The age old method to alert the membership to a fire alarm fell upon a Village watchman, who after hearing a resident scream, or when finding a fire, would run to the Methodist Church on Fourth Street and ring the bell to alert the membership. The brickyards had steam whistles that would sound on the [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Diaphone'
Warning with Distinction: The Fire Whistle
May 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Front Page, History
Tags: 44 Control·Diaphone·Gamewell·Home Alert·Quick Call·Rockland County Fire Control
Warning With Distinction: The Fire Whistle
December 13th, 2008 · No Comments · H.F.D., History
The age old method to alert the membership to a fire alarm fell upon a Village watchman, who after hearing a resident scream, or when finding a fire, would run to the Methodist Church on Fourth Street and ring the bell to alert the membership. The brickyards had steam whistles that would sound on the north side of town. Near the turn of the 19th [...]
Tags: Diaphone·Fire Whistle·Gamewell·Haverstraw·Warning With Distinction
