The City of Sierra Madre has selected Kurt Norwood to serve as Interim Fire Chief while it initiates recruitment of a Fire Chief. Chief Norwood begins his service to Sierra Madre on the heels of Fire Chief Steve Heydorff’s retirement. Stephen Heydorff served as Fire Chief for the Sierra Madre Fire Department for almost 10 years.
Chief Nowood began his career with the Arcadia Fire Department as a paramedic in 1987, and went on to serve as Captain, Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief, and Fire Chief until he retired in 2016.
Soon after he retired, the City of Montebello contracted Chief Norwood to serve as Interim Fire Chief while they searched for a Fire Chief.
Chief Norwood is highly respected in the Verdugo System as well as with area Fire Chiefs. His extensive experience, knowledge, and credibility will help the Fire Department through the transition to a full-service Fire Department.
