Fire-Brigade Matters.
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West Ham has now received intimation of the L.G.B.'s approval of its loan of £850 to cover the cost of a motor fire-engine.
Mr. Horace Lyme, the chief of the Newport (Mon.) Fire Brigade, is continuing his efforts to secure the neeessary support to enable his hrigade to have a motor fire-engine.
As might be expected, the annual report of Mr. 'William Frost, Chief Officer of the Sheffield Fire Brigade, contains numerous interesting references to the value of motor-propelled equipment.
The Ealing Town Council is now proceeding with the matter of the purclmse of a motor fire-engine, and particulars are being sought, although the Council is not yet committed to make a purchase.
Captain T. P. Purcell, the Superintendent at Dublin, in his annual report for the year 1910, comments favourably upon the successful and valuable work done by the brigade's Leyland motor fire-engine. His men have " never been troubled by the slightest hitch, and the motor has never failed to respond promptly every time required.'' The total cost for running and maintenance, exclusive of depreciation and insurance, has been only £20 5s. The distance travelled reached 530 miles.
Middlesbrough Town Council, a committee of which rejected a motion in favour of the purchase of a motor fireengine, a short time ago, by one vote, is n-ow going to discuss the whole subject at a "full-dress " meeting of the
Beddington (Surrey) Parish Council is now proceeding with its scheme for the purchase of a motor fire-engine and accessories, at an estimated total cost of £1,200. The engine is to have a capacity of 350 gallons, and to carry 1,000 It. of hose, and a 30 ft. ladder.
Taxation.
The L.C.C. thinks that all motor fire-appliances, including escape vans, tenders, etc., should be exempt, as are motor fire-engines, from all carriagetax and other licence duties, and also from the petrol tax. Other fire brigades are to be approached on the subject.
Dennis Tests.
A six-cylinder, 60 h.p. Dennis engine, one of several for the Glasgow Corporation, which is now on exhibition at Manchester, was subjected to important tests, at the Manchester Central Fire Station, on Thursday last. A Press view was given at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, and a display before the Fire Brigade Committee, and other members of the Manchester City Council, at 2.30 p.m. in the afternoon. Pressure results have been communicated to us as under :—
With two jets of in., 152 lb.; with two 1 in. jets, 140 lb.; with twin branches into one 11 in. jet, 152 lb., with twin branches into one la in. jet, 140 lb.; with twin branches into one 11 in. jet, 130 lb. ; one hose to a single in. jet.. 170 lb. ; one hose to a single 11 in. jet, 180 lb.