Group 4 training today at a house on Taunton Ave. The Norton Fire Department thanks the owners for allowing us to utilize this structure for training exercises prior to demolition.
Norton Fire Department Group 4 Training
Author: Deputy Michael Wilson
NFD Through the Years Firefighter’s Names
Public Meeting Notice for Norton Hazardous Mitigation Plan
Can You Identify These Retired/Late Norton Firefighters?
Can you identify these Retired/Late Norton Firefighters? We will be posting pictures sporadically on our new tab “NFD Through the Years” at the top of our homepage and located here – https://nortonfire.com/nfd-through-the-years/ If you can identify them, please fill out the link and submit. We will post the names next week.
Norton Fire and Police Department Joint Active Shooter Training
The Norton Fire and Police Department participated in a 2 day training class on Active Shooters. A special Thanks to Lt Jason Brennan from Medway Police Department, and Whole Foods Warehouse for allowing this training to take place at their facility.
Congratulations to Fire Chaplain Bernard Hinckley
The Norton Fire Department congratulates Rev. Bernard Hinckley on his 25th Anniversary of Ordination. Rev. Hinckley also serves as the Norton Fire Department Chaplain. Thank you Bernie for all you do for the Norton Fire Department and its members both past and present, we hope you are with as as Fire Chaplain for another 25 years!
NEMA Deputy Director Ray Cord Receives Humanitarian Award
The Norton Fire Department would like to Congratulate NEMA Deputy Director Ray Cord for receiving the first annual Humanitarian Award. This award could not go to a more deserving person. We thank Ray for all he does for our Community.
St. Mary’s Church Service for Departed Norton Fire Department Members
St. Mary’s Church will be naming departed members of the Norton Fire Department at their services on 2/18/24 at 0800. St. Mary’s is also inviting any family members of a departed Norton Firefighter to a pancake breakfast immediately following the services. Please call St. Marys at 508-285-4241 if you are attending the breakfast.
Norton Fire Department asks Everyone to Check your Sump Pumps
With more rain being predicted over the weekend, this is a good time to check and test your sump pump to avoid a flooded basement. Please use this 6 step Sump Maintenance Form.
Possible Rain and Wind Impacts Tuesday Evening Through Wednesday Afternoon
Possible Rain and Wind Impacts Tuesday Evening Through Wednesday Afternoon
Residents can expect very heavy rainfall and high winds this evening through tomorrow afternoon (January 9-10).
Wind gusts of 45-55 mph are expected and could cause downed trees and power lines as well as power outages. Rainfall of approximately 2-3 inches is also expected. Some flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is possible given the combination of heavy rainfall and snow melt.
Power Outages: Should you experience a power outage, report it directly to National Grid. Please do not call 911 to report an outage or to ask about power restoration as it ties up emergency lines and dispatchers. Additional safety information regarding power outages can be found here.
Generator Safety: During power outages, those using a generator are reminded to use extreme caution and allow for proper ventilation. Never use a generator indoors or inside a garage. Keep generators away from doors, windows and HVAC air intakes, and point the exhaust away from the building. Be sure that you have working carbon monoxide detectors. When using generators, it is also extremely important to use a proper transfer/disconnect switch, otherwise, you risk harming electrical line workers making repairs. Additional safety information regarding the use of generators can be found here.
Downed Power Lines: Remember to stay away from all downed power lines and never go near or touch them. Treat all down wires as live electrical wires. Do not get close to them as electrocutions can occur without direct contact. Please do not drive around or move barriers placed by public safety members.
Please be a good neighbor and check on family, friends and neighbors, especially the elderly, those who live alone, and those who may need additional assistance. Always call 911 in an emergency.