Norwood Fire Honors Firefighter's Deployment to Afghanistan

  Recently, you may have noticed a new flag flying with the American Flag at the Norwood Fire Department. The flag being flown is the American Service Flag. The flag or banner is defined as a white field with a red border, with a blue star for each family member serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during any period of war or hostilities in which the Armed Forces of the United States are engaged. These flags were first used in World War I, with subsequent standardization and codification by the end of World War II. They were not popular during the Vietnam War, but have come back into use. In modern usage, an organization may fly a service flag if one of its members is serving on active duty. There are up to 10 official …

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Norwood Fire Promotes Three Members

Editor's Note: The following information was contributed by the Norwood Fire Department. The Norwood Fire Department would like to announce the recent promotions of three of its members, Lt. Rob Henry to the rank of Captain and FF's George Bent and George Morrice to the rank of Lieutenant.   The promotional exams are open, competitive 80 question exams based on the firefighting books: Fire Company Officer, Fire Inspection & Code Enforcement, First Responder(Medical), Haz Mat for First Responders, National Incident Management System, Mass. Gen. Laws Chapter 148, Pumping Apparatus/Driver Handbook, Bldg. Construction Related to the Fire Service, Engine Company Operations, Ladder Company Operations, Collapse of Burning Buildings and …

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Norwood Fire Log: Downed Wires, Smoke Scare

The following information was provided by the Norwood Fire Department.

The Norwood Fire Department responded to 113 incidents during the last week, between Monday Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 17.   The following reports were among those calls: Monday, Feb. 11 5:03 p.m. - Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill reported on Rose Court.  8:11 p.m. - A power line was reported down on Providence Highway.  Wednesday, Feb. 13 5:04 p.m. - A power line was reported down on Savin Avenue. Thursday, Feb. 14 12:27 p.m. - A natural gas leak was reported on Railroad Avenue.  3:39 p.m. - An odor of smoke was reported on Nichols Street. 

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Norwood Fire Log: Concannon's Fire, Gas Leaks and a Vehicle Fire

The following information was provided by the Norwood Fire Department.

The Norwood Fire Department responded to 121 incidents during the last week, between Monday Feb. 4 and Sunday, Feb. 10.   The following reports were among those calls: Tuesday, Feb. 5 9:46 p.m - A motor vehicle accident with injuries was reported near Washington Street.   Thursday, Feb. 7 1:39 p.m. - Fire crews responded to a reported building fire at Concannon's on on Lenox Street.   Friday, Feb. 8 8:09 a.m. - Crews responded to a gas leak on University Avenue.  5:05 p.m. - A power line was reported down on Rock Street.  Saturday, Feb. 9 7:44 a.m. - A passenger vehicle fire was reported on Nahatan Street.  2:37 p.m. - A gasoline (or other flammable liquid spill) was reported on Washington Street.  Sunday, Feb. 10 5:43 p.m. - A gasoline (…

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Norwood FD Extinguishes Thursday Fire at Concannon's

No injuries were reported.

The following was submitted by Norwood Fire Department Spokesman George Morrice. The Norwood Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at Concannon's Village early Thursday afternoon. The call came in at 1:39 p.m. for smoke and fire coming from Concannons. Firefighters arrived within two minutes to find fire issuing from the wood shingle facade of the building. Firefighters quickly attacked the fire with a 2-inch handline and had the fire contained by 1:49 p.m. Crews were able to determine that the fire had not spread to the interior or attic space of the building. The fire is under investigation but determination has not been made to the cause. No one was injured in the fire and a damage estimate was given of $3,500.

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Norwood Fire Announces Start of Burning Season

Permits allow outside burning of brush, cane, driftwood and forestry debris between Jan. 15 and May 1.

The Norwood Fire Department would like to announce that the 2013 burning season has begun. The fee is $10. Issuance of permits allow outside burning of brush, cane, driftwood and forestry debris from other than commercial or industrial land clearing operations between Jan. 15 and May 1 under the following conditions:

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: FAFSA Info Night, Missing Dog

Your daily dose of Patch knowledge.

Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Worried about how to keep that New Year's resolution? Check out some tips here. 2. There will be two financial aid for college nights at Blue Hills Regional Technical School, 800 Randolph St., Canton, in January 2013. Both events are free and open to the public. The first is TERI (The Education Resources Institute) FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) completion night on Wednesday, January 2 at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from TERI provide individual assistance with the FAFSA. People can bring their documents …

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Ice and Sledding Safety Tips from the NFD

The winter weather has finally arrived in Norwood - here's how to enjoy it safely!

The following is from the Norwood Fire Department's website: Ice Safety: What should I do if I fall through the ice? What if I see someone fall through the ice? Here are some tips for keeping your kids safe during the sledding season: By following these guidelines the Norwood Fire Department hopes everyone enjoys winter.

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Norwood Welcomes New Firefighter

The Norwood Fire Department would like to introduce its newest member, Firefighter Jack Farrell.

The following was submitted by the Norwood Fire Department: The Norwood Fire Department would like to introduce its newest member Firefighter Jack Farrell. Jack is a Norwood native who grew up on Pleasant Street and is the son of John and JoAnn Farrell. He attended St. Catherine's and Xaverian, graduated from Norwood High School in 2002 and went on to Wentworth Institute of Technology. Jack is an EMT and is currently in Paramedic school. Farrell lives in Norwood with his wife Stacey. The Norwood Fire Department wishes Jack the best in his career in public service as a Norwood Firefighter.

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