Firefighters extricate a Brockton driver trapped in structural wreckage as escaping gas fills a neighborhood residence.
Selectman John A. Abdallah Warns That Mutual‑Aid Pact With Boston Is Essential-May 27, 1968
In the tense spring of 1968, a regional debate over civil unrest threatened to sever Norwood’s historic firefighting lifelines. When the Board of Selectmen voted to pull out of a long-standing mutual-aid agreement with the Boston Fire Department, one lone voice stood up to warn of the dangerous consequences for the town's massive industrial plants.
10 Flee Smoky Apartment Fire-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-September 15, 1965
Norwood Police & Fire Department Jimmy Fund Baseball Game-September 1, 1965
Norwood Police & Fire Department Jimmy Fund Baseball Game, September 1, 1965
In Safe Hands-August 5, 1964
This Day In Norwood History-August 5, 1964-In Safe Hands
Firefighter Francis Hayes Honored at Banquet-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964
HONORED AT BANQUET—Firefighter Francis Hayes, who retired two weeks ago, was given a testimonial dinner at the Elks' Ballroom last Wednesday night where over 200 relatives and friends gathered in … Continue reading Firefighter Francis Hayes Honored at Banquet-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964
Board of Selectmen Consider Fire Chief Succession Following Chief Harry Butler’s Retirement-October 25, 1962
As the Board of Selectmen weighs filling the vacancy left by retired Fire Chief Harry Butler, Deputy Chief Irving Dobson serves as acting chief amid local election and school convention notices.
This Day in Norwood History-Friend Lumber Co. Fire Probed By State-July 7, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-Friend Lumber Co. Fire Probed By State
Norwood Municipal Light Department Starts Safety Course-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1955
Employees of the Norwood Municipal Light department took their first lesson In a safety course yesterday given by Allen Chase (left), with Earl Hardy, head of the light department. On … Continue reading Norwood Municipal Light Department Starts Safety Course-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1955
Banquet Honors Veteran Firemen On Retirement-This Day in Norwood History-June 3, 1954
June 3, 1954 At the Norwood fire station last Thursday night, two of Norwood's firefighters, Bertram Sparrow and William Travers, who have retired, were given a testimonial banquet.