse but his fore feet are not in good condition and his temperament is such that for perfect service I deem some change advisable. I have made through the year fifty-two (52) regular and thirty-five special visits.
I desire to again acknowledge the courtesy and good feeling which has been shown to me during the year by the members of the Department, and the hearty co-operation with which all my suggestions have been met. The cases which have been under treatment during the year are: -
Abscess
1
Bruise Sole
1
Corns
3
Quarter Crack .
1
Shoeing
2
Shoe Boil
2
Sprain Tendon .
1
13
Tumor 1
Respectfully submitted, MADISON BUNKER, Department Veterinarian.
LIST OF SALARIES PAID TO OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND MEMBERS.
Chief of Department per year
$1,600
Assistant Chief per year .
1,100
Employees.
Engineers of engines per year
$1,000
Drivers (2 horses) per year
800
Drivers (1 horse) per year ·
.
650
Call Force.
Foremen per year .
$110
Assistant foremen per year
105
Firemen, hose and truckmen
100
APPENDIX.
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Alderman GEORGE PETTEE, Chairman,
Ward 5
Alderman FREDERICK JOHNSON,
66
4
President HEMAN M. BURR, .
66
6
Councilman EDMUND T. WISWALL,
66
2
Councilman HENRY H. HUNT,
3
ROSTER OF COMPANIES,
NO. 1 ENGINE.
STATION .- WASHINGTON AND NONANTUM STREETS. FIRST-CLASS DOUBLE HUNNEMAN ENGINE AND REEL.
-
Badge.
NAME.
RANK.
RESIDENCE.
Age.
OCCUPATION.
14
E. W. Lyons .
Foreman, at call
Wash & Centre Sts.
32
Plumber. C. Smith.
7
J. McCammon .
Hoseman,
Richardson St. .
35
11 W. Pingree
Hoseman,
Washington St.
30
8
A. Carley .
Hoseman,
At Station
23
15
P. C. Carroll.
Hosenian,
66
Washington St.
36
4
I. J. Jefferson
Hoseman,
At Station
31
16
B. F. Tripp
Fireman, 66
At Station
24
Merchant. Carpenter. Painter. Coachman. Carpenter. Carpenter.
EMPLOYEES.
2
F. E. Judkins
Engineer.
At Station
41
12
J. Deary
Driver
At Station
30
13
F. A. Dexter.
Driver
At Station
30
Permanent. Permanent. Permanent.
.
28
6
J. F. Horrigan, 2d
Assistant,
Washington St.
15
Appointments.
JNO. F. HIGBEE,
Jan. 1, 1888. .
BENJ. F. TRIPP,
. Sept. 15, 1888.
ISAAC J. JEFFERSON, .
. Dec. 1, 1888.
Promotions.
E. W. LYONS, to Foreman, . Sept. 15, 1888.
J. F. HORRIGAN, 2d, to Assistant Foreman, . Sept. 15, 1888. JNO. F. HIGBEE, to No. 4 Reel and detailed to No. 2 Reel, . Nov. 16, 1888.
Honorable Discharge.
C. W. H. BOULTON, Foreman, . Sept. 15, 1888.
FRANK A. LIDDELL, Reel Driver, .
. Nov. 22, 1888.
.
Transferred.
F. A. DEXTER, (at his request), from No. 4 to No. 1 Reel, . Nov. 22, 1888.
CHEMICAL A AND HOSE 2.
STATION .- WASHINGTON STREET AND LINCOLN PARK. NO. 4 CHAMPION. DOUBLE TANK, 4 WHEEL REEL, 750 HOSE.
Badge.
NAME.
RANK.
RESIDENCE.
Age.
OCCUPATION.
21
G. H. Haynes
Foreman at call
Webster St. .
53
Builder. Merchant.
26
J. Q. A. Hawkes
Hoseman,
16
Webster St. .
62
Painter.
24
W. H. Nicholl .
Hoseman,
66
Waltham St. .
43
Carpenter.
22
C. M. Keppe
Hoseman,
66
Henshaw St.
34
Carpenter.
28
W. J. Riley .
Hoseman,
At Station
21
Carpenter.
19
G. K. Stacy
Hoseman,
66
At Station
26
Carpenter.
20
J. Commings
Hoseman, 66
Washington St.
30
Janitor.
EMPLOYEES.
17 18
R. S. Cummings
Engineer .
At Station
38
Permanent.
Driver .
At Station
39
Permanent.
29
J. H. Saunders
Driver .
At Station
21
Permanent.
Appointments.
J. H. SAUNDERS, Reel Driver,
Feb. 25, 1888. .
W. J. RILEY, Hoseman,
Nov. 1, 1888.
Promotions.
FRED. D. LANCASTER, Reel Driver to No. 3 Engine, . Feb. 25, 1888.
J. H. SAUNDERS, Chief's Driver to Reel No. 2, Feb. 25, 1888
P. E. ELLIS, Hoseman to Driver No. 3,
. Oct. 22, 1888.
23
F. H. Humphrey
Assistant,
Webster St. .
42
C. L. Berry .
16
NO. 3 ENGINE.
STATION .- WILLOW STREET.
SECOND SIZE, DOUBLE AMOSKEAG, 4 WHEEL REEL, 750 HOSE.
Badge.
NAME.
RANK.
RESIDENCE.
Age.
OCCUPATION.
35
A. I. English
Foreman at call
Centre St.
40
Builder.
41
S. F. Chadbourne
Assistant,
Willow St.
38
Carpenter.
42
C. B. Geary
Hoseman,
..
Lyman S :.
40
Carpenter.
33
D. McDonald
Hoseman, .6
Starion St.
38
Builder.
44
C. J. Polly .
Hoseman, ..
Lyman St.
29
W. Wright.
36
C. E. Thompson
Hoseman,
At Station
29
Carpenter.
37
W. B. Polly
Hosemin,
At Station
27
Clerk.
46
J. McMahon
Hoseman,
Willow St.
29
B. Smith.
73
C. A. Peck
Fireman, ..
At Station
32
Painter.
EMPLOYEES.
32
A. D. Colby .
Engineer.
At Station
55
43
P. E. Ellis
Driver.
At Station
29
Permanent. Permanent.
Promotions.
F. D. LANCASTER, No. 2 Reel to Engine Driver,
. Feb. 25, 1888.
P. E. ELLIS, No. 2 Reel to Engine Driver,
. Oct. 22, 1888.
Resigned.
F. D. LANCASTER,
Sept 1, 1888.
Transferred.
J. EDWARD WATSON, (at his request), to No. 1 Truck, . Feb. 25, 1888.
NO. 1 TRUCK.
STATION .- WASHINGTON AND WALKER STREETS. TWO HORSE TRUCK, 290 FT. LADDERS.
Badge.
NAME.
RANK.
RESIDENCE.
Age.
OCCUPATION.
62
W. S. Higgins
Foreman at call
Brooks Ave.
41
Builder.
60
F. B. Sisson .
Assistant, 6
Brooks Ave.
50
Carpenter.
66
J. H. Williams .
Truckman,
Washington St.
52
Painter.
O. Dow
Truckman, 66
Murray St.
44
Plumber.
68
T. C. Nickerson
Truckman,
Lowell St.
42
Builder.
65
U. H. Dyer
Truckman,
Lowell St.
36
Merchant.
64
J. Beals
Truckman,
06
Murray St.
32
Carpenter.
70
J. F. Horrigan
Truckman,
Washington St.
45
Painter.
61
Chas. Coleman
Truckman,
66
Allston St.
42 Carpenter.
71
M. McLeod
Truckman,
Washington St.
32
Carpenter.
63
A. A. Savage
Truckman,
Brooks Ave. .
42
Merchant.
EMPLOYEE.
59
J. E. Watson
Driver . . .
At Station
33
Permanent.
J. Watts,
Truckman,
Washington St.
39
Merchant.
69
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Appointments.
A. A. SAVAGE, .
. July 14, 1888.
Honorable Discharge.
. H. J. WILLIAMS, . July 14. 1888.
Resigned.
C. MURPHY,
Feb. 17, 1888.
NO. 4 HOSE.
STATION .- WASHINGTON AND WALKER STREETS. 4 WHEEL REEL, 700 HOSE.
Badge.
NAME.
RANK.
RESIDENCE.
.Age.
OCCUPATION.
52
E. C. Waterhouse
Foreman at call
Wash. & Walnut Sts
33
Builder.
47
A. J. Wandlass
Assistant, 66
Allston St.
43
Carpenter.
50
D. Archibald
Hoseman,
At Station
32
Merchant.
49
J. S. Williams
Hoseman, 66
Walnut St.
26
Painter.
48
J. W. Cook .
Hoseman, 66
Walnut St.
29
Painter.
EMPLOYEE.
51
T. C. Holmes
Driver .
At Station
22
Permanent.
NO. 5 HOSE.
STATION .- AUBURN, BETWEEN MELROSE AND WOODBINE STS. 4 WHEEL REEL, 750 HOSE.
Badge.
NAME.
RAXK.
RESIDEECE.
Age.
OCCUPATION.
55
J. F. Washburn
Foreman at call
At Station
29
Painter.
58
J. U. Kimball
Assistant, 66
At Station
41
54
J. M. Taylor
Hoseman, .6
Auburn St.
30
' arpenter. R.R.Emp'e.
57
J. Frost
Hoseman,
Auburn St.
51
Shoemaker.
53
C. H. Hall
Hoseman, 66
Auburn St.
39
Painter.
Appointment.
C. H. HALL,
. July 15, 1888.
Honorable Discharge.
W. C. SPAULDING.
July 1, 1888.
C. G. FLETCHER,
Resigned.
. July 15, 1888.
18
NO. 6 HOSE.
STATION .- WASHINGTON AND HAMILTON STREETS. 4 WHEEL REEL, 750 HOSE.
Badge.
NAME.
RANK.
RESIDENCE.
Age.
OCCUPATION.
75
Bernard Early .
Foreman at call
Wash.& Wales Sts.
32
Papermaker
76
D. J. Corcoran .
Assistant. "
Hamilton St. .
27
Carder.
79
P. E. O'Neil .
Hoseman,
Grove St. .
32 Fireman.
78
D. J. Cooney
Hoseman, 66
At Station
Wash.& Wales Sts.
28
Painter.
77
A. B. Hayden
Hoseman,
At Station
22
Machinist.
Appointment,
A. B. HAYDEN.
. April 16, 1888.
Honorable Discharge.
W. H. AYLES, JR.,
. April 16, 1888.
NO. 7 HOSE.
STATION .- PETTEE STREET.
4 WHEEL REEL, 700 HOSE.
Badge.
NAME.
RANK.
RESIDENCE.
Age.
OCCUPATION.
84
H. A. Smith .
Assistant, 66
Rockland St.
34 Carpenter.
81
J. E. Trowbridge .
Hoseman,
66
High St.
52
Plumber.
80
J. T. Thomason
Hoseman,
66
Chestnut St.
40 Merchant.
83
G. 11. Osborn
Hoseman, 66
Summer& High St.
40 Moulder.
86
J. L. Randall
Hosemall, 66
Elliott st.
50
Janitor.
J. L. RANDALL.
Nov. 1, 1888.
E. A. MANSFIELD.
. Nov. 1, 1888.
STATEMENT OF DUTY PERFORMED BY EACH COMPANY.
APPARATUS.
MILES.
HOSE.
LADDERS.
DURATION OF SERVICE.
Engine One
61
12 hours,
..
Engine Three
13
5
6.
. .
Chemical A
127
2,600 ft.
177 ft.
42
60
..
Hose One
20
2,550 “
26
66
30 minutes.
Hose Three .
47
2,800 "
. .
31
.6
..
Hose Four
83
2,600 “
. .
37
66
..
Hose Five
36
1,750 %
26
. .
Hose Six
34
900 “
18
. .
Hose Seven
29
900 “
..
17
..
Truck One .
116
767 ft ..
33
..
50 minutes.
. .
Hose Two
58
2,150 "
32
41
Carpenter.
W. S. Cargill .
Foreman at call
High St.
Appointment.
Honorable Discharge.
27 Carpenter.
74
T. E. Healy .
Hoseman, 66
. .
19
FIRE-ALARM DEPARTMENT. CITY BUILDING, WILLOW STREET.
WALTER B. RANDLETT, Assistant Chief, (in charge.)
Instruments in Circuit, at Fire-Alarm Office.
Four Circuit Repeater, ( Old Style ),
1
Galvanometers,
6
Electric Automatic Time Test Clock,
1
Electric Stop Clock,
1
Tap Bells,
4
Time Gong, ( 8 inch ). .
1
Extension and Call Bells,
2
Electric Light Protectors, ( Rogers' Patent ) .
4
Location and Size of Tower Bells.
BUILDING.
STREET.
WEIGHT.
Armorv .
Washington and Channing Sts.
2,240 lbs.
Methodist Church .
Walnut and Bowers Sts.
1,200 66
City Hall
Washington and Cherry Sts.
2,650
60
Congregational Church
Hancock St. and Woodland Ave.
3,250 66
Methodist Church .
Summer St. .
1,500
Congregational Church
Hartford and Lincoln Sts.
1,500
Mason School
Centre and Beacon Sts.
2,000
No. 6 Hose Station
Washington and Hamilton Sts.
727
66
Location of Gongs.
BUILDING.
CIRCUIT.
SIZE.
No. One Engine and Hose
No. Four .
15 inch.
No. One Engine
Boston .
8
Chemical A and Hose Two
No. Three.
15
No Three Engine and Hose .
No. Four
15
No. One Truck and No. 4 Hose
No. Three .
16
No. Five Hose .
No. Two
8
66
No. Six Hose
No. Two
15
66
No. Seven Hose
No. One
16
Residence of Chief of Department
No. Three .
8
Residence of Assistant Chief .
No. Three .
8
66
Pumping Station .
No. One
8
60
Gamewell Fire Alarm Works
No. One
16
66
Residence of Otis Pettee, Secretary of G. F. A. W.
No. One
8
Fire Alarm Office, (Time)
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