A large mansion on Madison Avenue (now in the area of Shadylawn Drive) owned by H. Brooks Nichols was the victim to a large fire.  The fire which burned for over 24 hours was finally extinguished with assistance from Morristown F.D..

The same mansion as above burned again.  This time the fire resulted in the demolishing of the residence.

Reginald P. Lum is appointed chief.

The Hartley Marcellus Dodge Memorial building is dedicated and occupied. Present day fire headquarters are still in this building.

The State Fire Chiefs Convention convened in Madison, NJ.

At 12:50a.m. the alarm was sounded for a fire in the Castle Building on Waverly Place.  Although fully involved, the department made a splendid "stop," and saved the structure.  This building is reputed to be the "Day and Searing" store building, which was saved in the 1877 fire.

A fire in the Schaouy Building, at 26 Main Street, during the noon hour, resulted in damage of $20,000 to the building and $9,100 to contents.  Mrs. Lily Clemens died in the blaze.  Mrs. Hugh Brodhead and Mrs. Mabel Clark were rescued by firefighters.

Robert L. Chambers is appointed chief.

At 8:29am a general alarm was sounded for a house fire on Spring Valley Road.  Fire units were on scene for six hours.

A Gas Station at 319 Main Street sustained extensive damage from a fire.  The alarm was sounded at 7:05am and units did not clear until four hours later.

 At 6:16p.m. the large frame dwelling situated on the southwest side of Madison Avenue, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Percy Crane, was reported to be on fire.  Firefighters from Madison, Morristown, and Green Village fought the blaze for nine hours while Florham Park Fire Department covered Fire Headquarters.  Many valuable prints and antiques were saved, although some were unfortunately destroyed.

The department responded to 26 stills and 2 generals resulting from a hurricane.  10 calls for water emergencies, 13 trees on houses, 3 Medical Calls, and 2 minor house fires.

A medical assistance call was called in to fire headquarters from 55 North Street.  Upon arrival the 39 year old male was unconscious.  Utilizing the respirator and early day CPR the victim was revived.

 The Green & Pierson Lumber Yard was again visited by a disastrous and spectacular blaze.  The alarm was received at 1:11p.m. and the firefighters were not dismissed until 6:00p.m. the following day.  Florham Park, Green Village, Chatham, and Morristown responded.  Damage was estimated over $75,000 and 500,000 gallons of water were used.  The fire spread so rapidly that a new engine was engulfed in flames before it could be moved.  Thirteen firefighters suffered burns.

The departments Handie Talkie was used for the first time at a brush fire on Rosedale Avenue.

 St. Vincent's Church was seriously threatened when a fire, originating above the ceiling in the center portion of the church, destroyed the steeple and belfry. Valuable assistance was rendered by the Morris Township Fire Department's ladder truck while Florham Park covered Madison Fire Headquarters.

At 10:25pm a barn fire was reported on Chateau Thierry Avenue.  This fire was the first response made by Engine 2 (1953 Mack) which pumped for six hours. 

One firefighter was injured at a fire on Beverly Road.  The fire which broke out just past 6:00am was fought with temperatures only 5 degrees above zero. 

At 12:45pm a general alarm was sounded for 10 Ridgedale Avenue, Apartment 17.  Firefighters returned to headquarters three hours later.

A fire caused by spontaneous combustion in a store room, caused severe damage to a residence at 47 Cook Avenue.

A fire destroyed a large trestle and adjoining structures at Morris Coal & Lumber (now the site of parking lot#3).

A fire of underdetermined origin broke out in the Goumas Diner (now the Nautilus Diner) at 95 Main Street.  The alarm was received at 11:50p.m..  Five firefighters and one police officer were overcome by heavy smoke.