(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
Timothy Bailey, Jr. Named New Norwood Fire Chief-This Day In Norwood History-July 10, 2023
General Manager Tony Mazzucco announced the appointment of Timothy Bailey, Jr. as the incoming fire chief on May 11, 2023. Bailey will assume the responsibilities of fire chief, succeeding interim … Continue reading Timothy Bailey, Jr. Named New Norwood Fire Chief-This Day In Norwood History-July 10, 2023
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
General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971
NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAS DESTROYED BY A GENERAL ALARM FIRE LAST NIGHT (Bob Dean photo) A general-alarm fire swept through Norwood Junior High School last night, threatening to destroy … Continue reading General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971
10 Flee Smoky Apartment Fire-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1965
DEAN STREET BLAZE—Norwood firefighters Edward Williamson (left) and John Walsh mop up after blaze in Dean street apartment early Monday morning. A smoky fire in an apartment at 264 Dean … Continue reading 10 Flee Smoky Apartment Fire-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1965
Norwood Police & Fire Department Jimmy Fund Baseball Game-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1965
Norwood Police & Fire Department Jimmy Fund Baseball Game, September 1, 1965
In Safe HandsThis Day In Norwood History-August 5, 1964
This Day In Norwood History-August 5, 1964-In Safe Hands
Paint Plant Blaze-This Day In Norwood History-September 5, 1963
$10,000 Loss In Paint Plant Fire
Oil-Painting Firefighter Eugene Charron To Present Portrait To Bishop Minihan-This Day in Norwood History-March 27, 1957
ARTIST — Eugene Charron, a member of the Norwood Fire Department for 23 years, shows portrait of Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan he painted from photo. (McLean Photo) By EUGENE V. … Continue reading Oil-Painting Firefighter Eugene Charron To Present Portrait To Bishop Minihan-This Day in Norwood History-March 27, 1957
Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1951
Fire Chief Alonzo Earle today expressed the opinion that “a firebug' set the two fires on the Forbes estate and the Whittemore Coal Company early this morning. All police officers … Continue reading Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1951