9.7K views · 249 reactions | If you follow our updates, you may have noticed we use terms like “Box Alarm” or “2nd Alarm” fire. There’s meaning behind those words. The Friendship Fire Association has a collection of historic box alarms that tell the story. Watch and learn as we celebrate #DCsBravest150 years all year long. | DC Fire And EMS | Facebook

Before skyscrapers and sirens, Chicago had only one way to fight fire: ringing a church bell. In this episode, we uncover how that simple sound evolved into one of the most advanced fire alarm systems of the 19th century—and how its failure helped fuel one of the greatest disasters in American history. You’ll explore the forgotten world of fire boxes, telegraph wires, and early dispatchers who worked from the rooftops. From the chaos of the Great Chicago Fire to a city rebuilding with undergroun

Another Box Alarm Install! Today we completed 2 Stations at Sandy Mush Volunteer Fire Department! We installed: - Rotating beacons and bells in all bays - Steady burn lighting in the bunkroom, hallway and the bay at the main station for the staffed personnel - A bell in the bunkroom hallway - A rotating beacon in the main station meeting room and a flashing in the sub station meeting room Thank You SMFD! Check out the pictures and videos posted separately! Like and Share! | The Box Alarm By Fard

1.6K views · 30 reactions | Another Box Alarm Install! Today we...

Another Box Alarm Install! Today we completed 2 Stations at Sandy Mush Volunteer Fire Department! We installed: - Rotating beacons and bells in all bays - Steady burn lighting in the bunkroom, hallway and the bay at the main station for the staffed personnel - A bell in the bunkroom hallway - A rotating beacon in the main station meeting room and a flashing in the sub station meeting room Thank You SMFD! Check out the pictures and videos posted separately! Like and Share! | The Box Alarm By Fard