The 36th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program kicks off this week. Area residents and businesses are asked to bring any live Christmas trees to the northwest corner of the parking lot at Norfolk Fire Division Training Center (302 East Benjamin Ave.) starting December 26, 2024, through January 11, 2025, to be recycled. 

Recycled trees are scheduled to be chipped into mulch for use in city…

Congratulations to Isahia Swan who was sworn in as Norfolk Fire’s newest firefighter during a badge pinning ceremony!!

The Norfolk Fire Division is excited to announce the receipt of a $8,308.75 grant from Daycos. This funding supports the acquisition and implementation…

The Norfolk Police and Fire Divisions are set to battle it out again to help the American Red Cross replenish its blood supply. On Friday, December 13, you’re invited to give the gift of life this holiday season by taking part in the ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive.

“We are looking forward to hosting a successful blood drive here at Fire Station 1. This drive will again include a friendly…

City of Norfolk Fire Marshal, Sean Lindgren, offers an easy way to remember when to check the batteries in your smoke alarm: “Change your clocks, check your batteries!”

The Norfolk Fire Division wishes to remind everyone that on Sunday, November 3rd, we set our clocks back one hour as we transition to standard time. This weekend presents an excellent opportunity to check the batteries in…

The Norfolk Fire Division will again be conducting a live training exercise this morning, Tuesday, October 15, at a house scheduled for demolition, located at 210 North 9th Street. The exercise will involve the use of an artificial smoke machine on the second floor of the structure, as well as fire trucks and equipment in the surrounding area.

Residents in the vicinity may notice smoke or…

The Norfolk Morning and Noon Optimist clubs recognized Firefighter/Paramedic Ethan Larson of the Norfolk Fire Division at Monday’s city council meeting. Optimist international highlights those who inspire respect for…

The Norfolk Fire Division will be conducting a live training exercise this afternoon, Thursday, October 3, at a house scheduled for demolition, located at 210 North 9th Street. The exercise will involve the use of an artificial smoke machine on the second floor of the structure, as well as fire trucks and equipment in the surrounding area.

Residents in the vicinity may notice smoke or increased…

The Norfolk Fire Division is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent).…

The Norfolk Fire Division is proud to recognize two outstanding citizens, James Kelley and Steve Janssen, for their heroic efforts in saving a life. The two individuals were presented with Life Saver Awards after performing…