CNN

When Massachusetts’ 911 system went down, these telegraph alarm boxes became vital again

When the Massachusetts 911 system for emergency calls stopped working on Tuesday afternoon, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox noted the city already had a backup solution in place. Use those ...
Republican Herald

Fire boxes still critical for emergency calls

When modern technology isn’t available for calling in emergencies, fire boxes are still a reliable way to summon help in several Schuylkill County communities, local advocates for the vintage ...
Firehouse

Fundraising Underway to Update Fire Call Boxes in Schuylkill County, PA

When modern technology isn’t available for calling in emergencies, fire boxes are still a reliable way to summon help in several Schuylkill County communities, local advocates for the vintage ...
Staten Island Advance

Many Staten Island fire call boxes are ‘out of service.’ Here’s why

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The FDNY is repairing select fire alarm call boxes on Staten Island following a recent “large scale outage,” according to a department spokesperson. The FDNY said that the copper ...
KAIT

Call boxes to be installed along 8 Mile Creek Trail

PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A boost in safety is coming to a popular trail in Paragould. The city will be installing 10 to 12 call boxes on the 8 Mile Creek Trail. Mayor Josh Agee said the upgrade was ...
insider.si.edu

Design for New York City Streelight Pole with Emergency Call Boxes

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