FIRE-BOX

the structure of a boiler formed to contain the fire. It is usually constructed of steel, lined with refractory brickwork; but in locomotive practice it is generally made ef copper, lined with fire-bricks. prove very bad under another.—Cf. H, Sexton and W. B. Davidson, Fuel and Refractory Materials. FIRE ERIGADE. Body of men equipped and trained to deal with outbreaks of fire. Every town and urban district bas its fire brigade. The larger ones consist of paid men always on duty; the smaller ones of volunteers. The equipment consists of powerful motor pumps, hose, ladders, ete. The largest fire brigade, the London Fire Brigade, has a staff of 2,000 men. Its offices are at 94 South wark Bridge Road, London, 3.H.1.