He resides near the engine-house to which he is attached, in a situation to be approved of, and devotes the whole of his time and abilities to the service. On the alarm of fire, he proceeds with all possible speed to the engine-house to which he is attached. He must at all times appear neat in his person, and correctly dressed in the establishment uniform, and be respectful in his demeanour towards his superiors. He must readily and punctually obey the orders of the engineers, foremen, and superintendent. He must not quit his engine-house while on duty, except to go to a fire, unless by special order from a superior. He is subject to fines for neglect of duty or misbehaviour, according to the regulations. BOOKS KEPT AT THE STATIONS. There is a book kept in each engine-house, in which are entered all fires or alarms of fires; the time the men come on duty; the visits made by the foremen, superintendent, or any of the Committee, and all complaints against the men. This book is in charge of the superior on duty at the time; and the foreman and engineers are answerable for its being correctly kept. Every entry made in this book is signed by the person making it. The superintendent enters, in a book kept for that purpose, the particulars of every fire, the attendance of engines, supply of water, &c., and lays it before the Committee weekly, or oftener, if required. Any false entry, for the purpose of concealing absence, is punished--for the first offence, by the reduction of one step, and for the second by dismissal. FOOTNOTES: [Footnote F: At a fire which took place in one of the best streets in Edinburgh, and which began in the roof, the persons who rushed into the house on the first alarm being given, threw the greater part of the contents of the drawing-room and library, with several basketsful of china and glass, out of the windows; the fire injured nothing below the uppermost story.] THE EDINBURGH FIRE BRIGADE. In forming the brigade in Edinburgh, where the firemen are only occasionally employed, the description of men, from which I made a selection, were slaters, house-carpenters, masons, plumbers, and smiths.