Fire-Brigade Matters.
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Clevednn Urban District Council finds itself unable to vote the necessary money for a motor fire-engine.
Hindrance at Bromley.
The Fire Offices Committee has refused the application for a grant towards the cost of the new all-motor fire station at Bromley (Kent).
A Napier Fire-flyer.
Our illustration, atthe foot of this page, is of a 15 h.p. " noiseless " Napier, which has been purchased by the London County Council Fire Brigade. The chassis is practically the taxicab model, and it has been placed at the disposal of Lieut. Spencer, the divisional-officer at the Kennington station. When necessary, this machine can travel at fully 50 m.p.h.
Leith Orders Baileys.
Leith Corporation has ordered two 60 h.p. Halley turbine fire-engines. These will be practically similar to the Halley engine in the service of the Glasgow Brigade, but each will have a lighter tare weight. We understand that the order followed upon a visit of the Leith Firetnaster, and members of his committee, to the tests, at Glasgow, on the 14th February, which tests we reported on the 17th idem. Sheffield Chooses Leyland.
The Watch Committee of Sheffield Town Council has accepted (subject to the usual sanction) the tender of Leyland Motors, Ltd., at £1,083, for an 80 h.p, petrol-driven motor fire-engine fitted with turbine-pump and complete with all accessories.
County Organization.
Glasgow's arrangements with the County Councils of Lanark and Renfrew provide, inter alia, that the contribution of either county shall in no case exceed £100 per fire, and that underground fires in mineral workings are not included.