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In February 1886 one of his successors, Detective Inspector Downes, by then "caretaker of the hydrants and appliances in connection with the firehose reel", resigned and his successor, Inspector Brittain, was appointed. In debate it was asserted that "no-one apart from the Surveyor was conversant with the working of the fire extinguishing apparatus, the necessity to work in conjunction with CVFB was emphasised, and to make an effort to raise a few volunteers"
In April 1886 the Board held discussions on the set aside of £44-1s for fire extinguishing purposes including:
* "Alteration to Hose Reel Cart £4-10s;Hoist and ladders £15;
* Equipment for 6 firemen £8-1s;
* Drill instruction £1-10s;
* Telephone to Chester Fire Station £15 "which resulted in the latter only being agreed. It also raised the question - Did Hoole need its own Fire Service? However, arrangements didn’t change."
In 1894 Hoole Urban District Council was formed, replacing the Board, and its new offices opened next to Williams Terrace in Peploe Street, now Westminster Road. At the rear "accommodation was provided for the carts, horses, firehose etc." - an interesting report that also confirmed that the Council owned a horse which could be used for fire turnouts; unfortunately a year later it was necessary to hire one! The firm of W.H. Hallmark in Milton Street, was used to supply the horsepower required to pull the manual pump.
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==Hoole Volunteer Fire Brigade==
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