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Las Vegas - Page 2 7. That all hydrants and gate valves be regularly Inspected and operated and that records of their condition be kept, FIRE DEPARTMENT *8 . That additional paid men be added to the fire department so that full required manpower for each engine and ladder company will be available for response to all first alarms. Required manning for each engine company is 7 men, and for a ladder company is 6 men, to be on duty at all times; not less than k men for each pumper and ladder company should be provided until full required manpower can be provided; full advantage to be taken of the volunteer organisation membership response in order to make up, in part, the required manning on first alarm response to all calls in fire zone No, 1 and 2 until the required full paid response is available, *9* That first alarm response to all calls within the mercantile district includes tow pumper companies and the ladder company from the main fire station. Apparatus from the outlaying station may cover in and stand by at the main station, 10, That two triple combination pumpers of 1000 g.p.m. pump capacity each be purchased, *1 1 , That all 2|-inch hose that is old or. in doubtful condition be replaced and also 5 0 0 ft, of 3 -inch hose supplied. *12, That a drill tower be provided and regular drills held under an experienced drill master. These to include engine, hose, ladder and salvage work. Fire methods and plans of attack on various buildings should be discussed when drills are not held due to inclement weather. *1 3 * That complete minor equipment be provided, this to include electric lanterns, smoke ejector, ladder straps, rubber gloves, nozzle tips u]b to 1 -J— inch for hand hose lines * for each engine, water proof covers, foam equipment. Provisions for filling trucks with gasoline at the main fire station to be installed. *14, That an assistant fire chief be appointed ment. to the depart15. That consideration be given to locating a third fire station in the vicinity of Rancho Road and Bonanza Road,