'Last alarm' tradition explained at Worcester fire memorial
Department members recounted the historical role of the fire alarm bell and described the 'last alarm' tradition: a special signal of five rings, repeated three times, to mark a firefighter's final call.
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A department speaker explained the origin and symbolism of the bell used in fire-service tradition, describing how bells historically signaled the start and end of shifts and alerted responders to alarms. The presenter said the bell and its signals serve as symbols of honor and remembrance for firefighters who died in the line of duty.
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