Norton Fire - Rescue Department

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

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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

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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.

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Letter posted today from Norton Fire Fighters Local 2678 supporting the exiting from Civil Service.

Norton Fire Department Shares Tips for Safe Fourth of July Celebrations: Possession or Use of Fireworks is Illegal in Massachusetts

https://nortonfire.com/2024/06/27/norton-fire-department-shares-tips-for-safe-fourth-of-july-celebrations-2/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Revocation of Civil Service for the Norton Fire Department

Several residents have reached out to the Norton Fire Department about the wording for question 2 on the ballot for the July 13th election.

Whether you vote yes or no it is important that you understand the wording in the question.

Hopefully this explanation below will help those of you that have asked. If you have any further questions please reach out to the Town Clerk and Lucia will be able to explain it further.

Shall the town of Norton revoke its acceptance of G.L c.31, the Civil Service Law, for all positions in the Fire Department?

A “yes” vote would remove the Fire Department from the civil service and provide local control over personnel recruitment and promotion; current members of the Fire Department will remain covered by the Civil Service statute in their current rank (until they are promoted).

A “no” vote would result in no change to the Fire Department’s civil service status, and personnel recruitment and promotion would remain under state regulation and control.

Clip at Select Board meeting on 6/6/24 with Norton Fire Local 2678 supporting exiting Civil Service

Clip Of Select Board 06 06 2024 1 Fire Chief Simmons briefs the select board on leaving civil service.

Norton Fire Department Shares Resources Regarding Exiting Civil Service: The Norton Fire Department has added a link, “Exiting Civil Service,” with information on the upcoming ballot question on Jul 13, 2024, to vote for the Fire Department to exit Civil Service.

https://nortonfire.com/2024/06/19/norton-fire-department-shares-resources-regarding-exiting-civil-service/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

911 System Back Up and Working: 911 System is back up and working

https://nortonfire.com/2024/06/18/911-system-back-up-and-working/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

911 Information:

https://nortonfire.com/2024/06/18/911-information/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Tips for Staying Cool Amid This Week’s Heat Advisory: With severe heat expected in the coming days, we would like to share tips for residents to stay safe, cool, and healthy.

https://nortonfire.com/2024/06/17/tips-for-staying-cool-amid-this-weeks-heat-advisory/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Norton Fire Department, Assisted by Mutual Aid Partners, Recovers Body From Reservoir: NORTON — Chief Shawn Simmons reports that the Norton Fire Department, with assistance from the Norton Police Department and multiple mutual aid partners, including the Bristol North Regional Dive Team, has recovered a body from Norton Reservoir. The body of

https://nortonfire.com/2024/06/04/norton-fire-department-assisted-by-mutual-aid-partners-recovers-body-from-reservoir/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Honor guard dressed and ready for Norton Memorial Day parade starting at 10am. Everyone have a safe day honoring our service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice.🇺🇸

EMS Week 2024 – 50th Anniversary: On behalf of Chief Simmons, Deputy Robbins and Deputy Wilson we would like to wish all the EMS providers on the Norton Fire Department a Happy EMS Week. Your professionalism, dedication and care is shown on a daily basis. You

https://nortonfire.com/2024/05/20/ems-week-2024-50th-anniversary/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

“April showers bring May flowers!”

A heartfelt thank you to Seoane's Garden Center for their generous donation of flowers to our fire stations! We appreciate your support and commitment to our community. Thank you for recognizing the dedication of our firefighters!

Norton Fire Department Extinguishes Fire at Trailer Home on Friday Morning: NORTON — Chief Shawn Simmons reports that the Norton Fire Department extinguished a fire at a trailer park this morning. On Friday, May 17 at 9:06 a.m., the Norton Fire Department received a report of a fire at a trailer

https://nortonfire.com/2024/05/17/norton-fire-department-extinguishes-fire-at-trailer-home-on-friday-morning/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Thank You Seoanne’s Garden Center: The Norton Fire Department would like to Thank Seoanne’s Garden Center in Abington, MA., for donating the beautiful flowers at Fire Headquarters and Station 1.

https://nortonfire.com/2024/05/16/thank-you-seoannes-garden-center/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Group 2 took both of our boats out on the reservoir for some training and familiarization. 😎

Information link on Fire Department leaving Civil Service:https://www.nortonma.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif3606/f/uploads/collective_barganing_agreement_fire_local_2678.pdf

https://nortonfire.com/2024/04/25/information-link-on-fire-department-leaving-civil-service/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Norton Fire Department Reminds Residents that Open Burning Season Will End on May 1: Chief Shawn Simmons and the Norton Fire Department would like to remind residents that the 2024 Open Air Burning season will end Wednesday, May 1. The Commonwealth’s annual burning period spans from Jan. 15 to May 1. Residents are able

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Town Election 4/27/24 Civil Service Law Ballot Question Information Link: Town Election 4/27/2024 Civil Service Law Ballot Question Information

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Town of Norton, Norton Police and Fire Departments Provide Information Regarding Civil Service Ballot Question: NORTON — Town Manager Michael Yunits, Police Chief Brian Clark, and Fire Chief Shawn Simmons wish to share the following information regarding ballot questions on police and fire Civil Service. The 2024 Town Election will be held on Saturday, April

Town of Norton, Norton Police and Fire Departments Provide Information Regarding Civil Service Ballot Question – Norton Fire Department Town of Norton, Norton Police and Fire Departments Provide Information Regarding Civil Service Ballot Question jgprmadelyn News April 23, 2024 NORTON — Town Manager Michael Yunits, Police Chief Brian Clark, and Fire Chief Shawn Simmons wish to share the following information regarding ballot quest...

Thank You Roger Marsan: The Norton Fire Department would like to thank Roger Marsan for donating his time and materials to fix one of our ambulance stretcher mattresses so we could keep this unit in service!

https://nortonfire.com/2024/04/18/thank-you-roger-marsan/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

The Town of Norton Invites Community Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan: The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee of Norton has developed a comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan that identifies and prioritizes strategies to mitigate the impacts of natural hazards and climate change on our community.

https://nortonfire.com/2024/04/16/the-town-of-norton-invites-community-input-on-hazard-mitigation-plan/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Norton Fire Non Emergency Lines back Up and Running: All Norton Fire Department non emergency phone lines are back up and running.

https://nortonfire.com/2024/04/13/norton-fire-non-emergency-lines-back-up-and-running/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Norton Fire Department Non-Emergency Phone Lines are Down: The Norton Fire Department’s non-emergency phone lines are currently down. If you need assistance from the Norton Fire Department for a non-emergency, please call 911 until the lines are back up. We will notify everyone when the lines are back

https://nortonfire.com/2024/04/13/norton-fire-department-non-emergency-phone-lines-are-down/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Norton Fire Helps getting Kayak Back to Shore: Group 4 led by Captain Fuller assisted in getting a kayak back to shore today on Lake Winnecunnet. Shown in the picture is FF Jim Patten holding the rope attached to FF Matt Cornell in the Mustang Suit making his

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Norton Fire Department Through the Years: Can you identify these Norton Firefighters?

https://nortonfire.com/2024/04/09/norton-fire-department-through-the-years/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Today your Norton Firefighters were dispatched to a solar panel fire at a warehouse in town. We want to thank all of our mutual aid partners who came for the second alarm fire. Group 2 on duty.

Norton Fire Department Offering CPR Courses for Community: NORTON — Chief Shawn Simmons is pleased to announce that the Norton Fire Department is offering a CPR class in April and May and encourages those interested to sign up. WHEN: Tuesday, April 9 from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May

https://nortonfire.com/2024/03/26/norton-fire-department-offering-cpr-courses-for-community/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook