The secret life of Boston’s street corner fire alarm boxes

There are currently approximately 1,250 fire alarm boxes on Boston’s streets, and another 1,200 so-called “master boxes” that ...

Homewood fire Deputy Chief Steve DeJong retires after 25 years, joining mutual aid group

Steve DeJong will retire from the Homewood Fire Department after more than two decades to accept a position at MABAS Illinois ...
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Davenport considers joining IL-MABAS for specialized emergency response

DAVENPORT, Iowa — The Davenport Fire Department could soon join Illinois Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (IL-MABAS) District 43 to strengthen regional emergency response efforts. IL-MABAS Division 43 is a ...
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South Kedvale Rooftops Rip Open As Two-Building Fire Erupts

Flames tore through the roofs of two buildings on Chicago's 800 block of South Kedvale on Thursday, drawing a still-and-box alarm and a heavy response from city firefighters. Crews quickly shifted ...