No. 4.] 



REPORT OF STATE FORESTER. 



277 



Towns receiving Fire-equipment Reimbursement — Concluded. 



In this connection I wish to call your attention to our two sizes of 

 model forest fire wagons. These were first constructed under the super- 

 vision of the State Forester in order that town officials might see what 

 we consider an ideal form of apparatus. The larger wagon is intended for 

 two horses, and costs, all equipped, about $450, the equipment consisting 

 of 14 chemical extinguishers; 14 galvanized cans, each holding two extra 

 charges of water and chemicals; shovels; rakes; mattocks; and spare 

 chemical charges. This equipment is carried in racks and cases, not only 

 so that it will ride safely, but also so that it may be conveniently carried 

 into the woods. Eight men can find accommodation on this wagon. 



The smaller wagon, drawn by one-horse, has all the equipment of the 

 larger, but less in amount. It will carry 4 men, and costs, all equipped, 

 about $300. 



The demand the past year having been so great, not only from Mas- 

 sachusetts but from adjoining States, several manufacturers are building 

 forest fire wagons. 



Fire Lines. 



A small part of the appropriation for fire work was used in the con- 

 struction of fire lines, made primarily fo protect some of the State planta- 

 tions. 



In Kingston this department had already commenced a fire line parallel 

 to the Muddy Pond road at the westerly end of our plantation there, and 

 this was continued for about a mile further to Muddy Pond. This road 

 bisects the large area of burned-over country lying to the south of the 

 town, and forms a very convenient place for fighting forest fires, so that 

 this fire line is not only a protection to our plantation, but a great help 

 to the town, which has agreed to keep the line in proper condition. 



