BOSTON FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

This page contains information about the Boston Fire Alarm System that has been in service in the City of Boston since 1852. It was the first Fire Alarm System in the world. Among the features of this section are: Early Fire Alarm System design and construction; Fire Alarm Box Locations; Assignment Running Cards; Radio Operations; Alarm System Improvements; Modern Operations; Hardware


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