FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Henry, I11., Purchased Pumper—A 500-gallon Peter Pirsch pumper has been purchased by Henry, I11.
Bayhead, N. J., Has New Fire AlarmA new fire alarm system has been installed in Bayhead, N. J.
Fire Station Completed in Altoona, Ia,——结合火station and town hall has been completed in Altoona, Ia.
West Chester, Pa., to Have Celebration—The Fame Company of West Chester, Pa., will hold a smoker and entertainment to celebrate their ninetieth anniversary.
Volunteer Firemen of Troup, Tex., to be Paid—Each volunteer fireman of Troup, Tex., will receive $15 a year, the drill master, assistant chief and chief, $30 a year.
Atlantic Highlands, N. J., Buys Pumper—A 1,000-gallon Maxim pumper will be delivered to Atlantic Highlands, N. J., through the Woodhouse Manufacturing Company, local agents.
Mayville, Pa., to Cooperate with Others—The Mayville, Pa., fire department is working out a plan whereby it will be able to aid neighboring communities.
Department Organized in Murrysville, Pa.—An application has been filed for incorporation papers for a fire company in Murrysville, Pa.
Fennimore, Wis., May Purchase Apparatus—Fennimore, Wis., may purchase a community fire apparatus for rural protection.
Monticello, N. Y., Wants New Apparatus- 纽约州蒙蒂卡洛（Monticello），正试图筹集资金，以购买与现在使用的产品相似的能力。
Elkhorn, Wis., Purchased Pumper—Elkhorn, Wis., has purchased a 600-gallon Pirsch pumper. Delivery is to be made within sixty days.
Malverne, Ia., Observes Anniversary—The volunteer fire department of Malverne, Ia., has celebrated its thirty-fifth anniversary with a banquet.
Geneseo, N. Y., to Buy Fire Apparatus—Fire apparatus will be purchased jointly by the village and town of Geneseo, N. Y.
宾夕法尼亚州上达比（Upper Darby），争取有偿力量—As a nucleus for a paid fire department, Upper Darby, Pa., will have two paid firemen in each company.
Fishkill, N. Y., Prepares for Anniversary—Protection Engine Company of Fishkill, N. Y., is planning for a banquet to celebrate its ninety-ninth anniversary.
Hershey, Pa., Will Have New Fire House—Work is progressing rapidly on the construction of a new fire station in Hershey, Pa.
Williamsburg, Ia., Considers Farm Protection—A movement has been started in Williamsburg, Pa., for rural fire protection.
Des Moines to Inspect Apartment Houses—Following a bad fire in Des Moines, Ia., the department started plans to make an inspection of all apartment houses in the city.
Apparatus Crashed into Auto in Philadelphia—Engine No. 24 of Philadelphia crashed into an automobile while on the way to answer a fire alarm. No one was injured.
Ocean City, N. J., to Have New Fire House—Land has been purchased in Ocean City, N. J., on which to erect a new fire station.
Coatesville, Pa., Purchases Fire Apparatus—Coatcsvillc, Pa., has purchased a triple combination pumper for $11,500. Plans are being made for a formal housing.
St. Joseph, Mich., Has New Paid Department- 争议数周后。密歇根州的圣约瑟夫（St. Joseph）拥有一个付费消防局，以取代已有51年的志愿组织。
特拉华县六月大会的计划—There was a large attendance of the Delaware County Firemen’s Association members at a meeting held in Lancaster, Pa., to plan for the coming convention of the association to be held on June 9.
Plans Made for Western Pennsylvania Convention—Plans are being made for the 1928 convention of the Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association that will be held in Meyersdale on August 13 to 18.
Retired Engineer Offers Fire Protection Service—Frank W. Fitzpatrick, retired engineer of the New York Fire Department, is now offering a fire protection service to property owners. He is located at 246 Fifth avenue. New York City.
Boston May Have Arson Squad—Fire Commissioner Eugene C. Hultman of Boston, Mass., is considering organizing an arson squad to respond to fires and to make investigations of all blazes of suspicious origin, He believes that such a squad could do much to check incendiary fires.
Worcester. Mass., Planning New Stations—The erection of two new fire stations is being planned in Worcester, Mass. Chief McCarthy has requested a new 750-gallon pumper and an 85-foot aerial ladder to replace ladder three that has been in service for twenty years.
Fireman Gets Belated War Reward—Charles J. Crammer, member of Asbury Park. N. J., department has just received an award for bravery under fire during the world war. He established connection between the front lines and a headquarters company during the offensive north of Verdun.
Many Transfers in Dubuque, Ia.,—Twenty transfers from lieutenants down and affecting every company with the exception of a truck company, were made in Dubuque, Ia., under orders from Chief Joseph W. Fisher. This move was taken to holster up the various companies.
East Orange, N. J., Has New Pumper—A new pumper, purchased for $13,000 has been placed in fire headquarters of East Orange, N. J. The hook and ladder truck damaged in a collision several months ago is King repaired and will be back in service soon.
Bryn Mawr, Pa., Firemen Hold Banquet—The fire department of Bryn Mawr, Pa., held its nineteenth annual banquet. Dr. James Shoemaker, surgeon for the department, was presented with a watch in recognition of the services given the department.
Seaford, N. Y., Votes for Fire Apparatus- 纽约州塞福德（Seaford）已投票赞成$ 20,000购买消防设备。该部门将花费5,000美元用于设备，其余的用于新软管，以及对水的钻井钻探的钻探。
Comm. Goodrich Opens Tenth New Station—Fire Commissioner Goodrich of Chicago has opened a new station for Truck Company 15 and Engine Company 45 at Forty-Sixth street and Cottage Grove avenue. This is the tenth fire station that has been opened since Mr. Goodrich became fire commissioner.
Atlantic City Tests Two Candidates—Deputy Chiefs Charles Miller and Joseph Leeds will each be given an opportunity to take charge of the Atlantic City, N. J., department to see who is better fitted to fill the post vacated by the death of the late Chief John S. Barnett. One candidate will serve until April 15 and the other from that date until June 1.
为LACONIA，N。H.，Station绘制的计划- 已在N. H. Laconia的两层砖砌消防局绘制了计划，一楼将有三扇门和一个小入口。在二楼将是一个卧室，厨房，饭厅，客厅，一个大厅的消防员和纸牌室。建设成本估计为25,000美元。
宾夕法尼亚州奥利芬特（Olyphant），新火灾警报系统的合同— Olyphant, Pa., has placed an order with Harringlon-Scaberg Corporation for a complete fire alarm system including one four-circuit switchboard, battery rack, motor generator set, circuit repeater as well as other central station equipment. Thirtythree fire alarm boxes will be furnished.
N. F. P. A. Advocating Model Arson Law—The Fire Marshals section of the National Fire Protection Association and the National Board of Fire Underwriters are trying to get New York, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky and Massachusetts to pass the model arson law. Ten states passed this law last year. The laws of Arkansas are about three-fourths satisfactory.
Colorado Springs Limits Speed of Apparatus——城市经理科罗拉多斯普林斯,坳,ordered that fire apparatus on the way to a fire must keep within the speed laws of the city. Two lire trucks have been wrecked within a short time while on the way to fires. The city manager said, “It is better to arrive at a fire a few seconds later than not at all.”
