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
Norton Fire Department LT. Robert Crowley Retires After 28 + Years.
The Norton Fire Department announces the Retirement of Lieutenant Robert Crowley on September 2, 2024 after 28 + years on the Norton Fire Department. Among some of Lt. Crowley’s accomplishments were overseeing the SAFE program which included adding the first and only SAFE Van to the program which was used to promote fire safety in the Norton School system for many years. Lt. Crowley also oversaw the Fire Department Honor Guard and was the Senior Lt. at Station 1 in Chartley. As a senior Lt, he was in charge of the station’s upkeep and maintenance and worked with other members to make that station look top notch throughout the year. Please join the Norton Fire Department in thanking Lt. Crowley for his service to the Town of Norton, its citizens, and the department. The Norton Fire Department wishes Lt. Crowley a long and healthy retirement.
Norton Fire Department Observes International Overdose Awareness Day
Today, Aug. 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜
On this day we remember loved ones who have died from overdose and encourage support and recovery efforts for those impacted by substance use and overdose.
Save a life. An estimated 107,543 people died in 2023 from a drug overdose according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which marks the third straight year that deaths have surpassed 100,000.
To learn more about International Overdose Awareness Day and some helpful tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention click here: https://tinyurl.com/5y7a7r7a
Norton Fire Department Mourns Unexpected Passing of Norton Police Officer Scott Sweeting
The Norton Fire Department extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of retired Patrolman Scott Sweeting. We mourn his unexpected passing with our brothers and sisters from the Norton Police Department and honor his dedication to protecting our community. May his courage and commitment to the community never be forgotten, and may his legacy inspire us all as we continue to serve.
Norton Fire Participate in Norton Police Department Jr. Police Academy Thorugh S.A.F.E. Program
The Norton Fire department through its safe program was happy to be able to participate in the Norton Police Department Jr Police Academy and do some training today with students. We were able to go over boat operations, and structural firefighting practices where the students were able to witness ventilation holes cut in the roof Search and rescue blackout mask rescue dragging hose line along with wearing firefighting gear. Although all students remain loyal to becoming police officers, we have received one job application from Ryder the police K-9.
