Loud horn that sounds like a dying cow in Springfield Delco (house, college)

[Robert02]

Just moved out to Springfield Pa in Delco. Can anyone tell me what the loud horn is that sounds like a dying cow? We heard it at 7pm tonight. It doesn't sound like your typical fire department siren. My 2 year old thinks it's chewbacca yelling.

[HappyRider]

I haven't heard a dying cow yet.

[DonegalGuy]

It is the fire siren to gather the fire company volunteers.

[Robert02]

Thanks for the info. It does sound more
Like a Wookiee call or a dying cow then your typical fire station siren to notify the volunteers.

[jastuto]

Funny. I heard that sound for years and wondered what it is.

[chessimprov]

I have a friend who lives out that way. Guess it was just far enough to not hear it. Wow.

[Pilot1]

Originally Posted by jastuto

Funny. I heard that sound for years and wondered what it is.

I grew up hearing that damn thing in the 60's, and 70's. Yes it is the fire station. Some things never change. lol.

[MB1562]

I used to hear it all the time when I was in college in DelCo. It is one of the most irritating sounds I've ever heard.

[Flyers Girl]

We have a volunteer station in Havertown (Bon Air) that sounds like a fog horn. For the longest time, every time I heard it I'd wonder how it was that I could hear ships on the Delaware from my house in Havertown. Lol.