Careless Motor Drivers to be Penalized
Because of the recent collision of motor hose wagon 8, of Grand Rapids, Mich., with a street car, when the wagon was being demonstrated, a rule will be issued penalizing drivers of motor fire apparatus who are unable to give a satisfactory explanation of collisions. Chief Lemoin, in making his report of the accident, placed the blame on the driver, and declared that the accident could have been avoided had the driver examined his motor carefully before starting out. “Safety and certainty is what counts in answering an alarm of fire," the chief said. “Speed counts for naught if carelessness is involved. Had the wagon been responding to an alarm the fire couid have gained immeasurable headway because of the accident. Then, too, the cost of repairing the apparatus is to be considered. I would recommend that in such cases a penalty be attached so that the drivers will exercise more care and be anxious to arrive at a fire safely, if a trifle later, than carlessly and a few minutes earlier.” Chief Lemoin reports that the accident caused a loss of $500 to the department. The accident, he says, was avoidable and the person responsible should be penalized.
Because of the recent collision of motor hose wagon 8, of Grand Rapids, Mich., with a street car, when the wagon was being demonstrated, a rule will be issued penalizing drivers of motor fire apparatus who are unable to give a satisfactory explanation of collisions. Chief Lemoin, in making his report of the accident, placed the blame on the driver, and declared that the accident could have been avoided had the driver examined his motor carefully before starting out. “Safety and certainty is what counts in answering an alarm of fire," the chief said. “Speed counts for naught if carelessness is involved. Had the wagon been responding to an alarm the fire couid have gained immeasurable headway because of the accident. Then, too, the cost of repairing the apparatus is to be considered. I would recommend that in such cases a penalty be attached so that the drivers will exercise more care and be anxious to arrive at a fire safely, if a trifle later, than carlessly and a few minutes earlier.” Chief Lemoin reports that the accident caused a loss of $500 to the department. The accident, he says, was avoidable and the person responsible should be penalized.
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