Syracuse, New York

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Chief, Thank you it was extremely informative explanation. I really enjoyed reading it. I was curious why did SFD stop buying mechanical sirens in the 1970's-80's? I noticed the 2010-2011 Sutphen's had Q's but the newer KME's don't. Any reason for getting away from them again? Thanks in advance. Rick 

 

Regarding the Federal Q's - It's awfully hard to justify spending thousands of taxpayer dollars for what is really not much more than a glorified starter motor. Further, in city traffic everyone routinely ignores sirens of any kind - mechanical, electronic or both. Now, having said that, I personally happen to like them so when I was able to "sneak them through" I included them. When I couldn't, I didn't. Really no more complicated than that . . . as usual, it's all about the $$$$$$$$$$$$.