Influenza A has gone by a variety of types and names over the years, the most current so-called “swine” flu being the H1N1 virus…but where does the…

It looks like the snow is here to stay! It seemed for the longest time that our calendar was a month fast when we wouldn’t see heavy snowfall and ice…

The end of the year marks all types of festivities, from the gift giving and religious holidays to the New Year’s celebrations. The end of one year…

You may have noticed in the past few weeks that Firefighters have been plying the streets of our local communities, walking back and forth between…

What are fireworks? What is a fireworks show? Why am I asking such a silly question on the eve of the fourth of July, one of our countries most lavish…

What a beautiful Summer it’s turning out to be! July’s fireworks have rolled over into beach worthy days and hot Summer nights! Now more than ever we’…

Happy Holidays! Unseasonably warm weather in the greater Chicago area has given us a chance to set up decorations for our favorite celebrations early…

The end of the year marks all types of festivities, from the gift giving and religious holidays to the New Year’s celebrations. The end of one year…

Illinois public safety educators informed NFPA that four young children in the Chicago area since October of 2011 had died after being struck by…

A very mild winter is finally passing, and Spring will bring with it new growth and warmth. We can relax, put away the shovels, and maybe do some…

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are over 14,000 fires, 10 deaths and 10 injuries annually due to clothes dryer fires…

Summer arrived hard this past month, with temperatures climbing thirty degrees overnight in some cases, and after a long winter, people have started…

The Norwood Park Fire Protection District is proud to acknowledge and pass on this valuable article on swimming and boat emergencies written by Mario…

The Norwood Park Fire Protection is proud to team up with United States Marine Corps and be a donation site for their annual Toys For Tots program!

The origin of the Christmas Tree has been traced back over 1300 years, near the town of Geismar, Germany. It is said that Saint Boniface linked the…

Winter certainly has taken it’s time coming to our fire district this year! A record absence of precipitation in any form is being remarked on the…

Floods can cause devastating damage. Even minor flooding can cause financial and emotional hardship − from damaged inventory and equipment at a…

It’s amazing how, after centuries of progress in America, some the oldest axioms and sayings can still hold the most relevance for us. For example, as…

The middle of summer has arrived, and with it the crazy and oppressive heat that drives us all towards water for swimming and sports. As more and more…

Halloween has been a night of fun and mischief for centuries. Originally called “All Hallows Eve” in fifth century Ireland, the festival which today…

Daylight savings time approaches once again! Time measurement has always been based on the position of the sun (some of the first ‘timepieces’ were…

As Fall has transformed into Winter, the changes in temperature has brought about some severe weather near the fire district. Thankfully, our town was…

A hazard often overlooked but very associated with our recent spell of cold and warm winter weather is what is generically referred to as ‘Black Ice…

New Life-Saving Monitor-Defibrillators with Wireless Transmission Capabilities Help the Norwood Park Fire Department Battle the Major Health Crisis of…

On the morning of January 7th the Norwood Park Fire Protection District responded to a report of a house fire with residents trapped. The firefighters…

FOREWARN! PLEASE DO NOT FIGHT OR LOITER AT THIS GYM!

The Board of Trustees of the Norwood Park Fire Protection District are pleased to announce the selection of Terrence Vavra as the new fire chief for…

The origin of the Christmas Tree has been traced back over 1300 years, near the town of Geismar, Germany. It is said that Saint Boniface linked the…

The Norwood Park Fire Protection is proud to team up with United States Marine Corps and be a donation site for their annual Toys For Tots program!

During the holiday seasons, pedestrians and driver's alike start to notice large holiday wreaths outside of their fire departments, with signs and…