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Smith Sworn in at Norfolk Fire

Apr 19, 2024

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

Norfolk Fire Enhances Public Safety

Apr 16, 2024

The Norfolk Fire Division is seeing the benefits of HAAS Alert's groundbreaking Safety Cloud technology on several of its emergency response units. This adoption of innovative technology underscores the City's ongoing…

Emergency Drill Planned

Apr 11, 2024

A full-scale emergency exercise is set to take place on Wednesday, April 17. The exercise is planned to last 9:00-11:30 a.m. at the West Water Treatment Plant located at 300 South 49th Street. The exercise play is designed to test the full-scale response, operations, and coordination of the regional first responding agencies and the City of Norfolk.

“This will be a good opportunity for the…

Two Honored for Lifesaving Efforts

Apr 01, 2024

Two citizens were honored last week by the Norfolk Fire Division for their lifesaving efforts. Cory Nelson and Cat Furst were honored for their heroic actions that took place on January 20, 2024.

After coming upon…

Change your clocks, check/change your batteries!

Mar 07, 2024

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

The Norfolk Fire Division would like to remind everyone that Sunday, March 10th, is the day we all change our clocks one hour as we “spring” ahead for daylight saving time. This weekend is a great time to check and change…

Uncover Fire Hydrants from Snow for Public Safety

Jan 09, 2024

The Norfolk Fire Division is asking for the assistance of citizens to aid in uncovering fire hydrants hidden in the snow.

Due to the strong winds and heavy, wet snow that the winter storm brought Monday, fire hydrants throughout the City have been buried in the high drifts. This can lead to a safety hazard in the event of a fire emergency.

We are asking citizens with fire hydrants…

Norfolk Fire Receives New Equipment

Nov 17, 2023

The Norfolk Fire Division was recently awarded grant funding to assist in purchasing new equipment. TC Energy awarded Norfolk Fire $20,000 to purchase a new drone and software. With the funding, they acquired an M30T thermal…

Smoke Alarm Battery Test

Nov 02, 2023

Fire Marshal Sean Lindgren demonstrates how to change and test the batteries in your smoke alarm. This weekend don't forget "Change your Clocks, Change your Batteries!"

Change your clocks, change your batteries!

Nov 01, 2023

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

The Norfolk Fire Division wishes to remind everyone that on Sunday, November 5th, we set our clocks back one hour as we transition to standard time. This weekend presents an excellent opportunity to change the batteries…

2023 Fire Prevention Week

Oct 06, 2023

Mayor Josh Moenning, Fire Chief Tim Wragge, and Fire Marshal Sean Lindgren preview Fire Prevention Week and the Public Safety Day open house Sunday!