South Dedham’s first fire station, Washington No. 7, later renamed Norwood No. 1, was located on Washington Street on the site of St. Catherine’s School. A hand-drawn hose wagon and … Continue reading Washington No. 7 Fire House Held a Special Place In Norwood History
Fire Breaks Out At William Shyne Circle Elderly Housing Complex-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 2024
(photo: WHDH Boston) A fire significantly damaged part of an apartment complex at the Frank L. Walsh Housing Complex on William Shyne Circle late this morning, prompting a large emergency … Continue reading Fire Breaks Out At William Shyne Circle Elderly Housing Complex-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 2024
In Retirement-David Hayes
Chief David Hayes on his retirement in February of 2023. The Town of Norwood and the members of the Norwood Fire Department thank him for his years of service to … Continue reading In Retirement-David Hayes
Fire on Central Street-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 2022
jJust before 6:30 PM, Group 3 Firefighters responded to a call at 50 Central Street regarding smoke inside the Bubbles Up Laundrymat building. NC2 arrived on scene in under 2 … Continue reading Fire on Central Street-This Day In Norwood History-August 3, 2022
Davis Avenue Warehouse Fire-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 2016
An abandoned building on Davis Ave caught fire on this day in Norwood history in 2016. (Photo credit Officer Jurewich, Norwood Police Department)
1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog Prompts Reunion-This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014
This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014-1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog prompts Reunion
Army Reservist Dennis Mawn Returns to Norwood Fire Department After a Year in Iraq-This Day In Norwood History-February 13, 2012
Norwood firefighter Dennis Mawn, returned in December after serving on a second tour of duty in Iraq. Dennis Mawn returned to work at the Norwood Fire Department with two tours … Continue reading Army Reservist Dennis Mawn Returns to Norwood Fire Department After a Year in Iraq-This Day In Norwood History-February 13, 2012
Fire closes Norwood Star Market-This Day In Norwood History-May 28, 1985
The Star Market on Nahatan Street was closed this morning because of possible food contamination caused by smoke from an early morning fire in a storeroom. Town Health Inspector Phyllis … Continue reading Fire closes Norwood Star Market-This Day In Norwood History-May 28, 1985
Selectmen Divert Fire Truck Funds to Pellana Road Sewer-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1978
Municipal leaders face a tough infrastructure trade-off, electing to delay vital fire engine upgrades to eliminate persistent raw sewage backups in home cellars.
Fire Chief’s Physical Fitness Program Sparks Union Friction-This Day In Norwood History-June 8, 1978
Labor tensions rise at the fire station as Union President Collins signals roll-call refusals against mandatory diagnostic health screenings.