Norwich Fire Department welcomes community tonight

NORWICH – City of Norwich firefighters will be welcoming citizens into their second home tonight at their annual open house.

The doors will be raised from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday at the East Main Street station and a number of local families are expected to attended.

Each year, the second week of October is designated as Fire Prevention Week and fire departments across Chenango have been arranging public events, inviting local residents to get to know the men and women serving in the local fire districts.



Norwich’s open house will include free popcorn, cookies and refreshments. Firefighters will also demonstrated how they rescue someone trapped in an accident by taking a vehicle apart with their heavy equipment.

“Tonight is a great night for everyone at the station. This week is Fire Prevention Week and Fire Prevention Month. It’s a great way to educate the public and generate an interest in what we do. Hopefully, we’ll even find a fresh volunteer or two,” said 12-year veteran of the department, Captain Michael Ford.

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firedoc
October 9th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
The Oxford Fire Prevention Trailer will be in Sherburne tonight not in Norwich.

We will also have Safe Kids here doing fingerprinting and providing safety information to families about their Children.

Please come and see what is going on there will be something of interest for every one.

Tracy L. Chawgo, Fire Chief
City of Norwich fire Department
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