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REPORT OF BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS LEXINGTON, MASS., January 1, 1912. To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF LEXINGTON, MASS. GENTLEMEN. - The Board of Fire Engineers submit herewith their report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1911. The year 1911 has seen a number of changes in the organization of the department which, in the opinion of the Board of Engineers, were for the best interests of the citizens of Lexington. When the present Board took office May 1, 1911, we found the department in an unsettled condition. After a careful study of the situation we decided that a set of Rules and Regulations were necessary for both the call men and the drivers. As these rules have been criticised by some of the citizens, we think that all the citizens should read them and form their own opinions. Each rule covers some particular fault which we desired to correct. RULES AND REGULATIONS DRIVERS No driver shall leave the Engine House without first calling up the other House, and be sure that one man can be reached by tele- phone at any and all times. No driver shall purchase any supplies without permission from one of the engineers. When supplies are purchased, slips must be obtained and hung in the Engine House. These slips must compare with the bills at the end of the mouth. 131 The drivers are entitled to two days off each month and two -weeks' vacation each year. Under no consideration can a driver go away either day or night without permission from the Chief. When a driver wishes to go away he must notify the Chief and a man will be detailed to take his place. If the driver at Centre Engine House is out and the driver at East Lexington gets an alarm over the telephone, he is to press in the alarm before leaving for the fire. Driver at Centre must press in calls from Fire House. No liquor is allowed in Engine House. The driver is held responsible for the strict enforcement of this rule. Driver at Centre Engine ,house — Breakfast, 7 to 8 ; exercise, 10 to 11 ; dinner, 12 to 1 ; exercise, 2 to 3 ; supper, 6 to 7. Driver at East Lexington—Breakfast, 6 to 7; exercise, 9 to 10 ; dinner, 11 to 12 ; exercise, 1 to 2 ; supper, 5 to 6. CALL MEN Rule 1. All members must attend fires. Rule r. The clerk of each company must keep a record of attendance at fires and meetings. Rule 3. 11 a member misses three straight alarms in succession the clerk of his company must notify the Chief Engineer. Rule 4. While going to or coming from a fire the members must understand that they are on duty and must conduct themselves properly. The captain of each company is held responsible for the discipline of his men. Rule 5. No member under the influence of liquor can attend a fire or enter the Engine House. Rule 6. No liquor to be allowed in the Engine House. 1S2