MYFBS, MAY(R - the Digital Library of Georgia

102 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.additions and improvements necessary to its perfection.It is unnecessary for me to enter into any longexplanation of these and I will state them as brieflyas possible.It may not be known, but it is nevertheless a factthat many of the fire alarm boxes now in use are ofthe first make of the Game well Company, many ofthem are twenty years old and are unreliable at alltimes. I recommend that all of these boxes be replacedby new ones of the non-interfering pattern.When Hose Station No. 1 is rebuilt I recommendthat it be made to accommodate an engine and thatone of the smaller classed engines be purchased forthis house.The improvements incidental to the erection ofthe new Union Depot on West Broad street are suchas to warrant me in again recommending that at leasta hose station be located at or near West Broad andStewart streets.Fortunately we have had no serious trouble fromthe overhead fire alarm wires, but it is impossible toguard against danger with any degree of certaintywhile these wires are overhead and I recommendthat they be placed under ground as soon as possible.The hose wagon at No. 6 was originally an oldsupply wagon which was remodeled by the firemen.It is old and entirely unfit for its present use and inaddition it is a source of constant danger to the menwho are compelled to ride on it to fires. I recommendthat a combination hose wagon be bought inits place.To enable me to properly man No. 6 Station andput the engine in service I recommend that five