Texas Fire Marshals Hold Convention

Texas Fire Marshals Hold Convention

The City Fire Marshals' Association of Tevas held its fifth annual convention in the city of Dallas, June 4 and 5. and decided to hold next year’s convention in San Antonio. The new officers elected arc: John McKinney, of McKinney, president; J. J. Daglish, of Tyler, first vice-president, and Frank F. Hennett, of Dallas, second vice-president. T. F, Baker, of Austin, was re-elected secretary-treasurer. Miss Lettie Hughes, of Austin, official reporter, was elected a life member. At the Dallas convention an address of welcome was delivered by Fire and Police Commissioner R. L. Winfrey and Fire Marshal E. M. Naylor, of Dallas, welcomed on behalf of the Dallas firemen. A response was made by J. J. Daglish, of Tyler. President I. Cohen made his annual address. “The Prevention of Fire and Food Conservation” was the subject of a round table discussion lead by N. A. Moreland, of Hallettsville. Better fire-fighting equipment, better water systems and a stricter enforcement of laws were methods suggested for fire prevention. The first constitution was adopted and amended. All ex-Fire Marshals will be admitted as full-fledged members. The committee on the fire escape law, which goes into effect next month, made a report that was adopted. The day’s entertainment features included a luncheon and a drive about the city, the water station at White Rock being visited among other places. At the second days sessions Mrs. P. P. Tucker, chairman of the fire prevention committee of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs, expressed her belief that through proper education the fire waste can be greatly reduced. In a paper sent by W. E. Mallalieu, general manager of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, the idea that all forces must co-operate with the National Government in the present emergency was strongly set forth. A round table discussion on “How Fire Marshals Can Reduce Insurance Cos',” the importance of strict co-operation of all city police and county officials in the prevention of fires was stressed. State Fire Marshal S. W. Inglish, of Austin, spoke on “Needed Legislation.” He said the loss each year averages $3 per capita, while England, Europe’s largest loser, has a record of only 33 cents per capita, and Holland a loss of only 11 cents per capita per year. He said: “The value represented by our ash heaps each year is a scathing arraignment of our habits and a rebuke to our boasted civilization. This is made even a more severe indictment when we know more than 75 per cent, of all fires in Texas are caused by carclesness and indifference on the part of our people.” He said Texas needs a building law that will make all buildings as near fireproof as possible; stricter laws for elimination of fire risks; uniform Fire Marshal law requiring close inspection at stated intervals, etc., were among those suggested as being desirable and necessary if Texas' fire loss is to be reduced. Other features of the convention were: Addresses, “How Firemen Can Prevent Fires,” Hon. Roger Byrne, cresident Volunteer Firemen’s Association. Smithville; “Fire Prevention from the Underwriters’ Viewpoint.” Charles F. Thomas, Dallas; “Co-Operation Between the Fire Marshal and the Women’s Clubs,” Mrs. P. P. Tucker, chairman fire prevention committee, State Federation of Women’s Clubs, Dallas; “How to Conduct a Fire Investigation,” a round table discussion, led by J. L. McClure, Fire Marshal of Wichita Falls; “Gathering Up the Fragments, (a) Discussion of Unclassified Subjects, (b) Special Instruction in Fire Prevention as a War Measure."

The City Fire Marshals' Association of Tevas held its fifth annual convention in the city of Dallas, June 4 and 5. and decided to hold next year’s convention in San Antonio. The new officers elected arc: John McKinney, of McKinney, president; J. J. Daglish, of Tyler, first vice-president, and Frank F. Hennett, of Dallas, second vice-president. T. F, Baker, of Austin, was re-elected secretary-treasurer. Miss Lettie Hughes, of Austin, official reporter, was elected a life member. At the Dallas convention an address of welcome was delivered by Fire and Police Commissioner R. L. Winfrey and Fire Marshal E. M. Naylor, of Dallas, welcomed on behalf of the Dallas firemen. A response was made by J. J. Daglish, of Tyler. President I. Cohen made his annual address. “The Prevention of Fire and Food Conservation” was the subject of a round table discussion lead by N. A. Moreland, of Hallettsville. Better fire-fighting equipment, better water systems and a stricter enforcement of laws were methods suggested for fire prevention. The first constitution was adopted and amended. All ex-Fire Marshals will be admitted as full-fledged members. The committee on the fire escape law, which goes into effect next month, made a report that was adopted. The day’s entertainment features included a luncheon and a drive about the city, the water station at White Rock being visited among other places. At the second days sessions Mrs. P. P. Tucker, chairman of the fire prevention committee of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs, expressed her belief that through proper education the fire waste can be greatly reduced. In a paper sent by W. E. Mallalieu, general manager of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, the idea that all forces must co-operate with the National Government in the present emergency was strongly set forth. A round table discussion on “How Fire Marshals Can Reduce Insurance Cos',” the importance of strict co-operation of all city police and county officials in the prevention of fires was stressed. State Fire Marshal S. W. Inglish, of Austin, spoke on “Needed Legislation.” He said the loss each year averages $3 per capita, while England, Europe’s largest loser, has a record of only 33 cents per capita, and Holland a loss of only 11 cents per capita per year. He said: “The value represented by our ash heaps each year is a scathing arraignment of our habits and a rebuke to our boasted civilization. This is made even a more severe indictment when we know more than 75 per cent, of all fires in Texas are caused by carclesness and indifference on the part of our people.” He said Texas needs a building law that will make all buildings as near fireproof as possible; stricter laws for elimination of fire risks; uniform Fire Marshal law requiring close inspection at stated intervals, etc., were among those suggested as being desirable and necessary if Texas' fire loss is to be reduced. Other features of the convention were: Addresses, “How Firemen Can Prevent Fires,” Hon. Roger Byrne, cresident Volunteer Firemen’s Association. Smithville; “Fire Prevention from the Underwriters’ Viewpoint.” Charles F. Thomas, Dallas; “Co-Operation Between the Fire Marshal and the Women’s Clubs,” Mrs. P. P. Tucker, chairman fire prevention committee, State Federation of Women’s Clubs, Dallas; “How to Conduct a Fire Investigation,” a round table discussion, led by J. L. McClure, Fire Marshal of Wichita Falls; “Gathering Up the Fragments, (a) Discussion of Unclassified Subjects, (b) Special Instruction in Fire Prevention as a War Measure."