No public water supply. Hydrants are supplied by reservoir on hill, about 500,000 gallons capacity, owned by several residents combined. Distribution by 6" pipe.
(source: Sanborn Map Co. October 1902)

A building was erected behind the town hall for storage of the Hose Truck. A hand pulled ladder cart is also added to the department.

Northfield Fire Department: Volunteer, no regular company. 1 Hand Hose Reel, 1000' of 2.5" hose. 1 Hand Ladder Truck. Fire Alarm given by Church Bells.

Water Facilities: Owned by Northfield Water Co. Gravity pressure system. Reservoir of 500,000 gallons capacity situated on hill 1.5 miles east of Post Office is fed by brook. Distribution by 8,200' of 6" & 5,000' of 4" mains. Average pressure on Main Street, 92 lbs., 8 hydrants.

East Northfield
Fire Dept.: No regular Fire Department. 3 Hand Hose Reels, one each at Marquand Hall, The Auditorium & The Northfield Hotel.

Water Facilities: Water Works is owned by the east Northfield Water Co., gravity system. Reservoir of 750,000 gallons capacity is situated on hill 1 mile northeast of East Northfield Post Office, is fed by brook. Distribution by 6,000' of 8" & 3,000' of 6" mains. Pressure on Seminary Grounds 120 lbs. & about 125 lbs. on Highland Avenue. 14 hydrants.
(source: Sanborn Map Co. December 1909)

Northfield Fire Department. Volunteer Co., 18 men. 1 Hand hose reel, 1,000' of 2.5" hose. 1 hand H&L Truck. 1 50 gallon chemical extinguisher on wheels.

Additional Volunteer Co. of 20 men at Seminary. 3 Hand hose reels at school and 1 at Northfield Hotel. 1,950' of 2.5" hose.

Water Facilities: Water Works owned by the Northfield Water Co, Gravity system supplied by reservoir, 360,000 gallons capacity located 1.5 miles east of Post Office. Average pressure is 92 lbs. per sq. inch. 5,000' of 6" & 4,200' of 4" cast iron water pipe. 9 hydrants. 1 portable electric pump in reserve.

East Northfield Water Facilities: Water Works owned by the Northfield Seminary. Gravity system supplies by one 750,000 gallon reservoir fed by brook located 1 mile northeast of Post Office. 1 Dean Pump 4x6x10 & 1 Triplex electric pump in reserve. Pressure at Seminary grounds is 125 lbs. & 120 lbs. on Highland Ave. 19 hydrants.
(source: Sanborn Map Co. August 1922)

The first piece of motorized fire equipment for the Northfield Fire Department was delivered in 1927. This was a Sanford Chemical truck.

In 1928 a new station was built for the fire apparatus and for the firefighters to hold meetings. This building still stands today and is now home to the Northfield Boy Scouts.

Northfield Fire Department consisted of: 1 chief, 2 assistant chiefs and 13 call men, paid for actual services. The department is partly motorized. 1 Buffalo combination 600 gallon per minute pumper, with 1,500 feet of 2.5 " hose and 300 feet of 1.5" hose. # hand hose reels and 1 hand ladder wagon.

Water Facilities: Owned by Northfield Water Co. Source of supply, brooks. Gravity pressure system. 1 reservoir, capacity 360,000 gallons, located 1.5 miles east of Town Hall. 6,500' of 6", and 4,800' of 4" mains. 10 hydrants. Pressure on Main St. is 84 lbs.

East Northfield Water Facilities: Owned by the Northfield Schools, Inc. Source of supply, brooks. Gravity pressure system. 1 reservoir with a capacity of 750,000 gallons, located about 1 mile northeast of Post Office. 1 Worthington centrifugal pump, capacity 125-150 gallons per minute. 1 triplex electric pump in reserve. About 3.5 miles of 6" and 8" mains. 26 hydrants. Pressure at farm buildings, Winchester Road is 120 lbs.
(source: Sanborn Map Co. August 1933)

A 1935 Ford dump truck was converted into a fire truck by R.O. and R.K. Leach for the department, for use in fighting forest/grass fires.

In 1954 the need for a more modern fire truck was recognized. Bids were opened and awarded to The Maxim Motor Company out of Middleboro, MA.

On January 1, 1955, the new fire truck was purchased and delivered to Northfield. The department spent time learning the operation of this new truck which was different from equipment they had used before.