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Welcome to the online home of the Fire Department of Norwood Young America, Minnesota. Norwood Young America is located approximately 40 miles to the west of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Staffed by 28 members, the City of Norwood Young America volunteer Fire Department provides assistance during emergency situations for the City of NYA and the surrounding area.
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FDNYA Assists in Fatal House Fire
Cologne firefighters were called to the home in the 14000 block of County Road 41 in Dahlgren Township about 7:45 p.m. and when responders arrived the found heavy fire involving the farmhouse. Firefighters from Belle Plaine, Chaska, Carver, Hamburg, Jordan, Mayer, Norwood Young America, and Waconia were called to the scene. The body of an 85-year woman was found in the home. The fire appeared to have started in the basement, Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson told KSTP-TV. |
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Family, Community, Fire Deparment Mourns Loss of NYA Student
The Norwood Young America Fire Department would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Andy Hendel, who recently passed away. Andy's father, John, is a member of the Cologne Fire Department. Andy was a student at Central High School and leaves behind numerous family and friends who will miss his dearly. Anyone wishing to honor Andy is encouraged to donate to Operation Smile, a charity that was close to Andy's heart. |
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Additions to Edina training tower give firefighters a new training challenge
The Edina training center for firefighters is getting a long-delayed update that officials say will make it unique in the region. The South Metro Public Safety Facility in Braemar Park is adding "flashover burners" to it's seven story tower where firefighters train. The burners will mimic what fires do when they get out of control and start racing across walls and ceilings. To read more about these additions and see pictures, CLICK HERE for the story in the StarTribune. |
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