Today, Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 12:09:35 PM marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. Anyways, Yatesville, GA's fire department commenced the final test of the old Federal Electric Model 7A. And almost immediately after the end of the 3 minute attack cycle, they start the first full...
Just got back from Yatesville, and all I have to say is....
The test was AWESOME!!!!!
Both sirens sounded incredible (especially the Tbolt), and I got it on video too. The video will be up soon, and it's not exactly perfect, but still a great recording IMO
First wednesday of the month at 5PM, my city fires up their 4 whelen sirens, and soon after, another siren roars to life. Yep, I just gave my recently acquired 60-ish year old Sterling 2v8 dual tone siren it's first full test run of the year, it was really punchy for being only 3 feet tall! :D This ...
Here is a 9/12 port Federal 500AT located in Bristol, Tennessee behind the Public Library off of Volunteer Parkway.
Sadly, this appears to be yet another 500 with a rotating issue, but it sounds great though!