On March 8, 1875 Town Meeting bylaws that were adopted included rules and regulations of the Fire Department which created a Board of Engineers who would oversee the department. Several positions within the department would be established such as, Chief, First, Second and Third Assistant Chief, Clerk, Foreman, Assistant Fireman, Engineman, Assistant Engineman, Fireman, and Steward. All positions had specific duties and functions they performed throughout their tenure. Chief Engineer Joseph W. Poor gave the first ever Annual Report as required by Article IX of the Rules and Regulations of the Fire Department.