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Branson Siren System

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 4:02 am
by jacob585
I have been trying to update the map on the Branson area sirens. Branson has a system of 23 outdoor warning sirens in the process of being replaced and I have only managed to located 20 out of 23. Far as I know the sirens in Table Rock are part of Branson's system and the Dewy Short Dam Model Ls failure sirens and not Branson sirens. Branson's sirens are also having upgrades with the aging SD-10s and WS-2740s being replaced with 2001-130s and WPS-2900s. So far the WS-2740 near whitewater has been axed by a 2001-130 (I Think), and the one by the Junior High School which I have confirmed to be 130'd. The 2 WS-2740s along Gretna Rd. on the strip have also been replaced as of 2020 with a 2904 and 2905 respectively. I also have a sneaking suspicion that the 2001-130 in Meriam woods and the Model 2s in Taneyville and Rockaway Beach are Branson sirens under the EMA. As of 9/25/2020 the SD-10 south of the landing is still standing. One of the Modulator 5020s was also struck by lightening but I dont know which one and the system is likely still in the process of receiving more upgrades. Does anyone have any updates or locations?

Re: Branson Siren System

Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 4:00 am
by trevlyn
The Mod struck by lightning was the Pointe Royale one. It got a new controller in 2013, and on Tuesday it worked for the statewide drill.
The only 4-cell in Branson is a 2904 well hidden at the Cox Learning Center. Otherwise, Branson has never had 4-cells.
The only working SD-10 is on Valley View drive. It is hit or miss. The Merriam sirens are Forsyth's.
New 2001-130 coming in on Sycamore and Long to replace the SD-10 south of the Landing.
All new Branson sirens will be 2001s, the fire chief isn't a huge fan of the Whelens.