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 ...

When council members arrive at City Hall on Tuesday night, they'll face a looming vote on what has become a thorny issue for city residents and business owners. Council will decide whether to remove ...

POTTSVILLE – Firefighters and volunteers have been making sure fire alarm boxes in the city still work. There are 99 Gamewell boxes attached to telephone poles throughout the city, the oldest dating ...

HANOVER, Pa. (WHTM) — One of the fastest ways to report an emergency dates back to the 1800’s, and one Midstate community still has the system in service. The Borough of Hanover passed an ordinance to ...

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 ...