Firemen from five towns battled a blaze which gutted the wool shoddy plant of the C W Wool Company, off Lenox st., in near-zero temperatures early this morning, causing damage … Continue reading 5 Towns Battle $35,000 Blaze at Norwood Plant-This Day In Norwood History-March 3, 1950
Cigarette Blamed For General Alarm Fire At Norwood VFW Quarters-This Day In Norwood History-March 10, 1949
FIRE SILHOUETTE—Firemen fighting the general alarm fire at the VFW headquarters on Railroad avenue are silhouetted against a wall of flames raging on the first floor of the building (McLean … Continue reading Cigarette Blamed For General Alarm Fire At Norwood VFW Quarters-This Day In Norwood History-March 10, 1949
Former Fire Chief, F. Fred Boyden, 94, Is a Garden Hobbyist-This Day In Norwood History-August 26, 1948
This Day In Norwood History-August 27, 1948-Former Fire Chief, 94, Garden Hobbyist
Set Policy On Clearing Fire Hydrants-This Day In Norwood History-February 12, 1948
The job of removing snow from fire hydrants throughout the town, first taken over by the Boy Scouts and then delegated to the call men oft(he Norwood Fire Department. was … Continue reading Set Policy On Clearing Fire Hydrants-This Day In Norwood History-February 12, 1948
New Police & Fire Cars-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947
Shown lined up outside the Municipal Building following their recent delivery. Seated at the wheels of the cars (left to right) ore Sgt. Joseph Flood, Patrolman Valentine Balutis and Fire … Continue reading New Police & Fire Cars-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947
New 85-Foot Aerial Ladder Truck Arrives-This Day In Norwood History-August 31, 1945
Norwood's new aerial ladder truck shown following its arrival here Monday. (Surette photo) Norwood’s new 85-foot aerial ladler truck rumbled into town late Monday to take its place in the … Continue reading New 85-Foot Aerial Ladder Truck Arrives-This Day In Norwood History-August 31, 1945
Fire Chief Says Buildings Here OK; Wants Truck-This Day In Norwood History-December 18, 1942
Selectmen Agree To See If Priority Can Be Obtained According to Chief Alonzo N. Earle of the Norwood Fire Department, Norwood public buildings are in good condition with nothing seriously … Continue reading Fire Chief Says Buildings Here OK; Wants Truck-This Day In Norwood History-December 18, 1942
Fire Department’s New 70‑Hour Week Takes Effect in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1942
Norwood’s Fire Department entered a new era this week as the long‑planned 70‑hour work schedule and two‑platoon system officially went into effect. The change, approved unanimously at the annual town … Continue reading Fire Department’s New 70‑Hour Week Takes Effect in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 8, 1942
Norwood Votes For Permanent Fire Chief-This Day In Norwood History-March 24, 1926
NORWOOD, March 24 — At a special town meeting tonight In Everett Hall, from 7 to 8, it was voted to establish a permanent fire chief. As there is a … Continue reading Norwood Votes For Permanent Fire Chief-This Day In Norwood History-March 24, 1926
Chief Boyden and Michael Dyer Given Gold Badges For 50 Years Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 6, 1923
Norwood's America No 2 Hook and Ladder Fire Company in the 1890s. The background is the Everett School. Reading from left to right: Archie Keddy, L.M. Fulton, C.L. Boyden, Robert … Continue reading Chief Boyden and Michael Dyer Given Gold Badges For 50 Years Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 6, 1923