Waterloo Region
Woolwich Township
Woolwich Township
Maryhill, Ontario, 17 St Charles Street East
Maryhill, Ontario, 17 St Charles Street East
Woolwich Township Fire Dept Maryhill Station
Woolwich Township Fire Dept Maryhill Station
Federal Sign & Signal Model 5
Federal Sign & Signal Model 5
This siren at the Maryhill fire station was used to call firefighters to the station before the 2000s but has been inactive for a long time and now the Township is going to replace the Maryhill station since the building is having issues and newer trucks are bigger than the trucks used to be the station will be torn down and a new station will be built in the same spot and the siren will be removed and kept for parts or as a spare siren for the Township.
This siren at the Maryhill fire station was used to call firefighters to the station before the 2000s but has been inactive for a long time and now the Township is going to replace the Maryhill station since the building is having issues and newer trucks are bigger than the trucks used to be the station will be torn down and a new station will be built in the same spot and the siren will be removed and kept for parts or as a spare siren for the Township.
As of 2022, the Maryhill fire station has been torn down for the new fire station to be built. The siren was removed and kept in storage for use as spare parts or spare unit.
As of 2022, the Maryhill fire station has been torn down for the new fire station to be built. The siren was removed and kept in storage for use as spare parts or spare unit.
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Conestogo, Ontario, 1869 Sawmill Road
Conestogo, Ontario, 1869 Sawmill Road
Woolwich Township Fire Dept Conestogo Station
Woolwich Township Fire Dept Conestogo Station
Federal Enterprises Model 2
Federal Enterprises Model 2
This siren at the Conestogo fire station was a fire siren in 2004 but is now inactive. A recorded test of this siren was taken in 2004, the audio can be heard here: YouTube Video
This siren at the Conestogo fire station was a fire siren in 2004 but is now inactive. A recorded test of this siren was taken in 2004, the audio can be heard here: YouTube Video
The Siren Archive has pictures from 2005 showing a Canadian Model 2, my working theory is that the Canadian Model 2 was installed when the fire station was built in the 1970s but the siren's motor later gave out so the fire dept installed their older model 2 siren from their old station.
The Siren Archive has pictures from 2005 showing a Canadian Model 2, my working theory is that the Canadian Model 2 was installed when the fire station was built in the 1970s but the siren's motor later gave out so the fire dept installed their older model 2 siren from their old station.
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Breslau, Ontario, 19 Woolwich St South
Breslau, Ontario, 19 Woolwich St South
Federal Signal 2001-130
Federal Signal 2001-130
This Federal Signal 2001-130 in Breslau, ON was installed in 2014 as an addition to Woolwich Township's emergency siren system. Testing is conducted bi-weekly on Mondays at
This Federal Signal 2001-130 in Breslau, ON was installed in 2014 as an addition to Woolwich Township's emergency siren system. Testing is conducted bi-weekly on Mondays at
7 pm or close to that time. This siren was upgraded in 2022.
7 pm or close to that time. This siren was upgraded in 2022.
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Elmira, Ontario, 44 Howard Ave
Elmira, Ontario, 44 Howard Ave
Woolwich Township Fire Dept Elmira Station
Woolwich Township Fire Dept Elmira Station
Federal Sign & Signal STH-10
Federal Sign & Signal STH-10
This siren at the Elmira fire station was originally used as a fire siren ever since 1973. This siren's fire siren service ended in 2004 however, it was turned into an emergency siren sometime later that year or later. Testing of the sirens in Elmira is conducted every Saturday at noon for around 15 to 30 seconds and the sirens are usually individually tested.
This siren at the Elmira fire station was originally used as a fire siren ever since 1973. This siren's fire siren service ended in 2004 however, it was turned into an emergency siren sometime later that year or later. Testing of the sirens in Elmira is conducted every Saturday at noon for around 15 to 30 seconds and the sirens are usually individually tested.
This siren was upgraded in 2022.
This siren was upgraded in 2022.
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Elmira, Ontario, 24 Church St West
Elmira, Ontario, 24 Church St West
Township of Woolwich Administration Office
Township of Woolwich Administration Office
Federal Sign & Signal Model 5
Federal Sign & Signal Model 5
Information on this siren is unknown there is no known installation date or purchase date or where it was originally located. This siren works and is tested during the winter months when a market is not near the siren during the warmer months. Tests are conducted at 12 noon every Saturday (except in warmer months).
Information on this siren is unknown there is no known installation date or purchase date or where it was originally located. This siren works and is tested during the winter months when a market is not near the siren during the warmer months. Tests are conducted at 12 noon every Saturday (except in warmer months).
Siren was upgraded in 2022.
Siren was upgraded in 2022.
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Elmria, Ontario, 220 Barnswallow Drive
Elmria, Ontario, 220 Barnswallow Drive
Lions Park
Lions Park
Federal Signal Corporation STH-10
Federal Signal Corporation STH-10
This siren in Lions Park in Elmira was installed in 2004 as an addition to Elmira's emergency siren system. This siren has had problems with the motor contactor overload tripping (usually during the winter time).
This siren in Lions Park in Elmira was installed in 2004 as an addition to Elmira's emergency siren system. This siren has had problems with the motor contactor overload tripping (usually during the winter time).
Tests are conducted every Saturday around noon.
Tests are conducted every Saturday around noon.
Siren was upgraded in 2022.
Siren was upgraded in 2022.
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Wilmot Township
Wilmot Township
Baden, Ontario, 99 Foundry Street
Baden, Ontario, 99 Foundry Street
Township of Wilmot Fire Dept Baden Station
Township of Wilmot Fire Dept Baden Station
Federal Sign & Signal Model 5
Federal Sign & Signal Model 5
Specific information is unknown about this siren. Siren was most likely a fire siren sometime in its life but has been inactive for a long time and is developing rust holes.
Specific information is unknown about this siren. Siren was most likely a fire siren sometime in its life but has been inactive for a long time and is developing rust holes.
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Wellesley Township
Wellesley Township
Wellesley, Ontario 1379 Queens Bush Road
Wellesley, Ontario 1379 Queens Bush Road
Township of Wellesley Fire Dept Wellesley Station
Township of Wellesley Fire Dept Wellesley Station
W.S. Darley Champion Little Giant
W.S. Darley Champion Little Giant
Wellesley Fire Hall
Wellesley Fire Hall
This siren is not active however it is used for demonstration purposes during station tours and special events, etc. A firefighter from here is also an electrician so they wired the siren up.
This siren is not active however it is used for demonstration purposes during station tours and special events, etc. A firefighter from here is also an electrician so they wired the siren up.
Photo(s) Date: 10/1/22
Photo(s) Date: 10/1/22
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003
Photo(s) by Ethan Bender / Sirens & Thunderbolts 1003