Group 4 doing vehicle extrication training on Elm Street today.
NFD Group 4 Vehicle Extrication Training
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Norton Fire Department Recognizes National First Responders Day
National First Responders Day honors all the men and women who respond to emergencies to ensure the public’s safety — paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and 911 operators. These workers sacrifice their time and risk their personal safety to protect citizens, and National First Responders Day is an opportunity to recognize their bravery and heroism. On behalf of the entire department, we extend our appreciation and support to the first responders working to keep our community safe.
Norton Fire Department welcomes back FF Barry
The Norton Fire Department would like to welcome back Firefighter Katie Barry from her deployment with the FEMA Massachusetts Task force. This team has been in North Carolina since late September to assist the the residents with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Job well done Katie!
Norton Fire Department Recognizes National Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week, organized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), aims to teach everyone how to stay safe in case of a fire. This year, it’s being held from Oct. 6-12 with the theme “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” The NFPA strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. The three most important factors are to INSTALL, TEST, and REPLACE. Are your smoke detectors working?
For more information on Fire Prevention Week and important fire safety tips, visit https://tinyurl.com/2024FirePreventionWeek
Norton Fire Department Open House on Sunday, Sept. 29
Norton Firefighter Completes Ma Fire Academy
FF Joshua DiCicco completed the MA Fire Academy on September 20th. FF DiCicco is currently in Paramedic school and will be assigned to Group 4. The Norton Fire Department congratulates FF DiCicco on this important accomplishment. We all want to welcome him back and wish him a long and safe career on the Norton Fire Department.
Norton Fire Department Promotion
FF Nicholas Dyer has been promoted to Lieutenant for the Norton Fire Department. Lt. Dyer has been on the department since 2014 and is married with 4 children. Lt. Dyer is the Assistant Mechanic and a Fire Alarm Technician. Lt. Dyer comes from a family of firefighters and health care providers including his father who is the retired Fire Chief in Braintree Ma. We wish Lt. Dyer a safe and long career at the Norton Fire Department.
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Norton Fire Department Shares Safety Tips for Emergency Preparedness Month
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, which encourages families to discuss safety plans under this year’s theme, “Start a conversation.” 
According to FEMA, those who are informed about emergency preparedness are five times as likely to take action, protecting themselves, their families, and communities.
Follow some of our tips to practice preparedness in the case of an emergency. Let’s keep our community safe! 
Norton Fire Department Open House on Sept. 29
