CHUCK MONTGOMERY
Executive Director at Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
Celebrating
75 Years of the Iconic Q−Siren®
Celebrating
75 Years of the Iconic Q−Siren®
2026 marks a major milestone with the 75th anniversary of our legendary Q−Siren. For generations, its unmistakable sound has been a symbol of fire service tradition and a trusted tool for clearing the way during emergencies.
Documentary
Siren Song
75 years of the Federal Signal Q−Siren
For generations, the unmistakable sound of the Q−Siren has signaled that help is on the way. Federal Signal presents a documentary exploring its legacy through stories, history, and the people behind every call.
Click the video to the right to watch the full documentary
Featured Cast
BOB BOMBIADI
Docent at Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
DAVE WEISZ
Deputy Fire Chief at Hammond Fire Department
NICK NAKATSUKA
Project Manager at Federal Signal
Firefighter/Engineer at Highland Fire Department
ROBERT RICKER
Deputy Chief at Alsip Fire Department
IT’S NOT A FIRE TRUCK UNLESS IT’S GOT A Q−SIREN®
Signature Performance Since 1951
The Sound That Clears the Way
The mechanical design of the Q−Siren produces a powerful warning recognized across generations. A heavy-duty clutch creates a legendary coast-down tone, allowing the siren to carry its warning even after power is cut.
Hear the Iconic Q−Siren Tone
An Iconic Shape Built for Authority
Mounted on a pedestal or recessed into the apparatus body, the Q−Siren’s steel construction protects performance in demanding environments. Built to withstand rough roads, extreme weather, and the realities of emergency response.
Control and Customization
A foot pedal activation system allows operators to sound the Q−Siren while keeping both hands on the wheel and their focus on the road ahead. Available in Chrome for traditional or Black Chrome for modern apparatus, the Q−Siren adapts to the look and demands of today’s fleets.
Seventy−Five Years Forward
Through decades of service, the Q−Siren has remained a trusted warning device for emergency responders. The 75th anniversary emblem marks a milestone in mechanical warning performance.
Q−Siren® by the Numbers
For decades, the Q−Siren has set the standard for warning performance.
123 db
Powerful mechanical sound output at ten feet
2003
Year the iconic Q−Siren sound was trademarked
1991
Year the Q−Siren silhouette was trademarked
Meet Chief Q
From tradeshows to online channels, Chief Q brings the Q−Siren to life. Follow along on social media to catch every sight and sound of the iconic siren in action.
75 Years of Legacy
Proudly assembled in the USA at the Federal Signal Blue Island, Illinois factory. Where a legacy of reliability began.
The Q−Siren quickly became standard on fire apparatus nationwide, its commanding tone cutting through city noise to signal that help was on the way.
When every second matters, firefighters rely on the unmistakable sound of the Q−Siren to clear the way and reach the scene safely.
Marking 75 years of service, select Q−Siren units feature a commemorative etching honoring a legacy of protection, response, and trust.
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
Where History Meets the Sound of Response
See the iconic Q−Siren on display at the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting in Phoenix, Arizona.
Finish Your Fleet Your Way
Available in Chrome, Black Chrome, or Pathfinder.
Answer the Call with Pathfinder® PF400Q
We are answering the call with the Pathfinder PF400Q siren and light controller, available with our Q−Siren trademark tone.
Command Attention with Q−Siren
Match the power of the Q−Siren with Chrome or Black Chrome finishes that demand to be seen.
