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July 12, 2024April 17, 2026 georgenhs Fire, Fire Department, Norwood Fire Department, This Day 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

July 10, 2023July 8, 2024 georgenhs Norwood Fire Department, This Day In Norwood History

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

February 13, 2012March 17, 2024 georgenhs Afghanistan, Fire Department, Iraq, Norwood Fire Department, This Day In Norwood History, United States Army

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

May 27, 1978May 19, 2026 georgenhs Fire Department, Norwood Fire Department, This Day In Norwood History

Fire Contract Talks Stall; Mediator to Step In-This Day In Norwood History-May 27, 1978

History repeats itself at the negotiating table. Contract talks between town officials and the Norwood Firefighters Association officially ground to a halt in May 1978, reviving a familiar public-safety deadlock. Take a look back at the quiet high-stakes standoff that sent both sides back to a state mediator.

January 23, 1971April 17, 2026 georgenhs 2022 Top 20, Crime, Fire, Norwood Fire Department, Public Safety, This Day In Norwood History

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

September 15, 1965April 17, 2026 georgenhs Fire, Fire Department, Norwood Fire Department, This Day In Norwood History

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