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When pulled, the firebox would send a signal directly to the fire station and alert crews to an emergency; they’ve been used since 1884. However, as time progressed, the boxes became too ...

The alarm went off around 3:30 p.m., and the fire crew quickly responded. Chief Dipzinski explained the procedure: "Check to see if there are any injuries and see how the baby's doing.

A Safe Haven Baby Box opened at Lexington Fire Station No. 2, ... The exterior door locks automatically when a newborn is placed inside and an alarm inside the fire station is triggered.