trIR.tr BR.IGADES

THEIR EQUIPMENT, CONSTITUTION.&c., andSCALE of CHARGES

lBristol amd West 0f England

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COMPILED BY E" A. SPNL]--ER (8. A. SPIL,LER & CO.) ASSESSOT.TO THE INSURANCEOFFICES,

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Price Ten Shillings and Sixpence. F'OR.EWORD 'IunCompilerofthishand-bookhasrealisedfor in Insurance *r"u yeait the need amongst his friends a publication giv:ing i-nformation as to Fire ;i;i#";'"iiliit'of eqiripment, et6., in the West of England, ;li?h is so^esiential when considering proposals for i"r"r"".". If, therefore, the present hand-book proves l" f" of some practical assistance this- will be regarded ,r for i!9 production, which has entailed no "o*p"tsati6nsmall amount of effort. 'Ihe map wirich follows this page._?Pproxrimately coversers the area served bybY E. A. Spiller,Spiller. anand it rs believecl that the majority of places possessingFire Brigades rvill be found herein. ft lvill be recognised that as Brigades are con- tinually adding to their equipment, altering_ their constitution, seale of charges, etc., the particulars as time passes may be subject to revision, but the Compiler hopes to be in possession of up-to-date information and reference to him may be therefore desirable. As will be seen, in many instances, owing to various reasons, the Scale of Charges is not given, but it is hoped-The that he will have these details at a later date. National Fire Brigades' Association Scale of Charges in use by numerous Brigadcs is given at end of hand-book. It has been obviously impossible to include in the Index all the small villages br places which have no priga{g, but reference tJ a ma-p will doubtless help in finding the nearest town with a Brigade. II. A. SPILLER, Assessorto the trnsuranceCompanies, Canada llouse, rro' iiffi ;,3ttt.q,uJg:;J*i,lfi Ber,owru Srnpnr. Bnrsror,. portion of nap giver The rhadod approximately tte Area served by the! Brigades mentioned

Mt to Scale NNDtrX Of all places mentioned in this Book. For Map see Inset Opposite. Page Page ,\bbots Leigl t (see Clevedon) 47 Chippenhanr 38 Aldbourne 1 Chipping Canpden ... 39 -46ssburY Chipping Norton 40 Antlover Chilrying Sodbury ... 39 r\vcllun' 4 Chiscldon 39 Arvrc.'. 5 Christchurch.. 4l Axbriclgc 6 Clmlnrleish ... 42 Axnrinstcr t Cinderford ,12 i,a"i.luett (see Clevedon) ::: 47 Circnccster .,. 46 Rutlttri;rton ... Clal iton-in-Gordano (seeClevedon) llilllll)t, !li 7 Il:urwcll 8 Clccve (see Clevedon) Ilarnstaplc Town I Clevedo. ::: 47 ,. (Rural) ... 10 St. Nlary 43 lialit... 1l Colcforcl llatharrilltoo (seeBath) tl Cok:shiIl 43 llatlrc:rston 11 Colyton 44 Bal lrlbrcl ,, ,, I1 Congrcsbury (see Clevedon) 47 l3crt' Iit;1is ll 45 Ilcrlieley t2 Crediton 4a Biclcford t2 Crervkernc 49 Ilishopstonc... 13 Crick Irtde 50 llltndford :.. l4 Cullompton ... 5l lJh rnsclon t4 Culmstock 5I Rournt.rnoulh t5

APPLIANCES Ilng,ine-I{anual, rio l{osc Cart, B0O ft. Ifose, ancl fl I3 Typc Minimax extincteurs. Thesc belong to Palish Council.

Hydrants.-i.r*onc {ixed in town.

Water.-5uppl)' is goocl at certain times of year.

AIarm.-Firemcn are callecl by boy.

REM^ARKS 'Ihe rnembers arc all liolunteers, but the small sun] oroftS is rcceived annually from the ltates. They woulcl attend any" fire within :l rniles. and there are the Ramsburv (S miles). Ilungerford and }{arlborou gh (Z mite's1 I3rigades in the district u'ho cari be called upon.

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The Scale of Charges aclopted is : Capt., Lieut. tind Sergt., 7s: 6d. each lst hour, Bs. per hour afterwards ; Firemen, Bs. lst hoiur, pumpers, Is. 6d. every additional hour ; -Call Is. 6d. Ist hour. 9d. additional hours: Boy. 2s. - < v.n /-\\ Y''II]T'] AN4tEStsT]RY ANIUU V ]DIT\ Wints. Fnants"

APPLIANCES (350 APPLIANCES Engincs-l'IerrYweather's Motor Engine antl 500 ft' i\'Iotor Pump (3 l+00-gails') and galls.), u,-'tUu""ut (I50 galls')' Ensines-l)ennis "'^"'i yds' Hose' Hose. uu,uual, rrose Cart and 1'000 These belong to the Brigade' Council' Ihese belohg to Town will be fixed in town shortly' Ilydrants town' HYdrants are lixed in Water.-SuPPlY is good' Water.-SuPPlY is good' Alarm.-Firemen ate called by Bell' by Electric Bells' Alarrn.-I'iremen are called

REMARKS is The members are all Volunteers,:rnd lo amount received annually from the Rates' f!tt-l' rvoulcl fire within reasonable REMARKS ""tty tlistanccl"d;;d anJ tl'"''"""re the Salisbulv (8 milc.s)' and assistance ('atnp The members are not Volurrteers' Anclover (14 milcs) and Bulford lttttt- *'ho annuallv f'-om the Rates' They tary (3 mites; Brigadcs in thc district is reccivetl radius' ean be called lrpon' would :lttencl any fire within 10 miles andthereisanotherBrigade(Tmiles'with manual) rvho can be called upon' SCALE is : Uscof l'nginc',tB 3s'; The Scalcof Chargcs ()lhcers' I{osc (aecordingto lengths trsec{); 25' 2s. 6cl. tst houi', 2s' after ; Firemcrt' ]s! lst SCALE hour, ls. 6d. aftcr ; Pumpcls' I s' ut{' hour, ls. after. The Scalcof Chargesis thnt of N'F'B'A' The National scale will be adoptecl shcrtly' n2 t AVtr]EUR.Y AWR.E Wints. Gn,os. No l3r'igade here-see Glotr,cester.

APPLIANCES AXN4NiNS:TER Manual Engine ancl 50 vds. of l{ose. Devon These belong to Parish Council. APPI..trANCES Hydrants.-None. Oiic llngine-Ilerry'w'eather's (Chemical), Ilose Water.-Supply dependent on Pumps. Cart, and 3oo fi. Hose. 'Ihese Alarm.-Firemen are called bt' Messengcr. belong to Joint Fire Br:igade Committee. Hydrants are fixed in Town. Water.-Supplf is good in torvn, Alarm.-Firemcn are called by cyclists. REMARKS The rnembersare Volunteers. Assistancecould REMARKS 'fhe be obtained from the Marlborough Brigade members ale all Volunteers, but a small (6 miles away). retaining fee is paid annually, also for drills. They would attend any fire within reason- able dist:rnce, and there are the Seaton, I-ymc Regis, Chard and Honiton Brigades (6 to 9 miles) who can be called upon.

SCALE SCALE No details available,but may be in the compiler's The Scale of Chargesis : Officers, lst hour 5s. 9d., possessionlater. each hour after 4s. 3d. ; Firemen, lst hour ils., each hour after 2s. AXtsRNDGtr tsADN4NNTON Somaerset Glos.

'fhc Estatc irave :r private Brigade- but no details :rt'e yet available. APPLIANCES Engine-I[anual, gootl motor-tlr:r'w'n Hose Cart, Escape, and t.+;O tt. I{ose. tsAMIPTON lDevon These belong to the Brigaclc. APPLIANCES Hydrants ale fixed in torvn. Engincs-Manual, Ilose Cart, and 600 ft. Ilose. These belong to the Urban l)istrict Council. Water.-Suppl)' is verY goocl. Hyilrants are fixed in to'wn. Alarm.-Firernen ale callecl by Bell. Water. --Supply is good.

Alarm.-Firemen are called by Maroon. REMARKS REMARKS The members are all Yolunteels, and uot this tsrigade are partly Volun- rate-aided. Thcy would attend any {ire The tnembers of sum being receivecl annualll'. within 6 miles' clistance, and there are the tecrs, a small 'l'hc wouid attend any fire rvitliin Banwell (4 miles) and Cheddar (2 miles) Brigade distance, and there are no other Brigades in the district who can be called reasonable in the district who can be callecl upon. Brigades upon nearer than Dtrlverton, Tiverton, etc.

SCALE SCALE The Scale of Charges adopted by this Brigade is The Scale of Charges adopted is that of the not to hand, but particulars may be obtained National Fire Brigades' Association. of the compiler.

6 tsAINWELL tsAR.}\S"TAPLE SomrrerseCI N. f)evor-r

APPI,IANOES APPLIANCES l,ngines-tr Steam (260 galls.) and Motor (250 Bngine-Manual, and 400 ft. Hose. calls.), Ilose Cart ancl 2,800 ft. ?rt in. canvas I{ose. These belong to the Brigade. "i'irr,sc-'belong to l'orvn Council. Hydrants are not yet fixed in village, but will be Hydrants are fixed in tox'n at 50 yds. intervals. soon. Water.-Supply is good. Water.-Supply is generally good. Alarrn.-Firemen are called by Bells; Officers Alarm.-Firernen are called bv Bell. on Tclephone and Svrcn (by day only).

REMARKS REMARKS 'Ihe merntrers are all Volunteers, but a small The members are all Volunteers, and no sum is retaining fee is leceived annually from the received annually from the Rates. Thcy Rates. They 'ivould attend any fire within would attend any fire within reasonable 1 mile beyond boundary, and the Rural distance (fO miles), and there are uo other District Council have a Rrigade stationed in Brigades within 4 rniles rvho can be called tire town who can be called Llpon (see next upon, nearest being Weston-super-Mare. the page).

SCALE 'Ihc The Scale of Charges is that of the National Scale of Chalges adopted is the National Fire Fire Brigades' Association. Brigacles',4.ssociation. tsARNSTAPLtr BATFN ld. D.ev,on Somlerset APPLIANCES Ensincs-2-.u'cat'lter }fotor lrumps (rvith ll,sc:rpes).][ct't'v- APPLIANCES l\'[otorEnginc (350 gall.), ancl7,000 'I'urbine ft. Flose. 45 H.l'. 350-galt. llotor ]:,ngirre r,vith 'I'iresebelong to Bath Colporation. 'I'railer 250-gall. \Iotor' Pump, anci 1,500 f't. Hydrants are Iixecl in CitY. Ilose. Water.-Supply is good' Alarm.-li'itlemen are cralicd by Elcctric Bells. Thesc belong to Rur.:rll)istrict Council. REMARKS Eight mernbers are on permanent staff and 2o I{ydrants are fixeC in solne villages. " 'I'he on retained staff. tsrigade is supportccl Water.--Suppl)' is good in most of area. fronr the lilLtes. Thcy 'ri'ould attend an)' filc, and havc an arrangement with Alarm.-Irilcrncn arc callcrl bv Telclhone and the fbllorving Parishes for serving thenr. Ifesscnger. viz. :-Bathampton, Bathcaston, Rathforcl. Ch:u'lcombe. lircshforci, Ilinton, I{elston, Limpley Stoke, Iloncton Combe, Nervton St. Loe, Southstoke, antl Weston. There REMARKS is a l3r'igade at Wcston v'ho can be ca,lled upon. The members arc all Volunteer.s,but a small surn is recciveclannually from the Rates. They SCALE would attend any fire within reasonable Thc Scaie of Charges :rdoptecl is : Motor and 10s. after (f.2 2s. distance, ancl there is the Tolvn Bligacle (see Appliances,- lstltour f4 4s., if not usecl) Olficer, 5s. lst hour, 4s. per pler.ions pagc) u'ho cal] be called upon, ; houl after : }-iremen, 3s. 6d. lst hour, 2s. besides those at Ilfr.acombe, Bideford" Tor- pcr hour after. r.ington etc. tstrRtr ]REGXS SCALE f)orset TheScale of Chargesadopted is sarneas N.F.B.A. No Brigade here, I)orchester (12 miles) being ner:irest. IO ll ]BtrrR.T(trLEV ]EISFTOPSTONtr Gnos" Wints. 'lown No l3rigac'le; Lorcl Berkeley has small 'Ihombury Stearn Enginc for on'n use. might attend rvith }Ianuai. APPLIANCES Engines-Manual, anci900 ft. Hose. ]BNDtrtrORD Thcsebeiong to Farish Council. Devon Ilydrants.-None fixed. APPLIANCES Engines-Sbearner (250-:J00 gall.). }Iotor (25O Water--Supply is good. gall.) on order and Trailer (150 gall.), Ilose Cart, and I,500 fi,. Hose. Alarm.-Firemen are called bt' IIooter. These belong to Bidefo:cl, Northam rn.l l)istrict Joint I'ire Committce. Hydrants are fixecl in Bideford Borough and Northam Urban District. REMARKS Water.-Supply is goocl in Urban areas; not in The members are all Volunteers, and nothing is Rural district-depenclent on streams, wells, Rates. They ctc. received annually from the any fire within radius of 5 Alarm.-Firemen are called by l,laroon and Fllec- n'ould attend tric Bells. miles if Parish pays f2 2s. retaining fee, and there is the Brigade in the district REMARKS rvho can be called upoll. 'Ihe mcmbers are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annutr,llv fi'om the Rates. Thev "fi." woulcl attend o.rv within rateable arel (inr.ludingBorouglr of Bidcford .rnd Norbham SCALE 'forrington Ulban Disirict). antl there ale the Engine, (7 miles) and Barnstaple (9 miles) Brigades The Scale of Charges adoptcd is : Use of in Lhe District who can be called upon. f4 4s. (except in Parishc's where retaining fee is paid) ; Captain, lst hour 5s., following SCALE hours 2s. 6d. ; Firemen, lst hour 2s. 6d., The Scale of Charges adoptcd is that of the following hours ls. 6d. National Fire Brigadest Association. l8 12 tsLANDtrOR.D FORUN/I tsOURNtrNItOU"]TH I)onset lHants.

APPLIANCES APPTIANCES Engines-none, no llose Cart, 9oo ft. Hose. Tiuee lJngincs, I Steanr (350-400 gall.), 2 l\{otor 'Ihcse belongto 'Io'wn Council. (one 500 and 350-400 gall. resp.) and 3 Tenders with First-aid Pumps, and 8,000 ft. Flydrantsare fixed in to'wn. hose. 'fhese Water.-Supply is good. bclong to Courity l3orough. Alarm.-Firemen ai'e called bv Electric Bells. Hytirants arc fixed in torvn. Water.-Suppl-v is good. REMARKS Alarm"-Firemen are called bv Electric Bell The rncmbcrs arc all \rolunteers, but a small Systcm. sumis givcn for drills anduniform is provided. They 'lvoultl not attencl any {ire outside the Borough, and there are no other Brigades REMARKS in the district x'ho can be called upon. Ihe 28 membcrs ale Yolrnteers (6 others sta{f rnen), and a sum is rcceived annually fronr thc Rates. Ihcy rvoukl attend any fire SCALE within rcasonableclis{.anee, ancl there arc the adopted is nob yct to hand, The Scale of Charges Foolc and Christchurch Brigacles in the may possibly be obtained but particulars rlisttict who can bc calleciupon. from thc compiler.

SCALE 'Ihe tsLUNSDON Scale of f'harges acloptcd is : ]Iotol or Steam Wints. Ilngines, .€5 5s. ; Sen.ice of OfTicers,fI 10s. 6ri. cach; and for e:rch otlicr menrber No l3r'igailc lrclc', ,*ce,\ztittdon. attending 3s. each hour.

l4 l5 tsO U R.TO I\.,I - O iN -']T H tr - WATE R tsRADF'ORD-ON-AVON Gnos" Winrrs. This Town ha,sno biigacic, tlrc near.cstbeing Stor+- on-the-lVold (4 nril cs), a.ntl Moreton-in-l\{arsh. APPI..IANCES Itrngine-Ilotor, and 1,000 ft. Flose.

ts0x Tircsc belorrg to Lltban Distr.ict Council. Wilos. Flydrants are fixccl in tolvn. APPLIAI{CES Enginc-ilanual, and 150 li. I-trosc. Water.-Supply is goocl. These belong to Parish Council. Alarm.-Filemen are called by fir'ing of nlaroon Ilydrants are fixcd in town. and Stcam Svren. Water.-Supply is fail except in higir grounds. Alarrn.-Firernen are called by Messengel on cycle. REMARKS The members (3 Officers, 9 Firernen) are all REMARKS Volunteers, b',rt the Council pay for drills. Tliey would attend any flre within the Rural The members arc all \ioluntcers, but a small ancl there is a private Brigacle in sum is leceived annually from the Rates. clistrict, Factory who can be Thev rvould attend any fire within reasonaltle the to-"vnat the Rubber distance, and there is tlie Cliippenham Brigade called upon. in the district who can be called upon. $CAIE SCATE The Scaleof Chargesadopted is : Captain, 4s. 6d. The Scalc of Chargesadopted is not yet to hand, eaeh hour; Sub-Captain.3s. 9d. each hour; but particulars may be obtained of the Foreman, 3s. 9d. eaeh hour; and Firemen, compiler. 3s. each hour.

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i L tsROADWAV tsRON/tYARD Worcs. Flenefordlshire APPLIANCES Engine-llanual (drawn by motor iorry). Ifose :i Cart, and *-mile of Hose. l; APPLIANCES t; These belong to Parish Council. One Engine-Manual, Ilose Cart, and 25o yds. Hydrants are fixcd in village. $ Ilose. Water.-Supply is fair. { f Alarm.-Firemen are called by tr3ell on engine These belong to Urban District Council. house. Hydrants are fixed in to'wn. REMARKS The members are all \rolunteers, and nothing is Water.-Supply is good. received from the F,"ates. Thcy would attEnd Alarm.-Firemen are called by Messenger. any fire within reasonabledistance, and there is the Ilvesharn Br.igade (G-B miles) .who can be called upon. SCALE The Scale cf Charges adopted is : Engine, etc., REMARKS f5 5s. ; I{auling extra; Captain, 2s. 6d. per Thc members are all Volunteers, but a small sum hour; Firemen, trs. 6d. per hour. is received annually from the Rates. They would attend any flre within reasonable distance, and there are no other Brigades tsROAD HNNTON in the district who can be called upon. Wints" No Brigade here, seeSwinilon. SCATE tsROAD TOWN The Scale of Charges adopted is : For first 8 hours (or any part thereof), Capt., f,I l2s.; Wints. Firemen, 16s. each. After (per hr.), Capt., No Brigade here, .seeSwi,ndon. 4s. ; Firernen, 2s. Use of Engine, f3. 18 c2 tsRNDGWATER tsRNDPORT Somlerset lDorset APPLIANCES Engines-None, 2 I{ose Carts,and mile of Hose. l- APPTIANCES These belong to Ton'n Council. Two ltrngiles-l l{erryrn'eather Steamer (zfO gall.) Hydrants are fixed in tolvn. and 1\{orris-Gwynne }fotor (ZSO gal[.,-several 6- Water.-Supply is good. lvheeler), IJscape, Hose Cart, and thousand ft. Hose. Alarm.-Firemen are calledby tsoy on cycle. These beiong to Tou'n Council.

Hydrants are fixed in town (130). REMARKS Water.-Supply is plentiful (River). The members are all \-olunteers, but a small sum is received annuallv fi.om the Rates. Alarm.-Firemen The Brigacle docs not attend fires outside are called by Bells rung from Police Station. the ton'n, anri there are no other Blisades in the district rvho can be called ,poni.

TTEMARKS SCALE The members are all Volunteers, but a small Wi,thi,n Borough. subsidy of f2S is received annually from the The Scale of Charges a.dopted is Borough Fund. Tliey x'ould attend any Capt., fl ls. ; "dirtun"e, Litut.,lbs. (if actirrgus Crrpt.,fi;;-].,,iremen, fire wiihin rezrsonable and there aie lOs. 6d. (fst 4 hrs.-aftc,r Ttroralo) 5 other Brieades in the district who can be called upon. ?#|;ili" {i xl: ;::1,:; 9:,p!.,f1_10s. ; Li, ut., fJ 2s. 6d. (asCapt., 30s.); Firemen, I5s. ( fst q hrs.-afler SCATE pro ntlrt). 5oo/nof abovc Ratcs trayable for calls not The Scale of Charges adopted is that of the rr.sultirrgin drrtv. National Fire Brigades' Association.

2l tsRnMSCON,ftstr tsRNSLNNGTON Gnos. Sorrrerset

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Merryweather Motor FiLe King (old type_little No Engines, motor car for carrying eseape,etc., use), and 1,600 ft. Hose. rvith 1,250 ft. Hose. These beiong to the local Council. These belong to Parish Council.

Hydrants are fixed in torvn. Hyilrants (250) are fixed in district. Hi Water.-Supply is very good, Water.-Supply is good. l|lII; canal, etc. lli lti Alarm.-Firemen are called by Messenger. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv \Yhistle at Local iil; Laundry. REMARKS REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, ancl nothing lili is The members of this Brigade are all Volunteers, il received from the Rates. They would attend but a small sum is received annually from any fire within reasonabledistance, and there The Brigade would attend any are the two Stroud Brigades 2 miles away the Rates. ili who can fire within reasonable distance and there is be called upon. il, Brigade who can be called upon. ftlI the Bristol SCALE SCALE I I The Scale of Charges adopted is : Engine_Turn_ The Scale of Chargesadopted by this Brigade is ing out, f2; miieage,5s. ; working (per hr.), not but may be later in the com- ,dtI f2; standing by, ff . N.F.B.A. f- to hand, Captain and men. ""t", piler's possession.

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\ l tsRNSTOt tsRUTON This City is well supplied with fire-fighting Somerset appliancesincluding 5 l\Iotor Turbines (450 to 500 gil'lons),I nlotor Tui'bine (250 gallons),I l[otor Tender, I Turntable \Yater Toler, a File Float (I,000 gallons), Emergency Car and over 20,000ft. of hose. APPLIANCES The Brigade is a tr{unicipal one, being maintained llngine-l[anual, I l{ose Cart, and 400 yds. }Iose. by the City and all members receiveregular salaries. The Chief Station is situate at present at Bride- These belong to Parisir Council. well Strect but rve nnderstand thal a nerv Central Station is to be built there and in the meantime the Hyilrants are fixed in torvn. Brigade are tempolarily installecl at Merchant Street, Quakers tr'riars. Both Blider,r,ellStreet and llerchant Street are in the centre of the City. The Brigade rvill Water.-Supply is good. attend fires at Portishead and Avonmouth f)or:l< and thele is a sub-station at the latter place. The Avon- A,]arm.-Firemen are called b)r anyone. mouth Dock Company also have appliances for the protection of the Docks. There are also sub-stations .t, at St. George and Bedminster and the Portishead rll Dock Authoiities have a fire float whicir has heen l very useful at selious fires. REMARKS The Firemen are instructed not to attend fires outside the Bristol ratable area unless there has been The members are all Volunteers, but a small some previous arrallgement for their so doing. but sum is received annually from the Rates. Brislington, Kingsrvocd, Mangotsfield, Filton, Keyn- They would attend any fire within reasonable sham, Clevedon ancl Portishcacl Brisades rvoulcl do so distance, and there ale no other Brigades in if necessary-. Bristol has an cxcelle"nt water pressure the district who can be called upon. and is rvell supplied with hydrants which protects practically every tiroroughfare in the City. There rs an etlicient street fire alarm svstem and the men are callcd by ele_ctricbells. The st.aleof chargesin vogue is almost identical u'ith that of the Nitional Fire Brigades' Association. A number of Firms in Bristol SCALE have private Brigades, and a list of same is in The Scale of Charges adopted is not yet to hand, possessionof the -ompiler. but particulars may be obtained from the compiler.

24 tsUDttrNGH SALTtrR']TOINT tsUtF"ORD CANIIP Devom. Wints.

APPLIANCES Ensinc-Purnp (200 gall.), Ilose Cart, and I,600 ft. Hose. il I 'Ihese N belong to Urban District Council. APPLIANCES i I Hydrantsare fixed in practically every street and This Brigade is purely a military organisation {l road. and no definite information is obtainable locally. Water.-Supply is good. fr Ni Alarm.--Firemen are called bv Maroon.

REMARKS REMARKS The members are all soldiers, and would attend The members ar.e all Yolunteers, but a small any fire within reasonable distance. sum is received annually from the Rates. They would attend any fire within reason- able distance, and there is the Exmouth tsrigade (5 miles away) who can be called upon. SCALE

No Scale of Charges has been adopted, but the SCALE authorities usually present an account for services renclerecl, rvhich. holever, is not The Scaleof Chargesadopted is that of N.F.B.A. always recognised. tsURFORD tsURNHAN,[ Somerset Ox,on.

APPTIANCES APPLIANCES One },Ianual Engine, Ilose Cart, and about Engine-Merryrveatlier's }Iotor (250 gall'), 2 llose 600 ft. Ilose. Carts, and 1,000 ft. Hose' Thesebelong to Parish Council. These belong to Urban District Council' Hydrants are fixed in Town. HYdrants are fixed in town' Water.-Supply is Good. Water.-SuPPlY is reliable. Alarm.-Firernen are called bY Bell and Bugle. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Syren al Gas Works and Bell at Fire Station'

REMARKS The members of this Brigade are all Volunteers, REMARKS but a small retaining fee is received annually The members are all Volunteers, but a small from the Rates. They rvould attend any sum is receive

SCALE SCALE The Scaleof Chargesacloptecl is Capt', f,I Is'' lst 7 Lst The Scale of Charges adopted by this Brigade is hr.; Lieut., 15 /-, lst hr' ; Ft.'reman' 16' lst hr', and 3 each hr' not to hand, but details may be in the hr. ; Fircmen, 6 /-, /6 (National scalefor Engine' Etc') compiler's possessionlater. after. CASTttr CARY Wints. Somerset

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Bngines-none, 1 lfose Carl;, and about 75O ft. Engine-Ilotor Trailer (100-rZ0 gall.), llanual (in IIose. good order), Itrose Cart (with Escape), and These belong to Parish Council. 900 ft. Ifose. Hytlrants are fixecl in town. These bclong to Borough of Calne. Water.-Supply is good. Hydrants are fixed in Borough. Alarm.-Firemen are called by messenger.

Water.-Supply is good. River and Water Works. REMARKS Alarm.-Firemen are calied bv 2 Hooters. The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is rcceived annually f'rom the f,tates. They could not attend a fire outside the town, as appliances are for use only where hydrants REMARKS are available. There is no other Brigade in the district who can be called upon. The members are all Volunteers, but lZ are retained by small sum received annuall;, from the Rates. They would attend any SCALE fire rvithin reasonable distance, and there are The Scale of Charges in vogue is : Capt. or Vicc- the (6 miles) and Devizes (S Capt., f,l ; Firemen, los. each, but the N.F.B.A. scale may be adopted shortly. miles) Brigades in the district nho can be The Parish Council pay minimum charge of called upon. 10s. to Wincanton R.D.C. for n'ater used from their mains.

SCALE CASTttr trATON The Scale of Charges adopted is that of the Wilts National Fire I3rigades' Association. Swindon Brigade serves this village.

30 3l CtrRNE AtstsAS CHARD lDorse't Somerset

APPLIANCES APPI,IANCES Two Engines (Steamer (zoo gall.) and Manual), One Engine, small Manual (about lO0 years old and about I,200 ft. I{ose. but in working order). These belong to Town Council.

Il;rdrants are fixed in torvn.

REMARKS Water.-Supply is good in some parts of Chard, other parts bad. There is no organised Brigade here and in case of need u'ould dcpencl on the Dorchester Alarm.-Firemen are called by 2 Bells from town Brigade, with whom the Parish is in telephone clock. connection.

REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually from the Rates. They lvoulcl attend any fire within reasonable CNNDtrRF"CRD distance, and there are other Brigades (5 miles away) lvho can be called upon. Glos.

Gloucester Brigade would attend. East Dean Rural D.C. keep a llose Cart, and 200 yds, SCALE of llose, also a few Hydrants are fixed, but The Scale of Charges adopted is that of the there is no organised Brigade. Water supply National Fire Brigades' Association. good. 32 33 D CHAR.N/IOUTH CHEDDAR Dorset Sonaerse0

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engine-Manual, Ilose Cart, and 1500 Engines-none, I lfose Cart, and 100 yds. Hose. ft. Hose. Thesebelong to Parish Council. These belong to Parish Council. Hydrants are fixed in town. Hydrants are fixed in village. Water.-Supply is good. Water.-supply is not good. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Electric Syren.

Alarm.-Firemen are called by anyone at hand. REMARKS The membersare all Volunteers,and nothing is receivedfrom the Rates. They-distance, would attEnd within r.easonable and REMARKS 1.ny {"" tlrere is the AxhriclgeBrigade - in the dlstrict who can be called The members ale all Yolunteers, but a small ,por,, sum is received annually from the Rates. They rvould onlv attend fires in the village, SCALE anC there is a rvell-equipped Brigade aL The Scaleof Chargesadopted is not yet to hand. Briclport who can be called upon. but details rn"y be availablc from th; compiler.

SCALE CHEDWORTH No fixed Scale of Charges. Gnos.

This Parish has no Brigade, Cirencester being nearest. 34 35 a2 CHtrLTENFilAN,[ CHtrPSTOW Gnos. Mon.

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Two Engines-llerryu'eather Steamer(350 qarlls'), Engine-Shand llason Steamer (250 gall.), Ifose ne'w"Leylandllotor Pytrp (aoo gall.), l'I9tgl Cart, and 1,000 ft. Hose. Hose Cart and Escape,and 2,000ft. Tender,- These belong to I{ose. the tr'ire Brigade. Thesebelong to CorPoration. Hydrants are fixed in town. are fixed in town. Hyilrants Water.-Supply is excellent. Water.-Supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Police and Call- Alarm.-Firemen are called tr-v l"ire Bell ancl boys. Electric Bells.

REMARKS REMARKS Station Oflicer, The membets,viz.o Chief Officer, The members are all Volunteers, nothing is re- 2 Lieuts. and Engineer, 2 Assistant Lieuts. ceived from the Rates. They wouldattend and Engineers,3Drivers, and 12 f iremc'tr, any lire v'ithin Rural area (lb miles radius). but a small sum (f4 eac'li) are all !-olunteers, 'Tlrcr' and there are the Newport, Monmouth anfr the Rates. is received annually from Ross Brigades in the district who can be would attencl any fire lvithin tlie fturaL called upon. distlict, and therc is the Gloucester Brigatlc in the district s'ho can be called upon. SCALE SCALE The Scale of Charges adopted is : Capt., BOs., The Scale of Charges adoptecl is : Lieut. ancl exceeding4 hrs. 7s. Gd.per hr. ; Z Lieuts. and Itrnginecr, 7s. 6d. lst hour, ?s. 6(1. :rfter ; Engineer, 20s., exceeding4 hls. bs. per lrr. ; Assistant Lieut. and Itrnginecr, 5s. lst hour, Asst. Itrngineer, 15s.,exceeding 4 hrs. gs. Od. 2s. after ; Firetncn. 'ts. 6cl. lst hour. ils. 2ncl perhr. ; Firemen,l0s., exceeding4hrs. 2s.6d. hour, Is. 6d. after. (Chief Oflicer is paid fbr per lrr. Use of Steamer, f,5 lOs-.,after 4 hrs. fires outside BorouEh.) l2s. 6d. per hr. . CHNPPtrNHAMI CHNPPNNG CAMIPDEN Wints. Gnos.

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engines-none, I llose Cart, and sufficient llose to reach any building in area from nearest Two Engines-Motor Pump (400 galls.) and hydrant. Manual, Hose Cart, and fifty EO-ft. lengths These belong to Parish Council. Ifose. Hydrants are fixed in town. These belong to Town Council. Water.-Supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Messenger. Hydrants are fixed in Town. REMARKS Water.-Supply is excellent in Borough. The members are all Volunteers, but a small retaining fee is received annually from the Alarm.-Firemen are called by Electric Syren. Rates. They wgul_d ngt attend any fire outside area, and there is no other BiiEade within 9 miles who can be called. .rrporr.- REMARKS SCALE The members are all Volunteers, but a small The Scale of Charges a-doptedis : By day, Zs.6d. sum is received annually from the Rates. each member, and by night, l0s. each-member They would attend any fire within reasonable distance, and there are several other Brigades in the district who can be called upon. The CHNPPNNGSODtsURV Westinghouse Brake Co. also have a private Gllos. Brigade in the town. No Brigade. here ; certain near Brigades now considering serving the district. SCALE CHNSETDON The Scale of Charges adopted is that of the National Fire BriEades' Association. Winrc Swindon Brigade serves this place. 39 CHNPPNING NO]R.TOIN CHRNSTCHURCH Oxon. lHlanrs.

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES One Shand Mason Steam Engine zSO gall., No Engines, Manual Engine, I{ose Cart and l,g00ft. Hose. I 2 rrose carts (one motor. one hand), Fire Escape, These belong to the Brigade. and 1,500ft. Hose.

Hydrants are fixed in Town. Hydrants are fixed throughout the Borough. Water.-Town Supply is good. Water.-Good supply.

Alarm..-Firemen ale called by Bell on Town Alarm.-Firemen are called by Telephone Hall. and Two Svrens.

REMARKS The members of this Brigade are all Volunters, but a REMARKS small sum is received annually from the Rates. The members The Brigade would attend any fire are all. Volunteers, but a small within amount reasonable distance and there are no is contributed annually f61. drills, other Brigades etc. They in the district who can be called would not attend outside the upon. Borough (except as Salvage Brigade), and the Bournemouth Brigade is only a few miles SCATE a\,vav.

The Scale of Charges adopted by this Brigade is SCATE not available, but may be in the compiler,s possession This later. Brigade uses the National Fire Brigades, Association rates.

4l CHULN4LtrNGFN CODF"ORD ST. N4ARY Devon Wilts.

The Brigades from , or Salisbury APPLIANCES (la miles), would probably attend. Rivers here in village. Engine-Manual, and 300 ft. Hose. These belong to Parish Council.

Hyilrants are fixed in town. t COtEF"OR.D :i Water.-Supply is good. Gnos. { tl Alarm.-Firemen are called by messenger. APPLIANCES ! I No Engine. Two Hyilrants are fixed, but pressureis insufficient REMARKS for a fire. The members are all Volunteers, but a small Water.-Dependent on stream in centre of town, sum is received annually from the Rates. but supply is not good in dry weather. They would attend any fire within reasonable REMARKS distance, and there are the South Molton (12 miles) and Crediton (14 miles) Brigades in There is no organisedBrigade, and the Monmouth away) would the district who can be called upon. Brigade (6 miles have to be called upon.

SCALE COtESHNtt No Scale of Charges has yet been adopted, and Wints. accounts are iendered according to circum' stances. No Brigade here; served by Swindon.

4z 43 CCILYT"OIN CORSHAN/n Devon Wilts.

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engine-old I'Ianual, I{osc Cart, ancl su{licient Engine-1\{anual (converted into motor driven llose to copewith fires in town. Pump), and 8 to l0 lengths lfose. Thesebelong to Feoffces. 'fhese belong;to Parish Council. Hydrants ale fixed in town. I{ydrants are fixecl in torvn. (21 in area.) Water.-Supply is good. Water.-Supply is fairly good. Alarm.-Fircmen are calleclbr. Bell. Alarm.-Firemcn are callecl by!,Ilell and messenger.

REMARKS REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small 'tr'he rnernbels at'e all Voluntcers, but a small retaining fee is paid annually. They would sum is received not attend any fire outside the town, and annually from the Rates. Thel' would attend any fire within reasonable there are the Seaton. Axminster and Honiton distance, Bri:ades in the district who can be called and there are the Chippenham, , Bradford TrorvbriclgeBrigades upon. and rvho can be called upon.

SCALE SCATE No fixed Scale of Charges is adopted, but men are paid for thcir time, also out of pocket The Scale of Charges adopted is that of the expenses, with small charge for use of National Associabion. Appliances. Fire Brisades'

44 CNRtrNCtrSTER. CttrVEDON Gnos. Sormerset

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engine-Le;,land.pll-p (_t0H.p,- 800_400gall.), Two Elgines-Merryweather Ist Aicl and wiin nr""pfl"a Motor Engine (Z5O Extension .Chemicals, " gall.), I lfanual, Ifose Cart, and 1,oOO ft. Ladcler, ancl i+o fl. H;;t" Hose. Thesebelong to Urban District Council. Hydrants are These belong to Urban District Council. fixed in town. Water.-supply is good. Hydrants are fixed in town. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Hooter and Tele_ phone. Water.-Supply is good. REMARKS Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Bell in Church tower by Police. The members are all \zolunteers. They-iL"irhl;, would attend any fire in the followi"g from whom a reta_ining REMARKS fee is -b;;;r_,_ I-org Ashton, Walto?-r_in-Gord"no,-y;ft;;,""""i,F"a,;i;- g""k*;tt, The members are ail Volunteers, but a small F""i Wrington, -and i;;?;_ sum is received annually from the Rates. b-r-, Clapton_in_Gordano, ther"-ir-;h; would Portishead Brigade in thl districi wh; ;;; lrey attend any fiie within reasonable be distarlce,and there are the (lO calledupon_I The undermentionedo1""", Tetbury miles), are also (7 miles) and IMalmesbury (tf served,viz. :_Kenn, Kingsto". $;- 'be Flax miles) Brigades in the district who cbn TguI, Bourton, Wraxall, Cleeie,Al[o"ts ---- called upon. Leigh. Weston-in-Gordanoancl Nails"r. SCALE SCATE The Scaleof Char.gesaclopted is The Scale of Charges adopted is: Chief Offieer, : Ist Oflfrcer.lst hr. Zs. 6d., after ai. : Engineers; 12s. 6d. lst 2 hrs, afterwards, bs. ; Lieut. i;i' h. 3s. Od., after 2s. 6d. ; Fiiemen,' iri i;: and Engineer, lOs. lst 2 hrs., afteru,ards, 3s., after 2s. 6d. 2s.; ^Turneocks,lst hr. 2s. &i.; ; Firemen, Zs. 6d. lst 2 hrs., after- after ls. wards, 2s. 6d. ; Cleaning,2s. per -"-fr"" p"i lir., Call Bov"" gs. eac[.

46 47 CRtrDNTON CRtrWKER.NE Devon Sonaerset

APPLIANCES AT'PLIANCES Two llngines-Motor (400 gall.) and ^lfanual, O"" I{ose Cart, Ifose Cart, and l,go0 ft. Hose. rrft?ne_I{anual, and 400 yds. Thesebelong to Urban District these Council. belong to [Jrban Council. Hydrants are fixed in town Hydrants ever.yl0o yards. are fixed in town. Water.-supply is goocl. Water.-supply is goocl. Alarm.--Firemen are callecl Alarrn._Firemen by Telephone and are called Bugle. by -Ulectric Syren.

REMARKS

REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually The from tlie R;il. members are not Volunteers, and receive They woulcl attend ni= within reasonable wages annually from distance, ".ry the Rates. They would ancl there is"no-other Brigade lvhich near attend anv fire within reasonable distance. can be called upon.- and there is the Bxeter Brigade in the clistrict wlto can be called upon. SCALE

The Scale of Cha-rges.adopted is : Ifanual, fB Bs ; Capt., l0s. lst hr., SCALE 3s. after; Foreman and Sec., l0s. hr., 5s. ,Ist after ; Enginee.l;.;;; The Scale of hr., Bs. 6d. after; Sub_Engin"e-r, Chargesadoptecl is that of N.F.B.A. Ur.,6J. il; hr., Bs. Bd. after ; I-iremeri, 6s. lst hr., and Bs. after. 48

E CRNCKTADE CULLONIIP"]rON Wilts Devon

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Two Engines-n{otor Engine(800 gall. ) and}Ianual, Two Engines-Shancl I a,sonSteamer and lfanual, Hose Calt, and 2,5AOft. Hose. and 800 yds. Hose. These belong io Parish Council Thesebelong to Fire Bligade. Hydrants.-None fixed in tolvn. Water.-Supply is good. Hydrants are fixed in tolr-n. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv lllaroon. Water.-Supply is good. REMARKS Alarm.-Fireman are called bv Telephone,etc. The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually from the Rates. Th"y would attend any fire within reason- able distance,and there is the Exeter Brisade REMARKS in the district u'ho can be called upon. The members are all \rolunteels, and nothing is SCALE receivedfl'orn the Rates. Tlrey vi'ouldattend The Scaleof Chargesadopted is that of N.F.B.A. any fire rvithin reasonabledistance, and there for llotor Pump and iorly. For Officers and Firemen as follows: are no other Bligacles in the district rvho can Capl., lOs. 6d. lst hr., 5s. 3d. after; Lieut., 6s. 9d. lst hr., 4s. 6d. be called LlDon. after; Engineer, 6s. 9d. lst hr., 4s. 6d. after; Firemen,6s. lst hr., Bs. 9d. after. Cleaning f,l 1s., l\{aroon, Zs. Gd. SCALE The Scale of Charges aclopted is that of National CULNfS"]TOCK Fire Brigades' Association for Officers and Devon Firemen. Steam Engine turning out fl 5s., Pumping fI Is., Standing by t0sr No Eligade here, district servecl by Wellington (pa.ge156).

5l E2 D]EVNZtrS DORCHESTER. Wilts Dorset

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engine-350-gall. Dcnnis llotor (40-50 H.P.), Leyland Motor (350-400 Ifose Car'l, and 700 yds. I{ose. Two Engines-45 H.P. Hose and over 1,000 Foam Generator and Ancillary equipment lately gall.), I Manual, 3 Carts, acquired. yds. Hose. These belong to Devizes Corpolation. These belong to Borough of l)orchester.

Hydrants are fixed in town. Hydrants ai'c fixed in town.

Water.-Supply is always good in Borough. Water.-Supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Electric Buzzer Alarm.-Firemen are called by Syren (electric at Fire Station (C.O. on Teiephone). bells to be installed shortlv).

REMARKS The members are all \rolunteers, but a small REMARKS retaining fee is paid to the fl Officers and 2 The members are all Volunteers, but uniforms Drivers annually from the Rates. They are provided annually from the Rates. They would attend any fire rvithin reasonable would attend any fire within reasonable distance, and tliei'e a,re the Chippenham (10 distance, and there are otlier Brigades in the miles) and (f0 miles) Brigades in the district who can be called upon. district u'ho can be called upon.

SCALE SCALE The Scale of Charges adopted is that of the The Scale of Charges adopted is that of the National Fire Brigades' Association. National Fire Brigades' Association.

53 DUTVERITON DURSTEV Somersef Glos.

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engine-Manual, and 150 yds. Ifose. Engines-none, I }fose Cart, and These belong parish six 60-ft. lengths to Council. of Hose. Hydrants are not fixed in village. These belong to Parish Council.

Water.-supply is good. Hydrants are fixed in town. Water.-Supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Wristle. Alarm.-Firemen are caiied by Bell.

REMARKS REMARKS The members are all \rolunteers, but a small The members (except For.eman) are all Volun_ sum is received annually from the Rates teers, and nothing is received from the Rates. towards upkeep. They would not attend They rvould attencl any fire within reasonable any fire outside its olvn area, and there are distanee, and there are the Tiverton and the Stroud and Gloucester Brigades in the other Brigades district in the district lvho can be who can be called upon. Messrs. called uFon. Lister & Co. Ltd., in the town, have a Works' Brigade, with an Engine.

SCATE SCALE The Scale of TIie Scale of Charges adopted is not yet to Charges adoptecl is Foreman, fI; hand, Men, 2s. lst hr., ls. after. but details may be available from the compiler. 54 DURSTON EVESHAN/t Sormerset Woncs.

No Brigade here, Taunton probably nearest.

APPLIANOES Engine-Dennis Motor (350-'[00 galls.), ]fose' Cart, and I,0oo Yds. Hose. DUNSTER 'Ihese belong to Town Council' Sonaerset Hytlrants are fixed in town. The Minehead Brigade would attend here. Water.-SuPPlY is usuallY good'

Alarm.-Firemen are called by Telephone (each 'Phone) man has and SYren' DOWNTON Wints. ftAIdARKS Brigade disorganised; Salisbury (7 miles) under are all Volunteers, but a small agreement to attend. River Avon in village. The members sum is received annually from the Rates' They would attend any fire in Parishes that subseribe, and there are no other Brigades in the district who can be called upon' EVtrRCRtrECH

Somlerset sCAL,A No Brigade in tlfs town, the nearest being Bruton The Scale of Charges adopted is that of National and Shepton Mallet. Fire Brigades' Association. trXElTER trXN4OUTH Devon Dev,on

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Two Motor Engines (300 galls.) and 2 Manuals,4 Two Engines-Merryweather Steamer (350-400 Ilose Carts,Motor l{ose-reel,2 miles of Hose. galls.) and Merryweather Hatfield Recipro- cating Pump (450-500 galls.), Hose Cart, and These belong to CitY Council. 2,000 ft. Hose. Hydrants (about 18,000)are fixed in city. These belong to Urban District Council.

Water.-Supply is good. Hydrants are fixed everywhere in town.

Alarm.-Firemen are called by Electric Call-bell Water.-Supply is very good. System. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Maroon (day) and Electric Bells (in quarters at night).

REMARKS REMARKS Volunteers, and are The members are not The members are all retained Volunteers (except- paid from the Rates. TheY would at- ing Engineer, who is a rvhole-time man), and tend any fire within reasonable distance, and the Brigade is rate-aided. They would there are several Brigades in the district attend any fire witliin reasonable distance, who can be called upon. and there are several Brigades in the district who ean be called upon.

SCALE SCALE The Scaleof Chargesadopted is that of National TIie Scale of Charges adopted is same as National Fire Brigades' Association. Fire Brigades' Association. ]F'ANRF'ORD F"ARNNGDON Gnos. Bernrs.

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engine-tlf JJngine-Manual, and IZO yds llose. erryr,veather'sMantial (purchased I g00), Ilose These belong to Parish Council. Cart, and 300 yds. Ilose. These belong to Parish Council. Hydrants are not fixed in town. Hydrants are fixecl in tou,n. Water.-Supply is not good. Water.-Supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Bell and Call Bovs. Alarm.-Firenren are called by Electric Hooter.

REMARKS REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, and. nothing is received from the Rates. They would The rnembers are all !'olunteers, but a small attend any fire within reasonable distance, surn is receivecl annually from the Rates. and there are other Brigades in the district They would not attend any fire outside the who can be called upon. rating area, and the nearest Rrigade who can be callecl upon is 6 miles away.

SCALE SCALE The Scale of Charges adopted is Capt., 2s. per The Scale of Charges adopted is not yet to hand, hr.; other OfficersoIs. 9d. per hr.; Firemen, but particulars may be ava,ilable later ls. 6d. per hr. from the compiler.

6I F"NLTON ]FORDNNGtsRNDGE Gnos. Hants.

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engine-1\fanual, I{ose and Cart, l0lengths (50 ft. Manual Engine. each) and 3 lengths (75 ft. each) of Hose. These belong to Parish Council. Ilyd^rants.-None.

Ilydrants.-26 aye fixed in village. Water.-River Avon flows through Town. Water.-Supply is not satisfactory. Alarm.-Engine is kept in lock-up shed with Alarm.-Fircmen are called bv Bell. instructions painted on door to call Captain in case of Fire.

REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annuallv from the Rates. It is unlikely that tlie Brigade would be REMARKS called to attend any fire outside its area, The members are Volunteers. The Salisbury and there is a private Brigade in the dis- (fl miles) Brigade is under an agreementto trict vyho can be called upon. The Bristol attend if required. Brigade may be prevailed upon to serve outside the city boundary.

SCALE SCATE The Scale of Charg'es adopted is : Officer, l0s. turninE oLrt, 10s. per hr. ; Firemen, 5s. No particulars to hand, but may be in the com- turning out, 2s. 6d. per hr. ; Helpers, 5s. piler's possessionlater. each ; Cleaning, etc., extra. F"RONIttr GNttNNGHAMt Somlerset Dorset

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Two Engincs-Sha.nd }Iason Steamer (BS0gall.), 'I'raiier Engine-Steamer (2O0-25O gall.), Thorneycroft I)ennis Furnp (Bt)Ogall.), and 2,000 4-ton Tender to tow Engine and carry ft. Hose. \ 2,000 ft. of I{ose, and l{ose Cart. 'Ihese These belong to Fire trSrigacle. belong to Parish Council.

tr{ydrants are fixecl in torvn. I{ydrants.-40 are fixed in tolvn.

Water.-Pr.essure varies but is generally good. Water.-Supply is good.

,4Jarm.-tr.'iremen are called by Steam lfooter Alarm.-Firemen are called by Electric Bells. ancl Callers.

REMARKS REMARKS The member.s are r.etainr:d Volunteers, a small The members are all retained Volunteers, a small sum being received annually from the Rates. sum being receir,'edannually from the Rates. They rvould attend any fire within reasonable They would attend any fire within reasonable distance, and there are several Brigades in distance, and there are several Brigades in the district who can be called upon, viz. the district rvho can be called upon, viz. lVarminster, Westburv. etc. Shaftesbury (4+ miles), illere (4 miles) and Wincanton (7 miles). SCALE

The Scale of Charges adoptcd is : Engine, €5 5s. SCALE Chief Ollicer, tOs. lst hr., bs. after ; 2nd Officer,7s. 6d. lst hr., Bs.6d. after ; Firemen, The Scaleof Chargesadopted is that of the National 4s. lst hr.. Bs. a,fter. Fire Rriqades' Association.

65 GtAS:TONtsUR.Y GLOUCESII"ER Somnerset APPLIANCES Engines-Oil_fuel Fire Float (1,000 APPLIANCES two {qeam gall.), 65 {.!. Tlurbine pumps (JOo Converted Tender, s,ail.)" I Two Engines-Ste:rurer:(9,i0 gall.) and Manual, z rrose-i"rii" g,16oo Z ft. Hose. "r,E- Ifose Car.ts,and 500 yds. Ffose. 'l'hese These belong to City of Gloucester beiongio Council. Corporation. Ilydrants are fixecl in city. Ilydrants are lixed in town. Water.-supply is gooii. Alarm.-Firemen Water.-supply arc callecl by Electric is good. System. Bell Alarm.-Firemen are called by Electric Bells ancl REXIARKS SteamSvren. One of the above pumps was purchased for work in ttre Ruralareas'u"a i[d f"ti;;;; contributed iii_t"iii,-;;.--:_ towards the outlaf. GtoucesterRural u"a U"ilui,C;;#ii REMARKS Redmarley, NK;;;, Awre, W"rtnr.y_on_Severn and Wheatenhurst. tt bor{1. p_rj;;;#g The rnernbersar.e all Volunteers, .s for the cost "r" and r:oihing of maintenancf etc.,and the matter recei.r,edfrom the Ratcs. They is now being."""rria"rJJ. lvould attend hardlv .Tfi"'i;;;,T, any fire within satisfietory fo"- the heavy work in reasonable distance and there the Ilurar areas. is the Street Erigacle (Z miles away) rnho ean ,f.this Bligade be callecl ::,f1J{ are Volunteers,bur upon. "U" assistanee_is receiried annually-ir;;, Rates. ;il Thqy woulcl attena ,"i nr.'*itfri" reasonabredistance, and there i"" tenham ir,""cir"r- 1nd S!.roudBrigade, in irr"'iir't.i-" SCATE rvlroean be called,por.- SCALE The Scaleof Chargesadopted is that of N.F.B.A. The _Scalcof _Chargesadoptecl is that of the National Fire Erigua"rS Association.

67 FNATFilERLENGH FiltrNItYOCK Devom Devon No Brigade here, Wellington (6 miles) being nearest. APPLIANCES Engine-Manual, and 400 ft. Hose. HtrREF-ORD These belong to tr'ire Brigade. APPLIANCES'I'rvo Hydrants are fixed in torvn. lfotor Engines (I) 350-400 galls, and (2) 250 galls.,Itrotor 'l'ender rvith tst Aid Pump, Water.-Supply is good. and l,5t)oycls. Hose. lfereford Alarm.-Firemen are calied by Bugle. These belong to Corporation. Ifere- ford, Dore and Weobley Rural Councils have joint ownership in one Engine which they assistedto purchase. REMARKS I{ydrants are fixeci in City. The members are all Yoluntecrs and nothing is Water.-Supply is good. receivedfi'oni the Raies 'l'hc;' wciuld attend Electric any fire lr,'ithinrcasonable disl.ance, and there Alarm.-Firemen are called by Bells rn their houses. are no ot.her l3r'igacicsrvithin 7 miles who can be calleclunon. REMARKS The members are retained Volunteers, support being received annually from the Rates. SCALE Thev would attend any fire rvithin reasonable The Scale of Chargesacloptecl is that of N.F.B.A. distance and there are the Ledbury and Leominster Brigades (ta miles away) who can be called upon.

SCALE HANNNNGTON The Scale of Charges adopted varies, fires in city being charged for at lower rates than attend- Winrs ance at outbreaks outside city boundaries. As the details are lengthy and to economise S'windon Brigade serve this village. space the compiler suggestsreference to him for particulars. 69 .\F .L - -['I il It i&.1 trl !rl N-]ttrYTEStsURY ,.1 HNGHtsRNDGE f Wints i; Somerset

APPI,IANCES No Engine, Ifose Cart and four 50 ft. lengths Hose. These belong to Urban District Council.

APPLIANCES Hydrants are fixed in town. Water.-Supply is not at all reliable. Engine-Manual (now obsolete), ancl 200 yds. Ifose. Alarm.-Firemen are called b'r blowing of horn, but alarm bells proposed". Thesc belong to Hevtcsbuly listate. REMAIIKS I{ydrants zu'efixed in tou,n. The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually from the Rates. They would attend any fire within 4 miles radius, Water.-Supply is usuallv sood. and there is the Burnham Brigade in the district who can be called upon. I t SCALE 'ttl The Scale of Charges adopted is not to hand, ,$ but details may be in the compiler's REMARKS possessionlater.

There is no organiseclBrigade and the Warminster Brigade f; norv serves the district. fl HNGHWOR.TH Wilts

Brigade disbandecl-district served by Swindon Br.igacle. 70 7l FXONNT'ON HUNGERF"ORD Devon Berks

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engine-Leyland Motor (450-500 galls'), Ilose Engine-Iflerryweather Motor Pump (250 gall'), Cart, and 2,000ft. Hose- Ilose Cart, and 3,000 ft. Ilose' Thesebelong to Fire Brigade' These belong to Honiton Corporation' Hytlrants are flxed in torvn' Hydrants ale Iixed in torvn. Water.-supply is good-rivers and canal' Water.-Supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Bell ovet Tovi'n Alarm.-Firemen are called by l\{aroon. Hall.

REMARKS REMARKS and nothing is The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum The members are all Volunteers, would attend is received annually from the Rates. They received from the Rates' They and there would attend any fire within reasonable dis- any fire within reasonable distance ii Brigades tance, and there are no other Brigades in the are the Newbury and Marlborough upon' district who can be called uPon' I (9 miles away) who can be called li'i SCALE SCALE The Scaleof Chargesadopted is that of theNational The Scale of Charges adopted is that of the I Fire Brigades' Association' National Fire Brigades' Association.

72 ItCF]tESTtrR r NRCN ACTON Somerset Glos" No l3r'igacle,the nearestbcing Ycovil and Somertorr No Brigade iiere; certain Brigades ncar now (5 miles). considering scrving the area.

NLNIINNS"]TER ItF-RACON4ttstr Somlerset Devon APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Two }lngines-$Ier.ryweather ;steamer (850 gall.) Engine-new l)eruris Motor (300 gall.), and 450 and I)ennis vcls. Ilosc'. Motor (Bt)0gall.), Ifose Cart, and 'fhese ?,500 ft. IIose. belong to Urban l)istlict Council. These belong to Urban District Council. Hydrants.-4 are fixed in town. Water.-Supply is good. Hydrants are fixed in town. Alarm.-l-iretnt'n are cr:,llurl Bell bv at Fire Water.--Supply is good. Station. Alarm.-f iremen are called by Bells in REMARKS eachhouse. The mt-'mbersare all \-oluntcers, but a small sum REIITARKS is received annually fi'om the Rates. They 'lhe rvould attend anv file rvithin l0-rnile area. members are all Volunteers, but a small sum ancl there is the Cir,rrcltsrigade (5 miles o*ryj is received annually from the Itates. They who can be ca,lledupon. rvould not attend any fire outside area without permission from and SCALE Council, there is the Barnstaple Brigade (14 miles away) The Scale of Chargcs aclopted is : Motor Engine, x'ho can be called upon. turning out, .€5; Nlotor Engine run out and back, 7s. 6d. per mile ; Motor Engine standing SCAI,.E by, fl ls. per hr; Ilotor Engine pumping, The Scale of Charges adopted is: Chief Officer, fZ Zs. per hr. ; Officer, lOs. lst lrr., 7s. 6d. 10s. lst hr., 3s. after; Firemen, 4s. lst. hr., per hr. after ; Fircmern,5s. lst hr., 3s. per irr. after ; Heipers, 2s. per hr. 2s. after.

74 to KtrN4ItsLtr KNNGSTAND Gnos. Herefordishire

No Brigade here ; Cilenccster would probably atLendany lile. APPLIANCES One Steam Engine (250 galls.), and 500 to yds. Hose. KtrVNSHAN/t These belong to Fire Brigade Committee. Somenset Hyilrants are fixed in Town. Water.-Supply is usually good. APPLIANCES Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Bell. Engine--none,plen'uy of Hose. Hydrants are fixed in village, few outside. REMARKS Water.-Supply is good. The members of this Brigade are all Volunteers, and nothing is received from the Rates. The Brigade 'would attend anv fire within REMARKS reasonable distance and there is the Leo- minster Brigade (412 miles) who can be The 6 members are Volunteers. They could not called upon. attend any fire outside Keynsham, and there is the Bath Brigade in the district who can be called upon. SCALE The Scale of Charges adopted by this Brigade is: SCALE Capt., Call and Ist 5 hrs. f2 2s., 4s. per hr. after ; Firemen, Call and lst 5 hrs. fl, The Scale of Charges adopted is not to hand; 2s. per hr. after ; Driver, Call and lst 5 hrs. particulars may, however, be in possessionof 10s., 1s. per hr. after ; Lorry fB 3s; Engine the compiler later. f5 5s., l0s. Per hr. after. 76 KNNGSWOOD tAMItsOURN Nr. tsriston Bernrs.

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES 650 tt. Ilose (more being llotor Enginc (2J0 gall., St,eamerancl Manual not Engine-Manual, and now used), I{ose Cart, and I,ZOOft. Hose. acquired). These belong to Urban l)istrict Council. These belong to Pnrish Council.

Hydrants (G5) are fixed in town; more on order. Hydrants are not {ixcti in torvn.

Water.-Supply is constalt to most parts of Water.-Supply is good. disbrict ; sntall mains and lov, plessure in other parts of area,. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Bugle.

Alarm.-Firemen aie callcr_i bv Elcctric Bells operated fr:om SLa-iion. REMARKS llhe members are all \Ioh.rnteers,but a small sum towards equipment is received annually from REMARKS tlie Rates. They rvouid attend any fire The rnembers (except Z Drir-ers) are all Volun- r,vithin reasonable distance, and there are the teers, but provision of appliances and Drivers Newbury and Hungerford Brigades (s$ miles) wages paid annually from the Rates. They who can be callecl lrllon. would attend any flre within reasonable distance, and there is the llfangotsfield Brigade in the district who can be called upon. SCALE The Scale of Chargesadopted is : Engine, fl ls. ; I{orses, fl ls. Cleaning, f.l ls. ; Captain, SCALE ; S2 2s.; Foreman, fl ls ; and Engineer, The Scale of Chargcs adopted is that of the 15s.each fire. Firemen, 5s.lst hr'.,and 2s.6d' National }-ire Brisades, Association. after ; Pumpers, ls. per hr.

79 LANGPOR.lT ttrCHtADtr Somerset Glos.

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engine-Manual, and half-Inile of lfose. Engine-l[anual, Ifose Cart, and S00 ft. Hose. These belong to Parish Council. Thesebelong to Langport Town 'Irust. Hydrants are fixed in town.

Hydrants are fixed in town. Water.-supply is good'

Water"-Supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Bell and messenger.

Alarm.-Firemen are callcd by Messenger. REMARKS The members (Foreman and 12 men) are all I REMARKS Volunteers, but a small sum is received annuallv from the Rates They would attend I I The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum any fire within reasonabledistance, and there is received annuaily from the Rates. They is the Fairford Brigade (4 miles away) who I rvoulcl attend any fire rvithin reasonable can be called ttpon. ,i distance, and there are llo near Brigades in I the district u'ho can be called upon. SCALE The Scale of Charges adopted is : In Parish- lst 6 hrs. or part, after, SCALE Foreman, 7s. 6d. ls. per hr. ; Firemen, 5s. lst 6 hrs' or part, The Scale of Charges adopted is : Use of Engine, after, 9d. per hr. Outside-Foreman, l0s' lst fz tos. ; Cleaning, 3os.; Foreman, 6s. lst 6 hrs. or part, after, ls. per hr. : Firemen, hr., 3s. after; Firemen, 3s. lst hr., ls. 6d. 7s. 6cl. lst 6 hrs., or part, after 9d. per hr' after. Use of EnEine, fz Zs.

8l ii i tl

I LEDtsURY ["EONItNNSTtrR il, :i lHlerefordlshire Filereifordlshire

APPLIANCES I APPLIANCES Engine-Manual, I{ose Cart, and 300 yds. Ilose. Three Engines-steamer (250 galls.), itfotor (250 These belong to Corporation. galls.) and llanual, Ifose Cart, and 2,000 ft. (86) are in I Ifose. Hydrants fixed town. Water.-Supply is good in town; not outside These belong to Urban District Council. and rural districts. Hydrants are fixed in town. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Bell at Town Hall. Water.-supply is goocl. Alarm.-Firemen REMARKS are called by Electric Bells to each house and To.rvn Bell. The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually from the Rates. They rvould attend any flre within reasonable REMARKS distancc, and there is the Kingsland Brigade (4 miles away) who can be called upon. The members are ali Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually from the Rates. They SCALE would attend any fire within reasonable dis_ The Scale of Charges adopted is not to hand, but tance and the llfalvern and other Brigades particulars may be obtainable later of the in the district can be called upon. compiler.

SCALE LNDDNNGTON The Scale of Charges adopted is that of the Wints. National Fire Brigades, Association. Swindon Brigade would attend here.

G2 LONGLEA]T HOUSE LYDNtrV Winrs. Glos.

The residence of The Most Hon. The Marquess APPLIANCES of Bath, K.G. No Engines (hydlants being {ixed in torvn), Hose Cart, and 300 yds. Ilose. The household staff and various employees on 'Ihese belong to the Brigade, Hose being supplied Longleat Estate are given periodical fire by Rural District Council. drills by a qualified Inspector. Water.-Town supplv gives suflicient plessure. There are appliances on each floor of Mansion, Alarm.--Fircnren are called bv Police. also outside, with a number of hydrants, hand-pumps, hose, etc. Water is oblainable REMARKS from a 500,000 gall. reservoir and large lakc membels are all Voiunteers, but a small sum IOO yds from lfouse. Further assistance The is received annually from the Rates towards would be forthcoming from the Frome and upkeep. They could not attend any flre out- Warminster Brigades. side the to'lvn's water system, ancl there is the Chepstow Brigade (9 rniles alvay) who can be called upon.

SCALE The Scale of Chargesaclopted is Capt., fz zs. tst 4 hrs.,5 /- after; 2nd Officcr,fl 5s. lst 4 hrs., LUDGtrRSHA["t 3 /6 after; Fireman, 15s. Ist 4 hrs., 2s. after. Winrs. LYDNARD MINLLNCENTAND Six Ifydrants in Parish, I Standpipe and tgO ft. Hose. Brigade (Volunteers) useful only in LYDNARD TR]EGOZtr area. The Andover or Brigades Wints would -probably be called. Water supply unreliable. Swindon Brigade would attend these villages. LVN4ttrREGNS LYN"]TON Dorset Devon

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engine-None, 2 Ifose Carts, ancl 1,200 ft. Hose. Engine-Nonc, 700 ft. F{ose. These belong to f,ocal Aut,hority. This belongs to Urban I)istrict Council' Hydrants (43) are fixed in town Hydrants are fixed in town. Water.-Supply is fair. Water.-Supply is good. 'l'ele- Alarm.-Firemen are called by Bovs and .Alarm.-Firemen are called by Messenger' phone.

REMARKS REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a srnall The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually from the Rates. sum is received annually from the Rates' They would not attend any fire outside its They woul

SCALE SCALE The Sceileof Chargesadopted is not fixed, accounts The Scale of Chargesadopted is : Offieers, 8s. lst basetl on timc enga.gcdleft to discretion of hr., 4s. after ; Firemen, 5s. lst hr., 2s. 6d Captain. after.

87 MANDtrNNtrWTON N4tALVtrRN(Gt.) Worcs. Dorset

No i3rigaclehcre. Ilorchcstcr ncarest. APPLIANCES Three Engines-60 H.I'}. l\{otor (500 galt.) with lst Aid Tank, Steamer (250 gall.), and llanual MALN/tEStsURY (seldom used), 3 Hose Carts, and 1,500 yds' Wints I{ose. These belong to lVlaivern Council. APPLIANCES in lJrban area. Three Engines-steamer (350 gall.), Dennis lVlotor Hydrants are fixed (250 gall.) and I'Ianual, Hosc Cart, and about Water.-SuPPlY is good- 1.800 ft. Hose. These belong to 1llalmesbury Council' Alarm.-Firemen are called by Electric Bells in HYdrants are fixed in town. houses. Water.-SuPPlY is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Electric Bells and SYren. REMARKS The members (except 2 Station men) are all REMARKS Volunteers, but a small sum is received The members are all Yolunteers, but a small aunually from the Rates. They rvould attend sum is receivecl annually from the Rates' any fire witirin reasonableclistance, and there Tliey'lvould attend any fire rT'itliin reasonable ,rr.l th" Wor:cester anC Lcdbury Brigades (8 are several Brigades in clistance, and there miles away) rvho can be called upon' the district rvho can be called upon'

SCALE SCALE The Scnle of Clrargesadopted is : Chief Offieer, 7s. lst hr., 4s. after; 2nd OfEccr,6s' Ist hr', TIie Scaleof Chargesadopted is the National Fire 3s. Gd. after; I)river, 5s. lst hr., 3s' after; Brigades'Assorriatiou' Firemen, 3s. 6d. lst hr., 2s. 6d. after. N/IANGO]TSF"NELD N4IARKE1TTAVNNGTON Gnos. Wints"

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES One Steam Engine (2SO gall.). a Manual and trngines-Ilotor (200-250 gails.) ancl llanual (not 1,250 ft. of lfose, which in use), and I,000 fL. Hose. belong to Brigade. Water Supply.-Reliable. These belong to Warmley Rur.al District Council. Hydrants.-None fixed. Alarm.-Firemen called bv Bell. Hydrants are fixed in torvn.

Water.-Supply is good in parish.

Alarm.-Firemen are calledby ElectricBuzzer. REMARKS

The members of this Brigade are all Volunteers, but are rate-aided. They would attend any REMARKS fire rvithin reasonable distance and there are The members are all Volunteers, nothing receirred the Devizes and Westbury Brigades in the from the Rates. They would .rot attend. district rvho can be called upon. any fire outside their area, and there is the Kingswood Brigade in the district who can be called upon. SCATE

The Scale of Charges adopted by this Brigade is SCATE not available, but details may be in the compiler's possessionlater. The Scaleof Chargesadopted is same as N.F.B.A.

91 NITARLtsOROUGH N4IAXRSHF'XEN.D Winrs. Gnos. APPLIANCES Engine--Ilotor. APPLIANCES (800 galt.), Ifose Ca,rt, ancl Z$AO ft. I{ose- One Manual Engine, and 2SOft.Ifose. parish These belong to Bolough Council. These belong to Council.

Hydrants are fixed in to.w.n. Hydrants.-None fixed in village.

Water.=-Suppl), is good. Water.-supply is only good at times. Alarm.-Firemen Alarm.-Firemen are called by Bell on Town Hail. are called bv Bell.

REMARKS REMARKS Thc rnembers are all Volunteers, but a small sum is reeeivecl The members of this Brigade annually from the Rates. are all Volunteers They (except Foreman), and wourtr attend any fire within reasonable nothing is received distance, from the Rates. The Brigade and there are no other Brigades in would attend the district, any fire within reasonable though Srvindon, Devizes and distance and there Ifungerford is the Chippenliam and other ean be called upon in case of Brigades in the neeessitv. district who can be called upon.

SCALE SCALE The Scaleof Chargesaclopted is that of the National The Sealeof Charges adopted by this Brigade is Fire Brigadcs' Association. not yet in the compiler's possession.

93 N4IARTOCK MtEtKSHAN4t Somlerse'[ Wilts.

APPI-.IANCES APPLIANCES (250 Engine-Manual, I{ose Cari, and 200 vcls. Hose. Engine-ilIotor galls.), Ifose Cart, and 2,5OO ft. Hose. These belong to Parish Council. Tirese belong to llrban I)istrict and Parish Hydrants are {ixed in town. Councils.

Water.-Supply is good. Hydrants are fixed in tolvn.

Alarm.-Firemen are callecl bv Bell. Water.-Suppiy is good.

Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Electric Svren. REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small REMARKS sum tot'ards cquipment is received annually frorn the Rates. Thcy rvould attend any Thc members ale all Volunteers, but a small fire within reasonable distance, and there is sum is received annually from the Rates. the South Petherton Brigade in the district Tiiey would attend any fire rvithin reasonable who can be called upon. distance, and therc is thc Avon Rubber Works Brigade in the tou'n rvho can be callcci upon. SCALE The Scale of Charges adopted is : Captain, 21s. SCALE lst hr., l0s. after ; lst Lieut., l0s. lst hr., 5s. after ; 2nd Lieut., l0s. lst hr., 5s. after' ; The Scaieof Cliargesadopted is : Captain, lst hr., Firemen, 5s. lst hr., 2s. 6d. after; Alarm and I0s., each hr. after 5s. ; 2nd Officer, lst hr., Bellringer, 7s. Gcl.; Ilelpers, 2s. pel' hr. ; 7s. 6d., each lrr. after 3s. 6d. ; Firemen, Ist I{aulage of Engine, etc., fI ls. ; Clcaning, hr., 5s., each hr. after 2s. 6d. ; Use of Motor f-2 2s.; Charge for Engine outside area, Engine, f,5. NIIERtr N4IONMIOU"TH" Winrs. I I

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES I Engine-steamer Trvo Engines-Motor Pump (200-ZSOgalls.) and (2b0 galls.) nrounted on motor l, Manual, Ifose Cart, and mile of Hose. lorry, Ilose Cart, a,nclg0o ft. Ifose. I parish These belong to Corporation. I These belong to Council. I{ydrants are fi-xed in torvn. Hydrants are fixecl in ton n. I Water.-supply is good in area. Water.-Sripply is goocl. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Electric Syren. I Alarm.-tr'iremen are called bv Bell. I

I I REMARKS REIT{ARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small The members are all Volunteers, but a sum of f5 sum is received annually from the Rates. They rvould is received annually from parish Council. attend anv fire within reasonable distance, and there are the They woulcl attend any flre within reasonable Chepstow and Ross Brigades in the district.who can be called upon. distance, and there are several Brigades in the district lvho ean be callecl upon, viz. Gillingham (a.] miles), Shaftesbury and Win- SCALE canton. '[ire Scale of Charges acloptecl is : Chief Officer, lst fivc hrs., f,I, after Bs. per hr. ; Engineer, lst five hrs, 15s., after, 2s. 6d. per SCALE hr. ; 2nd Engineer, lst five hrs., l2s. 6d., after, 2s. Bd. per The Scaleof Chargesadopte

APPTIANCES APPLIANCES Engine-Manual, Ilose Cart, and 450 yds. Hose. Engine-None, and 55O ft. Ilose. These belong to Fire Brigade Committee. This belongs to Urban District Council. Hydrants are fixed in town. Hydrants arc fixed in town. Water.-Supply is good in area. Water.-Supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called bt' Bell. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Messenger.

REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, nothing is REMARKS received from the Rates. They would attend The members of this newly formcd Brigade are any fire within reasonabledistance, and there all Volunteers, and nothing is received from are no other Brigades within 5 miles who can the Rates. They would attend any fire be called upon. within the Urban area, and there is the Radstock Brigade in the district who can be called upon. SCALE The ScaleoI' Charges adopted is that of the National SCALE Fire Brigades' Association, also fI ls. for use of appliances. The Scaleof Chargesadopted is not yet fixed.

98 99 H2 N/INLtsORN]E]POR.T MNNCFilNNHAN/tPTON Dorset. Glos. No Brigade here, Sherborne u'ould attend.

NIINLVER.TON 'I'|ere is no tsrigade in this town, but in main street there is a large underground tank available in Somlerset case of fire, with a hydrant. The Stroud or APPLIANCES Nailsworth Brigades in the clistrict rvould be tr ngine-Manual, and 150 yds. Hose. called upon in case of fire.

These belong to Farish Council. 1l Ilydrants are fixed in town. Water.-Supply is good. 'l Alarm.-Firemen are called by Messenger.

REMARKS NIINTCFilELDtrAN The members are ail Volunteers, but a small Gnos. sum is received annually from the Ratcs. No Brigade here, Ross would probably be nearest. They would attend an\' fire lvithin reasonable (,Seealso Cinderford and Gloucester.) distance, and there is the Wellington Brigade (4 miles away) 'w4rocan be called upon.

SCALE The Scale of Chargesaclopteci is : Llaptain, f,l Is. ; Firemen, 3s. lst hr.. 2s. after; Pumpers, 2s. lst hr., ls. after ; Usc of Engine, .€33s. per d.y.

r00 101 N4TNNEHEAD NANLStrA Somaerse'f Sonnenset

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engine-Dennis Motor (2S0-BS0gall.), I'IoseCart, Engine-Manual- (lorry hauling Engine also acts Ilose Cart), and 750 ft. Hose. and 1,500ft,. Hose. as I'hese belong to Parish Council. Thesebelong to Urban Distr.ict Council. Hydrants are fixed in village' Hydrants are lixed in torvn. Water.- SupPlY is good. Water.-Supply is good. Alarm,-Firenten are called by Electric Syren. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Electric Horn and Call Boy. REMARKS The mernbers are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually fi'om the Rates. REMARKS Theylvould attcnd any lre within reasonable Brigade have an The mernbers are all \rolunteers, but a small distance, and the Clevedon arrangement with Nailsea. sum is received annually from the llates. ' i: They would attend anv fire within reasonable I distance, and there is the Watchet I3rigade SCALE 'Ihe in the district rvho can bc called upon. Scale of Oharges (lately revised) is:-IJse .of Ensine, f2 lst hr., after Ios. per hr. (If not"used,f,I 1s') ; Hire of Lorry f,f 10s..(f,z riight time) ; Hire of Motor,€f (f1- 10s.night SCALE tirire); Chief Officer, 7s. 6d. lst hr., 4s' 6d' per hr. after; Iiremen, 3s. 6d. lst hr., 2s' 6d' The Scaleof Chargesadopted is that of the National Pttmpers,fs. 6,{, lst hr., ls' per t irerhr. after; Fire Brigades' Association. hr. after ; Call bcy, ls., Washing, ls. per rl{ member. 'l r02 $ 103 f, NANTSWORTFil NATLSWORTH[ Gnos" Gnos.

Nailsworthand WoodchesterValley Volunteer ^APPTIANCES Fire Brigade No Engines-1 lfose Cart, and l,5OOyds. Hose. APPLIANCES Thesebelong to Urban District Council, One SteamEngine (225 gall.)mounted on Peerless l,loo ft. Hose. Hydrants are fixed in all main streets. motor chassis,and These belong to Fire Brigade. Water.-Public supply is good. Hydrants are fixed in town. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Electric Bells. Water.-Public supply is good.

Alarm.-Each Frreman is called by Telephone REMARKS from Police Station.

The members are all Volunteers. but a small retaining fee is paid annually from the Rates. REMARKS They would not attend any fire outside the The membersare all Volunteers,and nothing is area, but there is another Brigade in the receivedfrom the Rates. They would attend town who can be called upon (seanexu page). anv fire within reasonabledistance, and there are the {Jrban Disirict Brigade (.seeprevious page) and 2 Stroud Brigades in the district who can be called upon. SCALE

The Scale of Chargesaclopted is nob to hand, but SCALE particulars may be obtainable of the The Sealeof Chargesadopted is that of National compiler. Fire Brigades' Association.

104 v- NETHtrR.AVON NEWtsUR.Y Wints lEerks.

APPTIANCES APPLIANCES 40 H.P. Pump (giving pressure of 120 lbs. per sq. Two Itrngines,Steamer (350 gall.), and 60 H.P. inch), 20 H.P. Tender, 3 Hand Carts,and 1,50O Dennis Motor (450 gall.), Ifose Cart, and ft. Hose. mile llose. These belong to Royal Air Force. I

Sixty Hydrants are fixed in town. Thesebelong to Nervbury Volunteer Fire Brigade. Water.-Supply is good. Hydrants are fixed in town.

Alarm.-Firemen are called by electrically con- Water.-Supply is good. trolled Claxton. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Electric Bells. REMARKS

The members are all serving Airmen and nothing REMARKS is received from the Rates. Thev'dista.,ce, would attencl any flre within reasonable The members of this Brigade are all Volunteers, and there is the Bulford Military Brigade in and nothing is received from the Rates. the district who can be called upon. The Brigade would attend any fire within reasonable distance and there is the Hunger- SCALE ford Brigade (9 miles) who can be called No Scaleof Chargesis adopted. upon.

NETHER STOWtrY SCALE Sonacrse't The Scale of Charges adopted by this Brigade is not in the compiler's possession,but may No Brigade here; Watchet and Williton Brigades would probably be nearest. be available later. 106 I 107 I NtrWNHAN4i NEWPOR"]T Gnos. N/[,om.

APPLIANCES Two Monis Motor Turbines (350 and 500 galls.), MerryweatherManual (6-in.), Motor Tender, 4 Ilose Carts, and 1I,580 ft. of lfose.

APPLIANCES These belong to Newport Corporation. away in shed, but is practically Old Engine storecl Hydrants are fixed in the Borough. useless. Water.-Supply is excellent.

Alarm.-Electric Bells in Firemen's houses.

REMARKS REMARKS The members are not Volunteers, the Corporation This Volunteer Brigade is now disbanded, and the providing appliances and pays wages of per- town would rel5r on the Gloucester Brigade manent sterff. They would attend any fire in case of fire. within reasonable distance and there are severalother Brigades who can be called upon.

SCALE The charges differ for fires outside the area, as the details are lengthy, reference to the compiler is recommended.

108 r09 NtrWtrNiT OAKIIINLL Gnos. Sonaerset

APPLIANCES Oakhill Brewery Fire Brigade No Engines (old llanual disposed of), I Hose Cart, and 225 ft. Ilose. These belong to Parish Council. APPLIANCES Hydrants are fixed in town. A Steam Engine (f5O gall.). Manual, and 533 yds. Ifose. Water.-Public supply is good. These belong to Brewery Co. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Church Bell. Nine Hydrants are fixed in town. REMARKS Water.-Supply is good. The members (6 men) are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually from the Rates. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Messenger. They would only attend fires within area, and there is the Gloucester Brigade (9 miles) who can be called upon. This Parish jcined with others in acquiring Gloucester Motor Engine. REMARKS

The members of this Private Brigade are all SCALE Volunteers, no support being received from The Scale of Chargesadopted is : Caitt., Ist 5 hrs. 24s., per hr. after 2s. ; Vice-Capt., lst 5 hrs. the Rates. They would attend any fire 21s., per hr. after ls. 6d.; Firemen, lst 5 within reasona,ble distance, and there is the 8s., per hr. after Is. 2d. hrs. Shepton Mallet Brigade in the district who can be called upon. NORTHLtrACH Gnos. SCALE The Scale of Charges adopted is that of National No Brigade here ; Cirencester vrould probably be Fire Brigades' Association.

IIO lll \r- tr I OTTtrRY ST" N,frARY OKEHAIVIPTON I Devon lDevon t, I APPLIANCES 'Iu'o Manual Engines, Hose Cart, and 1,250 ft' APPLIANCES Hose. One new Motor (250 gall') and Manual Engine, These belong to Urban District Council. and 20 lengths of 50-ft' Ifose' These trelong to Town Council' Hyrlrants are fixed in town. Water.-Supply is good. HYdrants are fixed in town' Alarm.-Firemen are calledby Fog-signalRoekets' Water.-supply is good, river each side of town.

Alarm.-Firemen are called by Bell' REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually from the Rates' REMARKS They would aftend any fire within reasonable Volunteers, but a small The members are all distance, and there are the Exeter and Honi- paid annually from the Rates' retaining fee is ton Brigades in the district who can be called any fire within reasonable They would attend upon. distance, anrl there are no other Brigades in the district who can be called upon' SCAI..E

The Scale of Charges adopted is : Capt., 7s. 6d' for lst hr., 3s. 6d. each subsequent hr.; SCALE Firemen, 4s. for lst hr', 2s. 6d. each subse- is not to hand' The Scaleof Chargesadopted quent hr. ; Helpers, ls. per hr^

113 ll2 PANNSWNCK PtrRSFXOTdb Gnos. Woncs. APPTIANCES APPLIANCES'T One Manual Engine, Ilose Cart and 500 ft. Hose. Trvolrngines-Stcamer ancl nlanual, ancl 1,760 ft. Thesebelong to Parish Council. Ifose. Hyilrants are fixed in main street. Thesebelong to PershoreLighting and Watching Acts Joint Committee. Water.-Supply is poor. One Hydrant is fixed in town. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Messenger. Water.-Supply is good.

REMARKS Alarm.-Firemen are called by Telephone. The members are all Volunteers, and nothing is receivedfrom the Rates. Thev"distance, would attend REMARKS any fire within reasonable and there are the 2 Stroud Rrigades(4 miles) in The members are all Volunteers, but a small the district rvhocan be calledupon. sum is reeeived annually from' the Rates. They would attend anv fire within reasonable distance, and there are the Evesham and SCALE Worcester Brigades in the district u'ho can The Scale of Chargesadopted is that of National be called ur)orl. Fire Rrigades' Association.

SCALE PENSF'OR.D The Scale of Charges adopted is : Officers, 5s. for lst hr., 2s. 6d. after ; Firemen, 3s. for lst hr., Somerset ls. 6d. after ; Pumpers, ls. for lst hr., 6d. after ; use cf Steamer, .€55s. (in contributory No Brigade; Radstock or Bath nearest Brigades. Parishes) ; fto l0s. (for non-contributors). 1t4 u5 r2 POOLtr PCRTNSHEAD Dorset Soulersef

APPLIANCES APPTIANCES Steam Engine (200 gall.), Ilose Cart, and 350 yds. Three Engines-Steamer (a00 gall.) and 2 Motors Ifose. belong to Urban District Council. (400 and 500 gall.), Ilose Cart, and 5 /6,000 These ft. Hose. Ilydrants are fixed in town. These belong to Borough Council. Water.-Supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called by 2 Alarm Rockets. Water.-Supply is good.

Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Electric Bells. REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum REMARKS is received annually from the Rates towards upkeep. They rvould attend any fire within l[ost of the members are Volunteers, but a small reasonable distance. and there are no other sum is received annually from the Rates. Brigades in the distriet who ean be ealled They would attend anv fire within reasonable upon. distance, and there is the Bournernouth Brigade in the district who can be called upon. SCALE The Scale of Charges adopted is : Capt., 20s. lst SCALE hr, 4s. succeedinghrs.; 2nd Capt., Ios. lst hr., 3s. succeedinghrs. Engineer, 7s. 6d. lst The Scaleof Chargesadopted is now being revised, ; hr., 3s. succeedinghrs. ; Firemen, 4s. lst hr., particulars be obtainable later of but may 2s. succeeding hrs" ; use of Steamer, 95; the compiler. Motor Lorry, f2; Alarm Roekets, 15s.

]PORI"OCK PURTON Somlerset WiIts.

Minehead Brigade serves here. Swindon Brigade attend here.

ll6 ll7 ri l''- X)()R"ftt-Ali'ilJ JR.ADSTOCK Donsert Somlerset Underhill and Toptiill Fire Brigades APPLIANCES APPLIANCES One Manual Engine, Ilose Cart, and about 3OO No Engines necessary as high pressure available yds. Hose. from hydrants, 3 Hose Carts, and S00 ft. Ilose each district. These belong to Urban District Council. These belong to Urban District Council. Hydrants are lixed in town. Hydrants are fixed all over the district. Water.-supply is goocl. Water.-Supply is excellent. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Colliery Hooter' Alarm.-Fitemen are called bv Teleohone and Messengers. REMARKS REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum The members are all Volunteers. but a small is received annually from the Rates. They sum is receiveil annuallv from the Rates. would attend anv fire within area of 26 miles, They would not attend iny fire outsicle its and there are no nearer Brigades rvho can be area, and there is the Weymouth Brigade in the district who can be cllled upon. called upon than Shepton Mallet (9 miles) and Frome (8 miles). SCATE

The Scale of Charges adopted is : Supt., I0s. SCALE turning out, lOs. per hr. lst 5 hrs., Zs. 6d. after; Capt., 7s. 6d. turning out, 7s. per hr. The Scaleof Chargesadopted is Officers, 4s. lst hr., lst 5 hrs., 5s. after ; Lieut., 6s. turning out, 3s. 6d. aftcr ; Firemen, 3s. 6d. lst hr., 2s. 6d. 5s. per hr. lst 5 hrs., 3s. after Firemen, 5s. ; after; Use of Engine, fB 3s. ; Hirc of Lorry burning out, 2s. 6d. per lrr. lst S hrs., ls. 6d. after. extra. l18 n9

..18ie ffi I ;D,.[ RAh'fStsURV R.NNGWOCD Wints. lFIamts.

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES One Manual Engine, and 2OOft. Hose. One Manual Engine (Motor Engine expected Thesebelong to Parish Council. shortlv), and 1,50Oft. Hose. Thesebelong to District Council. Hydrants.-None fixed. Hyilrants.-None fixed. Water.--Supply is usually god. Water.-Supply is only fair. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Bell. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Messengers.

REIUARKS REMARKS This Brigade is practieally disbanded, but the Council have an Officer to organise help, and The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum the town would rely on the Hungerford is received annualll' from' the Rates for Brigade for further assistance. upkeep. They would attend any fire within reasonable distance, and there is the Christ- ehurch Brigade in the distriet who ean be SCATE ealled upon. The Scale of Chargesadopted is:-Use of Engine, f,3 3s. (if not used, half fee) ; Officer, 7s. 6d. lst hr.,3s. 9d. eachhr. after; Firemen, Ss. lst hr., ls. 6d. each hr. after; Pumper, ls. 6d. SCATE lst hr., 9d. each hr. after. TheScale of Chargesadopted is sameas N.F.B.A.

120 illl ri RODBCU,R.},{trCFiEir{EV RON/tStrY I rl Winrs Hants" r:ll, 'li, Swindon Brigade serves here. 1l APPTIANCES ,iil R.CSS I Steam Engine (500 galls.) (Motot Engine expected soon), I Hose Cart, and 1,00Oyds. l,il .lFi[en"efondlshrire Hose. ll,i' APPLIANCES 'llhesebelong to Itural l)istrict Council and Urban Trvo__Engin^es-Stea-mer.{200 galls.)'50-ft. and Manual, District Council. Ifose Cart, and 50 lenEthl of Ifose. lrll These i belong to Ross Joint {rilil Ffr,eBriEade Committee I:lydrants are fixed in town. li ' and Ross Urban and Rural C-ouncils. Hydrants are fixed in town. Ellater.-Srpply is good. Water.-Supply is good. Alarm.--Fir:e-rnen aie called bv Bell. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Eleetric Alarms REMARKS in houses. The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annuallv from the Rates. Thev REMA}TKS w-ould attend any fir.e within reasonable disl- 'l'ht tance, and there arc the Ledbury and Mon- menibers of this Brigade are all Yolunteers, mouth Brigades in the distriet ivho can be but a small sum is received annually fi:om the called upon. llates. The Brigadc rvouid attencl any fire rvithin reasonable distance. and there is the SCATE Southampton Brigade (8 miles) who can be The Scale of Charges-Appliairces adopted is : for turn out of called upon. Brigade and to a fire in Ross Llrban area, fZ Zs.lst 2 hrs., and fl ls. after; turn out outside Urban and Rural area. SCALE f,9 9s. lst, 5 lrrs., fl Is. pr. hr'. after; ,se oi each Engine, f,l ls. per day: HorsingEngine, TIie Scale of Charges adopted by this Ifligade is SI Is. each horse (I2 hrs.), lOs. 64. after. not to hand, but may be available later from . Pay to Captain and Firemen extra. the compiler. r22 I SAtNStsURV StrATON Wilts. lDevom

APPTIANCES APPIIANCES One l'Iamral Engine, Hose Cart, and .l5o vds. Two Motor Engines(850 ancl l0O gall. each),Hose Ifose. Tender, Ifose Cart, and 3,450 ft. Hose. These belong to Urban District Council. These belong to Corporation. Hydrants are fixed in town.

Hydrants are fixed in city. Water.-Supply is good.

Water.-Public supply is good. ^Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Bell.

Alarm.-Firemen are called by Eleetric Bells. REMARKS The members are (2 Officers and lO men) all Volunteers, brrt a small sum is received REMARKS annually from the Rates. They rryouldattend any fire within reasonablc dislanee. and the The members (except 3 on permanent staff) are nearest Brigade who can be called upon is 7 Volunteers, but a small sum is received miles. annuallv from the Rates. They would attend any fire within 2o miles radius, and there are SCALE no othel Brigades in the district who can be The Scaleof Chargesadopted is : Capt.o5s. lst hr., ealled upon. 2s. 6d. per hr. after ; 2nd Offieer, 3s. lst hr., 2s. per hr. after ; Engineer, 2s. lst hr., ls. 6d per hr. after; Firemen, 2s. lst hr.o ls. 6d. per hr. after; Turncock, 2s. lst hr., ls. 6d. per SCATE hr. after ; Caller, 2s. 6d. ; use of Engine (outside), lOs. per mile. and 5s. per hr. u,-hile The Scale of Charges adopted is that of National working. (Revision of above expected Fire Brigades' Association. shortly.)

r21 t25 ShIJEPIION I\4IALLtrT SHAtrTEStsURY DorseI Somerset

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES 'fwo 'Irailer Engines, viz. 30 H.P. Dennis Pump lfrvo Engines---ilotor (250-i35Ogalls.) ancl }Ianual, (25o gall.), coupled to 40 H.P. Daimler and 1,80t1ft. Hose. chassis (equipped for gear and men) and l[anual, Ilose Cart, and 3,500 ft. Hose. These belong to Torvn Council. These belong to Urban District Council. Sixty Hydrants are fixed it-t town. Hydrants are fixed in town. Water.-Supply is good at times. Water.-Public supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are calleclbv Automatic Svstem. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Electric Bells, also Maroon.

REMARKS REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum The 16 members are all Volunteers, but a small is received annually irom the Rates. They sum is received annually from the Rates. rvould nttend any fir'c within reasonable dis- They would attend any fire within reasonable ta,nee, and there is tlre Gillinghanr Rrigade distance, and there are the Frome and Wells (a$ Brigades in the district who ean be called miles) in the district who ean be called upon. upon.

SCATE SCATE Ttre Scale of Charges, being under revision, is not to hand, but may be obtained later of The Scaleof Chargesadopted is that of N.F.B.A. the compiler. t27 t26 SHERtsORNtr SHNPSTOIN-ON-STOUR. lDorset \Morcs.

APPTIANCES 'fhree APPTIANCES Engines-steamer (2J0-800 gall.), New Merryweather Manual Engine (22 man), Motor and Manual, One Hose Cart, and 2,000 and 1,200ft. Hose. tt. Hose. Hose Cart, Thesebelong to Parish Council. Thesebelong to Urban District Council. fixed. Hydrants(every 0 yds.) are fixed in town. Hydrants.-None iii Water.--Public supply is good. Water.-Supply is only fair at good pressure. ll' Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Electric Bell. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Electric Syren. l;ii,i I ll REMARKS ;ll REMARKS The membersare all Volunteers,but it is supported The members are all Volunteers. but a small sum iri by Parish Council. They would attend any is received annually from the Rates. They t; fire within radius of 6 miles, and there is the would attend any fire within reasonable dis_ I tanee, and there is the yeovil (6 miles) Moreton-in-Marsh Brigade (7 miles) who can ri, Brigade who can be called upon. Sherborne be called upon. rl Castle has a private Brigade with lVlanual I Engine. I t; SCALE The Seale of Charges adopted is: Manual, l5s. SCALE turning out, 5s. per hr. standing by, and 10s. The Scale of Charges adopted is that of Na.tional while pumping; Offieersand men as National Fire Brigades' Association. Fire Brigades' Association.

t28 t29 SNDMOUTH SOMTERTON Devon Sornerset

APPLIANCES APPTIANCES One SteamEngine, Ilose Cart, and 2,000ft. Hose. One Manual Engine, 2 llose Carts, and 600 ft. Thesebelong to Urban District Council. Ilose. Hydrants are fixed in Town. Thesebelong to Parish Council. Water.-Supply is good. Hydrants are fixed in town.

Alarm.-Firemen are called bv rockets. Water.-Supply is good.

Alarm.-Firemen are called by Messenger.

REMARKS The members of this Brigade are all Volunteers, REMARKS but a small sum is received annually from the Rates. The Brigade would attend any The members are all Volunteers and nothing is fire within reasonable distance and there are received from the Rates. They would attend no other Brigades in the district who can a fire at any adjoining village, and there is be called upon. the Langport Brigade (5 miles) in the dis- trict who can be called upon.

SCATE SCALE The Scale of Charges adopted by this Brigade is not to hand, but may be later in the The Scale of Charges adopted is that of National compiler's possession. Fire Brigades' Association.

r30 r3l K2 SOU']TFilN4IOLTON SOUTH PE"THtrRTON Devon Somerset

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Two Engines-Motor (250 galls.) and Manual, One Manual Engine, and 450 ft. Ilose (stated to and 1,900ft. Hose. be insufficient). Thesebelong to Town Council. These belong to Brigade, being provided by sub- Hydrants are fixed in town. scriPtion.

Water.-Public Supply is good. Hydrants are fixed in town.

Alarm.-Firemen are calledby Maroon (Messengers Water.-Town supply is good, except in outlying by night). districts. Atarm.-Firemen are called by Bell over engine house. REMARKS The''members a e a,ll Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually from the Rates. They i?EMARKS would attend any flre within 30 miles radius, The members are all Volunteers. but a srnall sum and there is the Chulmleigh Brigade in the is received annually from the Rates towards district who can be called upon. upkeep. They would attend any fire within reasonable distance, and there is the Martock Brigade (3 miles), also Ilminster, Crewkerne and Yeovil who can be called uPon. SCALE ,ll The Scale of Charges adopted varies, fires inside rates SCALE 1l Rorough being charged for at lower llir than those outside area. Tiiis Brigade publishedScale of Charges. ltl have no iil 132 ll I r33 I SEN4ILEY STRATTON S1T"NITARGARET Dorset \Mints. This village depends on Shaftesbury or Gillingham for Brigade services. This Brigade is disbanded and the Parish has an arrangement with the Swindon Brigade for fires in their district. SPARKF"OR.D Sorulerset Yeovil or Wincanton Brigades rvould probably be called to a fire here. SHREWTON Wints. STATtsRNDGE No Brigade. The Salisbury Brigadg (12 miles) would serve the district. River Nadder runs Dorse'o through. There is no Brigade here and the town worrld be served by Sturminster Brigade in case of fire.

ST'ANTON F"NTZWAR.REN STONEHOUSE Glos. Wints. No Brigade here. Ifose Cart, etc.o kept at Police Swindon Brieade would attend here. Station, and 3 Hydrants in main street. Stroud Brigades attend any fires here.

134 r36 ST-R.OUD ST-RCUD Glos. Gtros. 'Volunteer Brigade " U.D.C. Brigade APPTIANCES One APPLIANCES Fngine,lVlotor Prqlp (400-4SOgalls.), Hose 'Iwo Cart,and 2,oooft. Hbse. Engines-llotor (25o gall.) and old Steamer These belong to Trustees of Brigade. (S00gall.), Ilose Cart, and 1,500ft. Hose. Hydrants are fixed in town. Thesebelong to Urban District Council. Wat91.-Special fire main always fully charged in trIydrants are fixed in town. the town, canal on outsliirts. Water.-Supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Bells in each house. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Electric Bells. REMARKS

The members (2 Officers, l0 men)are'from all Volunteers and nothing is received the Rates. ITEMARKS would attend any Th"y fire within reasonable The members ale all Volunteers, but a small sum distance, and there is another Brieade in is received annually from the Rates. They Stroud who can be called upon @Ze next page). would attend any fir'e rvithin 5 miles dis- tance, and there is the ooVolunteer " Brigade in SCALE the district who can be callcd upon (see The Scale of Charges pump, adopt_edis: lllotor previous page). turning out, f,2 los., mileage Zs. 6d., standirig by f,r ts., pumping, per Llr., fz zs.; Motoi car, turning out, _Zs. 6d., mileage ls. 6d., standing by Bs. 6d.; Chief Officir, turning SCALE out 10s., per hr. LOs. Officer ; in charge] 'I'he turning out 10s., per hr. bs.; FiremJn, Scale of Charges adopted is that of National turning out 5s., Bs. 6d. for b hrs., 2s. 6d. after. Fire Brigades' Association. 136 STR.EE"]T STOW-ON=T[Ittr-WOtD Sonaerset Glos.

APPIIANCES APPL,IANCES Engines-Steamer (ti50 gall.) and Manual, One Motor Engine (2b0 galt.), 2 Hose Carts, and Two about 300 Ilose. 2,OOOft. Hose. and Yds. belong to Volunteer Fire Rrigade. These belong to Urban District Council. These Hydrants are fixed in town. Hydrants are fixed in town. good, outside Water.-Public supply is good. Water.-Public supply in district is indifferent. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Electric Syren. Alarm"-Firemen are calledby Bell in Town Hall.

REMARKS REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum The members are all Volunteers and nothing is is received annuallv from the Rates. They received from the Rates. They would attend would attend any fire within reasonable dis- any fire within reasonabledistance, and there tance, and there is the Glastonbury Brigade is the Moreton-in-Marsh Brigade (4 miles) and in the district who can be callecl upon. Chipping Norton (9 miles) who can be called upon.

SCALE SCALE The Scale of Charges adopted is that of National The Scale of Charges adopted is that of National Fire Brigades' Association. Fire Brigades' Association.

r38 139 STURN/[NNSTERNEWTON SWANAGE Dorset Dorset

APPI,IANCES APPLIANCES Two Engines-Steamer (250* gall') and L-eyland Motor (800-350 gall.), Ilose Cart, and 2,000 Two Shand Mason Steam Engines (250 gSO and ft. Hose. gall.), hauled by 4-ton Thorneycroft lorry These belong to tTrban District Council. Ifose Cart, and 2,BOOft. Hose. Hydrants are fixecl in town- These belong to Rural District Council. Water.-Public suPPlv is good- Hydrants.-I4 are fixed in town. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Electric ffells. Water.-Public supply is good in area, bad in some of the viilages. REMARKS Alarm.-Firemen are called by Messenger. The members are all Volunteers, but a small retaining fee is received annually from the Rates. They would not attend fires outside REMARKS unless Private Owner pays retaining fee, and there is no other Brigade within 2o miles The members are all Volunteers, but the R.D.C. who can be called upon. and I8 Parishes supnort annually. They would attend any fire within reasonable dis- tance, and there ar.e several Brigades in the SCALE district who ean be ealled upon, viz. Sher- borne, Gillingham, etc. The Scale of Charges adopted is:-Chief Officer, 10s. lst hr., 5s. after; 2nd Officer,7s. 6d. lst hr., 3s. 6d. after; First Engineer, 6s. 9d. lst SCALE hr., 3s. 3d. after; 2nd Engineer,6s.lst hr., 2s. 9d. after; Firemen, 5s. lst hr.. 2s. 6d. The Scale of Charges is Hire of Steamer, f,E Es, nfter ; Engine, Turning out, 50s.,use of sam_e, per lZ hrs. or less; Chief Officers. 5s. tst hr., fl 11s. 6d. each 5 hrs; Run out a.nd back, 2s. 6d. after ; Engineers, 4s. Ist hr., 2s. after i 7s. 6d. per mile, petrol extra ; Cleaning,f.2 2s.; Firemen, Bs. Ist lir., ls. 6d. after. Ringing alarm, is. Gd. r41 r40 SWNNDON TAUNTON Winrs Somlerset ^'?f' ,..i, ii'"; :#,-1rr APPTIANCES #.fj;*:: "i:,;:::s*# Two Engines-Dennis Motor with pump (500 gall.) and Motor These belong to Swindon Corporation. Tender, etc., with first-aid outfit, Ifose Cart, and g00 yds. Hose. Hydrants are fixed in to.nn. Thesebelong to Urban and Rural Councils. Water.-public supply is good. (400) Alarm.-Firemen Hydrants are fixed in town. are called by Bells ancl Hooter. Water.-Public supply is good. REMARKS Alarm.-Firemen are called by Telephone. The members .' are all Volunteers, but a small ,* is received annually from ihe n"t"r.-'friJ .; would attend any fire in contributi"g puri;;; ;l REMARKS viz. : Stratton, Marston, Highworih,-Crril,,f Eaton, Stanton Fitz, The Wr.orrghio.r,n;;;Jd.,,j members are all Volunteers, but a small sum ton, Broad Wanboriugh, fia,li"g;r, it is received annually from the Rates. They Chisled_on,fnglesham,"ny.: Bluns&n, noabJurnj.jj would attend any fire within Winterbourne Bassett, Hannington, reasonahle dis_ f,yaiard f. stance, Millieent, Purton. and there are no other Brigades in Lydiard T""g3r", and Coles.I , hill, and the district who can be there is the G.W.R. lpiivai"; n"igrau-o-- , callecl upon" in the district who can be called il;. i

SCATE SCATE The Scale of The Scale Charges adopted is that of National of Charges adopted is that approved Fire Brigades, Association. by National Fire Brigades' Assoeiation. t42 t43 TtrTtsURY 1TJEWKEStsURY Gnos. Gnos.

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES One SteamEngine (2b0gall.), and 2,000ft. Hose. yds. These belong to Urban District Council. Two Manual Engines, Ilose Cart, and 50o Ilose. Hydrants are fixed in town. These belong to Town Council. Water.-Supply is good in area. Hydrants are fixed in town. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Telephone,Poliee and Bells. Water.-Public supplv is good in area.

Alarm.-Firemen are called by Messenger. REMARKS

The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annuallv from the Rates. They would attend any fire within reasonable dis- REMARKS tance, and there are the (E miles) The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum and Nailsworth (O rniles) Brigades in the is received annually from the Rates. They district who can be called upon. would not attend any fire outside Borough area, and there is the Cheltenham Brigade SCALE (9 miles away) who can be called upon. The Scale of Charges adopted is : Chief Officer, 6s. lst hr, 3s. 6d. subsequent hrs. ; Foreman, Es. lst hr., 3s. subsequent hrs. lst Engineer, 5s. ; SCATE lst hr., 3s. subsequent hrs. ; Znd Engineer, 3s. 9d. lst hr., 2s. Gd. subsequenthrs.; Fire- The Scale of Charges adopted is in abeyance, but men, 3s. 9d. lst hr., 2s. 6d. subsequent hrs. ; particulars may be available later of the Engine (outside area), if used, f,S gs. if not ; compiler. used, f2 2s.

r4 145 T'F{ORINtsURV T]IIVISBURV Gnos. Somerset No Brigade here-R adstock APPLIANCES nearest.

One Manual Engine, Ifose Cart, and ZSOft. Hose. TNNTERN These belong to parish Council. Mlon. Hydrants are fixerl in town. No Brigade, the town being served by Chepstow. Water.-Public supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Hooter at saw- ]TNStsURY mills. Wilts. APPLIANCES REMARKS One Manual Engine, and Hose Cart. Thes_e__belongto East Tisbury, West Tisbury and The members are all Volunteers, bur, a small sum Wardow Parishes. is received annually from the Rates. d;t Hydrants are fixed in town. would attend any fire rvithin 4 to S miles. ani Water.-supply is good. there are no other Brigades in the aistrict who can be called upon. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Bell.

REMARKS SCALE This Brig_ade is not properly organised. They are Volunteers, and nothing is-received frorir The the Rates. There are Scale of Chargesadopted is :_Engine, f5 5s.; no 6th"t Brigades in the district who can be called upon. Capt., IOs. lst hr., 4s. per hr. uft""; Lieut., 8s. Ist hr. Bs.per hr. after; Fireman bs. lst SCATE hr., Zs. per hr. after. No fixed Scale of Charges is adopted. t46 t47 L2 'lfnVER.'rfON 'fOrPSFnAN4i

Devon lDcvon.

The small Brigade (with Manual Engine) here APPLIANCES depends on Exeter for help at fires. One Leyland Motor Engine (SbO gall.), Hose Cart, and 600 yds. Ifose. TORRNNGTON These belong to Corporation. Devon Hydrants are fixed in town. APPLIANCES Water.-Public Supply is good. One l'Ianual Engine (in good order), Hose Cart and 800 ft. Hose. Alarm.-Firemen ar.econnected by Bells to Police These belong to Town Council. Station. Hytlrants are fixed in tc.wn. Water.-Public supply is only fair. REMARKS Alarm.-Firemen are called by motor Cyclist.

The members are all Volunteers, but a small retaining fee is received annually from the REMARKS Rates. They would attend any fire within The members are all Volunteers, but a small reasonable distance and there is no nearer surn is received annually from the Rates. They wculd attend any fire in Parishes of Brigade than Exeter (14 miles) who can be Rural District and there is the Bideford called upon. Brigade (6 miles away) who can be called upon. SCALE SCALE The Scale of Charges adopted is that of National The Scale Fire Brigades' Association. of Chargesadopted in not to hand, but may be in possessionof the compiler later.

148 t49 TR.OVV]E]ITXDGE UPAVON Wilts. \\rillcs tsrigade,Devizes would probably APPLIANCES No ".:"i:ff"y 75 H.P. Motor Engine (b00 gall.) and Mern- weather Steamer (a00 gail.)] Hose C.rt, uria 3,000 ft. Hose. UPTON=ON=SEVERN These belong to Urban District Council. Gnos. Hydrants are fixed throughout district. r\FPLIANCES Water.-Public supply is good. One Mamral Engine, and 13 lengths of lfose. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Syren. These belong to Parish Council. Ilydrants.--6 only are fixed in part of town. TTEIVIARKS Water.-Supply is usually good. The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually from the Rates. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Bell. Th"y would attend anv fiie within r"uro"uUi" distance, and thele is a private nrigaaa ;t REXIARKS Messrs.Usher's Brewery lwitn moclern-D".rris engilg) can yho be celled upon, as well as The ntembers are all Volunteers, but a small Bradford (B miles), ancl llelkiham (4 retaining fee is receir.ed annually from the "rit"r). Rates. Thev-ancl, would attend anv fire within 3 mile area there are the Malvern and SCALE Worcester Brigades in the district who can be called uDon. The Scale of Charges adopted is : Chief Officer, 15s. turn out, 7s. 6d. per hr.; 2nd Officer, l0s. :{ turn out, 5s. per hi. ; Firemen. bs. turn SCALE o.,1, pump, 9!. per hr.; Motor ^f5 fB Bs. turn out, f,2 5s. per_h.r.; Steamer, 5s. ; Hose The Scale of Charges adopted is not to hand, Cart, f4 4s.-; Hose with Moior, fZ Zs. but may be obiainable later of the compiler.

150 l5t WANtsOROUGH WAREHAN4t Winrs lDonset Swindon Brigade serves this place. APPLIANCES

\x7 l\ \YFrra il .r'\]r OneManual Engine (obsolete),I Hand Cart, and vv f\1\ n .f\(.ilD 2OOft. Ifose. lEerncs. Thesebelong to Town Council.

APPLIANCES Hydrants are fixed in town. One Steam Flgjl., (B0o galls.), Itranual, I{ose Cart, and iralf a rnile oitIIose. Water.-Public supply is good in area. These belong to flrban Distr,ict Council. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Rell. Hydrants are fixed in town. Water.--S"pply is gcnclally good, but not in some r-illages. Alarm.-trircnrcn ale ca,llc

SCALE SCALE The Scalc of Chargestrdoptcd by tlris }lrigarle is The Scale of Charges adopted is that of the that of Nalional I.'irc Brigacles,Association. i National Fire Brigacles Association. J if 152 I i 153 :*

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l WARNfXINSTTR W,A.TCF][trT Witrrs Sorulerset APPLIANCES Two Engines-Lorry and Trailer Pump (S00 galls.) and }Ianual, Ilose Cart, APPLIANOES I{ose. and 800 ft. Cart, and 1,000 Ifose (Pump These belong Hose ft. being to Local Council. purchased soon). Ilydrants are fixed in to*,n. Water.-public supply is good. These belong to Urban Disttict Council. Alarm.--Firemen are called by Steam Syren. Hydrants are fixed in town. REMARKS Water.-Supply is poor, Town depends on private The mernbers ale all Volunteers, but a small Company. sum is received annually from-;h"-d;. Thev rvould attencl any fiie witf.,i" ,"".;;;;i" Alarm.--Firemen are called bv Messenger, distance ,"a trr"r" ;;g il other Brigades in the districr *_l_r9ean be than Frome, Westbu"o, "nfi"J^"pff-d";; FiEI{ARKS "i". SCATE The members are all Volunteers, but a small The Scale of Chargesadopted is : Cnpt." sum is received annually from the Rates. hr., 10s., lst ncxt 4"lrrs.;s. p"" f,;1.'"d";";, -fr"r.;i: They would attend any fire within reasonable per hr. ; Lieuts., lst h'r., Es., next, a distance, and there are the Williton and Mine- 9r: per hr., after, 2s. p.* f-r".; Fir"_L". lst. Irr.,Bs.,_next 4lu,s. zi. oa. p", h;;;it"", head Brigades in the district who can be ls. 6d. per hr. ; IIotor pump,'T"r"i;;;;: ealled upon. fr ; pumping,ist tr., sz, sil'.si;?ai"I bv, tos. per iir. "ili, SCALE

W,lrRN4ji.,E,tI The Scale of Charges adopted is : Capt., lst hr., Gnos. 3s. per hr., after, ls. 6d.; Sub Capt., lst hr., rhe Mangotsfield Brigartesserve 2s. 6d. per hr., after, ls. 3d. ; Firemen, ffi,t fiil?J"ru lst hr. 2s. per hr., after, ls.

t54 155 WtrLLNNG]TON WtrLLS Somerset Sounerset

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Twc Engines-Tilling-Stevens Bantam pump Engine' Hose (I00 MotorFire EngineTetrder,1 Manual gall.), and Manual (not now used), Hose Cart, and 2L lo-'fL' lengthsllose' Cart, and 20 lengths cf 60-ft. Hose. belong to CorPoration' These belong to Wellington and District Joint These Fire Brigade Committee. HYdrantss,ro fixed in town' Hydrants are fixed in Urban District and one suPPlYis good' in Rural Palish. Water.-Public are called by Electric Bells' Water.-Public Supply is good in most parts, Alarm.-Firemen but this var.ies.

Alarm.-Firemen are called by Bell and Hooter. REMARKS ThemembersareallVolunteers'butasmall REMARKS Rates' sum is received annuallv from the fire in CitV The members are all Volunteers, but a small They would only attend any 11d MaIIet retaining fee is reeeived annually from the Borough ancl there are the Shepton Rates. They would away) attend any fire within and Glastonbury Brigades (6 miles Urban and Rural Districts of Wellington and who can be called upon' Rural district of Culmstock, being controlled by Joint Committee of these.

SCALE SCALE but The Scale of Charges adopted is not to hand The Scale of Charges of the adopted is : Capt., lst 5 hrs., particulars may be available later 21s.,after, 3s.per hr. : Firemen, lst hr., Bs.6d., after, 2s. 6d. per hr. comPiler.

156 t57 WtrSTtsUR.Y W]ESTON- SU JPtrR-N/IARE Winrs. Sornerset

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Two Engines-lgO7 APPLIANCES Steamer (tZO gall.), and Manual, Ifose Cart, and 1,500 ft. Hose. One Motor Engine (350 gall.), 3 llose Cartsoand These belong to Urban District Council. f mile of Hose. to local Council. Hydrants are fixed Thesebelong in town, and in parish of . Hydrantsare fixed in town. Water.-public supplv is good. Water.-Public supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Steam Swen. Alarm.-Firemen are called by Telephone.

REIVIARKS REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but & small retaining fee The members are all Volunteers, but a small is received annually from the Rates. Rates. They would attend any fire *ith; sum is received annually from the surrounding parishes, and there is the t"ih They would attend any fire within reasonable Leather Works Brigade in the district wfro distance, and there are no other Rrigades in can be called upon, as well as Trowb.id; the district who can be called tlpon. (5 mites).

SCAIE SCALE The Scale The Scale of Charges adopted is that of National of Charges adopted is that of National Fire Brigades' Association. Fire Brigades' Association.

158 r59 WtrSTON (tsarh) WEYN4TOUTH S,Om.tefSe',t Dorset

APPTIANCES APPLIANCES Hand Pump, and 550 ft. Hose. One Motor Engine (Dennis-35o gall.), 3 Hose Carts, and 5,000 ft. Hose. HJ. Thesebelong to Parish Council. ilil These belong to Fire Brigade. [',1 Hydrants are fixed throughout the Hyilrants.--None permanently fixed; valves ln r1 Water.-Bath City supply always good. streets. Alarm.-tr'iremen are called by Messenger. Water.-Town supply is excellent.

I Alarm.-Firemen are called by Bells installed ln |l, Ifouses, and Electric Syren. .i I REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small REMARKS sum is received annually from the Rates. The members are all Volunteers, but a small They would attend any flre within reasonable sum is received annually from the Rates. distance, and there is an arrangement with They would attend any fire within reasonable the Bath Brigade to attend Weston if re- distance, and there are the Portland and quired. Dorchester Brigades in the district who ean |. t be called upon. Hope Brewery in the town I'i also has a private Brigade. SCALE I lli t The Scale of Charges adopted is : Capt., lst hr., i SCALE 5s. each hr., after, Bs. 6d.; 1l Firemen, lst hr., The Scale of Charges adopted is that of National i, 3s. 6d., "Brigades' eaeh hr. after, 2s. 6d. { Fire. Assoeiation. I I ',1 ,* &! f' 160 I l6l WNN4tsORNE WNCKWAR Dorset Glos. No Brigadehere, or APPLIANCES "T#Jotton-under-Edge,

One Steam Engine (300 gall.), Hose Cart, and 1,000 ft. Hose. WNLLNTON These belong to Urban District Council. Sorulerset Hydrants are fixed in town. APPLIANCES One Manual Engine, and 400 ft. Ilose. Water.-Public supply is good. These belong to Parish Council. Alarm.-tr'iremen are called bv Electric Bells. Hydrants.-Several are fixed in town. Water.-Supply is fairly good; turned off at night, but can be available in a few minutes. REMARKS Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Whistle and Mes- senger. The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually from the Rates. REMARKS They would attend any fire within reasonable The members are all Volunteers, and nothing is distance, and there are no other Brigades in received from the Rates. They would attend and there anv"the fire within reasonable distance the district who can be called upon. is Minehead Brigade (9 miles) in the district who can be called upon.

SCALE SCALE The Scale of Clrarges ndoptcd is:-Capt., 3s. per The Scale of Charges adopted is not yet to hand, hr. Ist 2 hrs.,2s.3d. after; Sub.Capt., 2s. 9d. but details may be available later of the perhr. lst. 2 hrs., 2s. after; Members,2s. 6d. ls. Use of Engine, eompiler. per hr. lst 2 hrs., 6d. after ; f,4 4s. per day.

182 r63 WILTON WnNCfiiCON,ftsE This Brigade has a Manual Engine and Hydrants Gl,os. are fixed. The River Nadder and tributaries run througlr village. T]re Salisbury Brigade (3 miles) is under agreement to attend if APPLIANCES required. Engines-none, I{ose Cart, and r50 yds. Ilose. These belong to Parish Council. WNNCAN"]TON Hydrants are fixed in town. Somerset Water.-Town supply is good. APPLIANCES Alarm.-Firemen are called by Messengers. Two Engines-Steamer (250 gall.), and Manual, Ilose Cart, and 1700 ft. Ifose. REMARKS These belong to Parish Council. Hydrants are fixed in town. The members are all Volunteers, but a small sum is received annually from the Rates. Water.-Supply is fair. They would be useless at any flre outside Alarm.-Firemen are called by Messenger. town, and there are the Cheltenham (6 miles) and Evesham Brigades in the district who can be called upon. REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small SCALE retaining fee is received annually from the Rates. They would attend any fire wichin The Scaleof Chargesaclopted is Capt.,5s. per hr.; reasonable distance ancl there are the Mere Firemen, 2s. 6d. per hr. (7 miles), and Gillingham Brigades in the district who can be called upon. \MNNTtrRtsOUR}qEtsASStrTT SCALE The Scale of Charges adopted is that of National Wiilts. Fire Brigades' Association. Swindon Brigade attend here.

r64 165 WNTN]EV WNVELNSCON4ttsE Oxon Sorulerset

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engines-none (pressure in mains is sufficient), One Leyland Motor Enginc (500 galls.), I Manual, Ifose Cart, and 300 ft. Ilose. and lfose Cart, with 1,200 ft. Hose. These belong to Urban District Council. These belong to Urban District Council. Hydrants are fixed in all streets. Hydrants are fixecl in town. Water.-Public supply is good. Water.-supply is good. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Fire Bell at Town Hall. Alarm.-Firemen are called by private Telephone Exchange. REMARKS The members are all Volunteers, but a small REMARKS sum is received a,nnually from the Rates. They would attend any fire within reasonable The members of this Brigade are all Volunteers, distance and there is the Wellington Brigades but a small sunr is receiveclannually from the in the district. who can be called upon. Rates. The Brigade would not attencl anv fire outside thcir area, though there is a scheme on foot rvhich may bring in sur_ SCALE rounding villages. There is no other Brigade rvithin Z miles who can be called upon. The Scale of Chargesis now under revision.

SCALE WORCESTER. There is an efficient Brigade in this city, but The Scale of Charges adopted by this Brigade is details are not vet in the compiler's that of National Fire Brigades' Associaiion. possession.

r66 t67 i/ h WOOT']TON tsASStrlTT VVOT"TOIN-UNDER-EDGtr Wints. Glos.

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES One Manual Engine, Ilose Cart, and :lOO yds. One Manual Engine, and l{ose. Ilose. 'Ihese These belong to Parish Council. belong to Town Trustees. Hydrants are fixed in tolvn. Hydrants.-None are fixed in the town. Water.-Public supply is good. Water.-Supply is good. Alarrn.-Firernen are called by Messenger. Alarm.-Firemen are r:alled bv Bell. BEMARKS The members are all Volunteers, and nothing REMARKS is received flom the Rates. They would attend any fire within reasonable distance The members are all Volunteers, but a small and there are no other Brigades in the sum is received annually from the "attencl Rates district rvho can be called upon nearer than for drills- They would any fire in Dursley and Tetbury. surrounding Parishes where agreements have been made, and there is the Swindon Brigades in the district rvho can be called uponl SCALE The Scale of Charges aclopted is : Capt.- lst hr., 7s. 6d. per hr., after, 5s.; Firemen, trst hr., SCALE 5s. per hr., after, 2s. 6d. ; Hire of lforses, 9z zs.; Ilire of Engine (outside area), f,Z 2s. The Scale of Charges aclopbedis : Capt., Ist hr., 10s., after, 2s., Outside Parish l5s. and 2s.; 2nd Officer, Ist hr., Zs. 6d., after, 2s.,Outside Parish, 10s. and 2s.; Firemen, l st hr., Bs., WROUGHTON after,2s., OutsidcParish, 4s.and 2s.; Pumpers, Wilts lst hr., 2s., after Is. 6d.; Use of Engine, 'Ihis lst 24 hrs., f2 l2s. 6d., after, Bs. per [r. place is served by Sivindon Brigade.

r68 169 ,fu* F

VATTON YEOVNT Somaenset Somenset

APPLIANCES APPLIANCES Engines-none, Hose Cart, and l,2SO ft. Hose. Leyland }Iotor tr)ngine (350-400 gall.), Ilose Cart, These parish and 89 H.p. belongto Couneil. Daimler Tender, with ! of a mile Hose. Ilydrants are fixed in town. These belong to Yeovil Corporation. Water.-Supply is good if spot within reach of main. Itrydrants.-Ample number are fixed in town.

Water.-Public supply is always Alarm.*Firemen are called by Messenger. good. Alarm.-Firemen are called bv Electric System.

REIWARKS The REMARKS members are all Volunteers, but a small The members sum is received annually from the Rates. (except Engineer) are all Volunteers, but a The Brigade being only intendecl as first aid small sum is received annually from the Rates would not attend any fire outside its area, towards equipment and upkeep. They would and rely on the ClevedonBrigade, with whom aitend any fire within reasonable the Parish Council have an arrangement. distance, and there are several Brigades in tbe district who can be called upon.

SCATE SCALE The Scaleof Chargesadopted is the sameas that used by Clevedon. The Scale of Charges adopted is that of National Fire Brigades' Association.

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By Permission of the N.F.B.A.

Octolter, 1923. All Pre'tti,tus r9ched,ulesCancelled. Nationan lFflre JErflgactes'Assoaiation SCI{EDULE CF CT{AROES FOR ATTENDA$CE AT FIRES.

For For For It'or run out Appliances Engine APPLTANI]ES. Trrrning and bacli or .[Jt:n at rvhile out per !'ire(Stand- Pumping urile ing by)

L.cr hour or part thereol fs.d Is.d f s. cl. is.d.

300 galls, per minute or over 210 t) /t) ll0 220 Under lj00 galls. per min. lr0 0 50 1t0 rl0 0 Frnr Fr,olr 1,500gulls. per min, or over ... 500 100 220 330 Under 1,500 galls. per min. ... 300 7ti 110 220 Motor Hauled Steamer or Petrol driven Steamer or Trailer Pump including motor tractor or mol,or lorry hauling same... 200 .1 0 I l0 tl0 0 Steamer on Iiaihvay'I'ruck I I0 i.) 40 150 I l0 *Horsed Stcamcr 150 tJ0 llc| *Manual ... 150 .1 0 t00 Motor Escnlro r 50 40 110 Motor Lorry I(|0 26 l-r 0 Motor Tender I50 40 l I0 Motor Car not included abovc ,.. /o l6 36 Up to first ,qtter e 5 hours hours per hour pcr hour Officer il charge of Brigade at Fire 100 100 l0 X'iremcn (each1 in }Iotor or Steamer Brigades 50 36 26 Do. in }fanual and other Brigades 50 26 l6

'I'he aforemcntioned chargcs coycr: rvear, tr,ar, fucl, cleaning and all other normal expenres inciclcntal to the uscrof applianoes or sustenanceallowances lor men and a.ll other out,-of-pocket expensos. No charge is payablc {or tlrc a|pliattcies if such are provided and maintained by thc Local Authority rvlien atlenclirtc fircs in tlte Locrrl Art'a, anrl in ccrtain insiances, rlhcro a Locrll Auttrority cnters into an agrcement with a neighbouring Authority t hich may contributc a subsidy or glant il aid torvards the ma,intcnance of tho ,t'ire Brigadc, tirc chalgos t<.rbc made shall be in accordance with the terms of thc joint agreemcnt. Any additional assistance or danirge to apparatus by or arising from ths direct result of the fire-the actual cost. { * Horsc Hire Additional. t72