The Methuen Fire Department is committed to protecting life, property, and the environment. Our dedicated members ensure safety in our community.
Methuen, MA
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The Methuen Fire Department is teaming up with the Kiwanis collecting new or gently used children’s books. We have a donation box at our Central Fire Station, 24 Lowell St. & hope you will stop by & help the cause. You can also text 978-707-6295 to arrange book pickup. Thanks!
Join Pastor Nathaniel Burnes for this special service on Saturday, October 17, 10am at First Baptist Church, 30 Park Street in Methuen. The Faith Blue & Red Service sends thanks and blessings to Methuen's Police and Fire first responders.
Join us for this great event celebrating 10 years of community service from our good friends at Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Wednesday, October 14, 2pm-5pm, 480 Jackson Street in Methuen.
This fire helmet was found on Route 93 and dropped off at our Central Station, 24 Lowell St. The helmet has no tags, name, shield, or department on it. If you have any info on to whom it belongs, contact Jeff Gerardi at the Methuen Fire Department at 978-983-8930. Thank you.
FILL THE BOOT CAMPAIGN FOR MDA: Please drive by our Central Station on September 5 and 6, and help us raise needed funds for this annual worthy cause!
Please join us on Friday, 9/11/26 as we honor the many lives lost on September 11, 2001 on the 25th Anniversary of that fateful day.
Coffee/Doughnuts: 9:30am
Ceremony Begins: 9:55am
Methuen Fire Department Monument Area, 24 Lowell St., Methuen, MA 01844
METHUEN FISHING DERBY CANCELED: the annual Methuen Fishing Derby scheduled for Saturday, May 30 beginning at 10AM has been canceled due to rain in the forecast. The Derby will be rescheduled for sometime in the fall, date to be determined.
One of the most anticipated events of the spring returns to Forest Lake, May 30, 2026, 10AM to 1PM. Join us at the annual Methuen Fishing Derby! Lunch will be provided by Methuen Firefighters Local 1691. For more information, call Parks and Recreation at 978-983-8590 
May 10, 2026
Contact: Chief David A. Toto, 978-983-8940
Chief David A. Toto announces the loss of Lt. James McLachlan, 57, who passed away on May 8, 2026 after a brave battle with Lymphoma Cancer. Read the full release in the accompanying photo or visit methuen.gov/DocumentCenter/V…
This week, the Methuen Fire Department took part in the Methuen Senior Center’s Spring Into Safety program talking with seniors and taking questions on fire safety. Pictured are Chief Dave Toto, Lt. Sean Quick, & Captains Rick Talbot, Sue Vallera, and Tracy Blanchette. 
Chief Toto and the entire MFD bid a fond farewell to Lt. Matt Collier (standing in center of photo) who will be continuing his career in Texas. This past week, Matt officially retired from our department. We wish the very best for him and his family in their new chapter.
Methuen Fire Department autism awareness T-shirts are now available to the public! Email [email protected] to purchase yours. All proceeds benefit autism awareness initiatives. 
March 8 marked 2026 International Women’s Day. Chief David Toto would like to salute all of the incredibly driven women who work for the Methuen Fire Department. You are truly deserving of our admiration. We celebrate you and recognize the effort you invest in our community.
Daylight saving time begins March 8 @ 2am so move your clocks ahead 1 hour. This is also time to change the batteries in your smoke/carbon monoxide alarms. Replace batteries at least once a year and test them monthly. Make it a habit to Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries.
Today, Chief Dave Toto, Asst. Chief Mike Fluet, Deputy Chief Dan Donahue, & Captain Sue Vallera took part in Read Across America at the Methuen Schools building on Branch Street. They had a terrific time reading to preschool students for this important and enjoyable initiative.
Thank you to our good friends and partners @BostonFireCU. This past week, they dropped off a great care package for our firefighters. We appreciate their generosity and the work they do for our firefighting brothers and sisters. 
This past week, our great friends at Texas Roadhouse sent over some terrific food for our firefighters. We thank them so much for their generosity, continued partnership, and commitment to the people of Methuen. 
You can help the Methuen Fire Department and your neighbors by safely clearing any snow and ice from fire hydrants - three feet on each side and clear to the street. We thank you for your assistance. 
