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109
FIRE BRIGADE AND APPLIANCES.
There are 30 men all told, five being on duty day and night.
The remaining 25 are in bell call, in the various stations, available for
turning out at any time.
All Fire Stations are in Telephonic Communication with the Chief
Fire Station, Police Stations, and nearest Turncocks.
The principal appliances consist of—
1 Horsed Steamer, capable of throwing 400 gals, per minute.
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1 Motor Oil Fuel Steamer, throwing 320 gals. per minute.
1 Petrol Pump and Chemical Engine, 100 h.p.
3 Combined Motor Chemical Fire Engines, Hose Tenders, and
Fire Escapes.
1 6-in. Manual.
1 Hose and Ladder Truck.
5,000 ft. of 2¾- in. Canvas Hose (part rubberlined).
1,400 ft. of 33/8-in. ditto.
530 ft. hose for Chemical Fire Engines.
4 Hand Fire Escapes, always on duty.
(The Escapes at the principal Stations are Automobile).
Each hand Escape carries hose, stand-pipe, and turncock's tools ;
and jumping sheets, long lines, and life lines are carried with all
appliances. First aid appliances are carried on all horsed or automobile
machines.
In addition to the Fire Alarms there are nearly 40 Telephones
connecting all points in the District, and the Brigade is connected with
the General Post Office Exchange, No. 100 Tottenham, and No. 100
Hornsey. The latter number should be used by the subscribers who are
connected with the Hornsey Exchange.