1. The Brigade shall consist of at least 21 Members, constituted as follows
namely: Two Officers (Captain and Superintendent), Foreman,
First Engineer, Second Engineer, Third Engineer (or Branchman),
Thirteen Firemen and Two Call Boys.
2. The Brigade shall be under the control of the General Purposes com-
mittee of the Town Council, subject to any delegation of powers by
such Committee to a Fire Brigade Committee.
3. The Captain and Superintendent of the Brigade shall be appointed by the
General Purposes Committee and all of their appointments shall be
subject to the approval of that Committee.
4. The Captain to submit to the General Purposes Committee a written
Report of all Fires to which the Brigade is called within one week
of its occurrence.
5. The Captain shall have the entire management of the Brigade at all
Drills and Fires.
6. All persons wishing to join the Brigade shall make application in
writing to the Captain, who shall submit the applications to the
General Purposes Committee, and, if approved by them, the
and the person elected shall sign a copy of these Rules, agreeing to
abide by the same.
7. No person shall be eligible to join the Brigade who is under the age of
18 years, this Rule not to apply to Call Boys.
8. All Members of the Brigade (except Officers) shall retire at the age of
55 years.
9. A Member wishing to leave the Brigade shall give one calendar month's
previous notice in writing to the Town Clerk.
10. All Members must punctually attend the weekly Drills, and while so
engaged shall submit to the discipline of and obey all orders given
by the Officers in charge.
11. Each Member of the Brigade will be provided with suitable uniform,
which must be returned in good condition (wear and tear ex-
cepted) on leaving the Brigade.
12. Members of the Brigade will receive 1/- per week, which will be for-
feited in case of non-attendance at the weekly Drill. Members will
also receive 1/- each on every occasion on which, in their capacity
as Firemen, they attend theatrical or other performances at the
Borough Hall.
13. The First Engineer will also be paid an additional sum of £3 per annum,
and the Second Engineer £2 per annum, for cleaning the Steamer
and keeping the same in good order.
14. In addition to the above the Brigade will receive the following remuner-
ation for attending a Fire, namely :
Each Officer, 7/- for first three hours, 2/6 per hour after.
Foreman and First Engineer, 6/- for first three hours; 1/6 per
hour after.
Second Engineer, 5/- for first three hours, 1/3 per hour after.
Third Engineer (or Branchman), 5/- for first three hours, 1/3 per
hour after.
Firemen (including Turncock), 4/- for first three hours, 1/- per
hour after.
Call Boys, -/6 per hour
With a minimum charge of three hours.
Additional helpers, -/6 per hour.
15. The Members of the Brigade will also be allowed an annual Outing, the
cost of the same being limited to 7/6 per Member.
16. In the event of Competitions, Fire Brigade Dinners, &c., the Captain to
report to the General Purposes Committee whether, in his opinion,
it would be advisable for any of the Brigade to attend the same;
and, in case the Committee agree that they do so, the expense of
the same to be paid by the Town Council.
17. Any Member absenting himself from four consecutive Drills, and failing
to give a satisfactory excuse for so doing, shall be liable to be
removed from the Brigade at the discretion of the General Purposes
Committee. If absent from a Fire he shall give the Captain the
reason for such absence.
18. The General Purposes Committee shall have power to dismiss any Mem-
ber for inefficiency or for using profane, improper or insubordinate
language, or who may be found the worse for liquor, or be guilty of
any disorderly conduct at Drills, Assemblies or Fires.
19. The General Purposes Committee reserve the right to alter any existing
or make any further Rule which they think necessary or advisable.
