A sentinel of safety on York's streets since 1884, the city’s Gamewell fire alarm system is shutting down. It’s hard to imagine a 140-year-old communication system still in operation in an age where ...

YORK, Pa. — Pieces of history can be found on street corners, in alleyways and along the sidewalks of York - but not for much longer. York’s Gamewell fire alarm system is a relic from the past and has ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X POTTSVILLE – Firefighters and volunteers have been making sure fire alarm boxes in the city still ...

In a former dormitory, a display of firemen’s uniforms and helmets over the years, including the current gear on a mannequin in the front. A Gamewell fire alarm box that was in use up until 1979. Each ...

LAWRENCE — The city is discontinuing its public fire alarm system, which officials say is ancient, in poor condition and too expensive to maintain. The alarm boxes, well known and highly-regarded in ...

Nov. 2—MAHANOY CITY — Beginning Thursday, the familiar bright red Gamewell fire alarm pull boxes on utility poles throughout the borough will be taken out of service until further notice. Mahanoy City ...