New England’s Fire Service Heritage: Norwich Fire Department (VT)

Over the past couple of centuries or so, a number of fire companies were established to protect cities, towns, villages, and other districts throughout this region from the dangers of fire. This was a gradual process, and many times it was an action taken after a serious fire had affected the community.

As an example, the Norwich, VT, Fire Department was organized in 1920. The first piece of apparatus was a hand drawn chemical engine that was eventually mounted on a truck chassis. In 1925, a garage was converted into a fire station.

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Norwich Fire Department: Fire Department History