NORWOOD — Chief George Morrice reports that the Norwood Fire Department responded to an apartment complex Friday morning after three workers fell approximately 25 feet.
Norwood Fire Department Awarded $14,880 State Grant for Safety Equipment
NORWOOD — Chief George Morrice is pleased to announce that the Norwood Fire Department is one of nearly 300 fire departments across the state to have been awarded a grant as part of the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2021 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.
Norwood Fire Awarded Over $7,000 to Support Student Awareness Fire Education Program and Senior SAFE Program
NORWOOD — Chief George Morrice is pleased to announce that the Norwood Fire Department has been awarded over $7,000 to support its Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) and Senior SAFE Programs by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.
Norwood Fire Department Reminds Residents to Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms When Changing Their Clocks
NORWOOD — Chief George Morrice and the Norwood Fire Department wish to remind residents to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and check the batteries in each when they move their clocks ahead to start daylight saving time Sunday.
Norwood Fire Department Receives New Ambulance
NORWOOD — Chief George Morrice is pleased to announce that the Norwood Fire Department has received a new ambulance.
Norwood Fire Department Reminds Residents of Outdoor Burning Rules
Open Burning Season Begins Jan. 15 — Chief George Morrice and the Norwood Fire Department wish to remind residents that the state open burning season will begin on Friday, Jan. 15, and a burn permit is required to be in compliance with Massachusetts law.
Town of Norwood Closes Portion of Norwood Commerce Center After Dozens of Code, Life Safety Violations Found
NORWOOD — Fire Chief George Morrice, Building Commissioner Matthew Walsh and General Manager Tony Mazzucco report that the main building of the Norwood Commerce Center has been ordered closed after fire department investigators discovered dozens of code and life safety violations after responding to a fire at the former mill on Tuesday.
Norwood Fire Department Reminds Residents to Check Smoke and CO Alarms During Daylight Saving Time
NORWOOD — Chief George Morrice and the Norwood Fire Department encourage residents to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when setting their clocks back for daylight saving time.
Norwood Fire Department Offers Safety Tips During National Fire Prevention Week
NORWOOD — As part of National Fire Prevention Week, Chief George Morrice and the Norwood Fire Department would like to provide cooking safety tips and are also encouraging everyone to create a home escape plan in the event of a fire.
Update #3 (1:45 p.m.) Town of Norwood Provides Update on Norwood Hospital Situation
Norwood Hospital Temporarily Closed. Town of Norwood officials would like to provide an update on the status of Norwood Hospital and remind area residents that if they are in medical distress they must call 911 or visit an Emergency Room at an alternate hospital in the region due to the temporary closure of the Norwood Hospital Emergency Room.