North Reading Fire Department – Official Website

Department Overview

The North Reading Fire Department operates a varied delivery of services to the community. While fire suppression is still perceived to be the Department’s primary function, it is only a segment of our daily operations. To meet the changing needs of the community, our services have diversified to handle such specialized areas as technical, high angle, confined space and water rescues, vehicle extrication, and structural collapse. Hazardous materials responses include industrial spills, suspected acts of bio-terrorism (white powder calls), investigation of hazardous atmospheres (gas leaks, carbon monoxide alarms) are becoming more prevalent. Code enforcement and inspections, along with Public Education and Fire Prevention activities are a major focus of resources when not answering fire or medical emergencies, as are conducting equipment maintenance, or training for all of the above.

North Reading Fire Department Quickly Extinguishes House Fire

jgprcamryn NRFD News April 18, 2024

North Reading Fire Department Quickly Extinguishes House Fire

Chief Don Stats reports that the North Reading Fire Department extinguished a house fire on Tuesday. On Tuesday, April 16, at 12:14 p.m., the North Reading Fire Department received a 911 call about a house fire from a resident of

North Reading Police and Off-Duty Firefighter Render Life-Saving Aid to Jogger

Kayla Rochon News, NRFD News April 12, 2024April 11, 2024

North Reading Police and Off-Duty Firefighter Render Life-Saving Aid to Jogger

NORTH READING — Police Chief Mark Zimmerman and Fire Chief Don Stats are pleased to share that North Reading Police and an off-duty North Reading firefighter rendered life-saving aid to a jogger.

North Reading Fire Department Reminds Residents to Change Clocks and Check Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Begins

jgprrobert Safety Tips March 8, 2024

North Reading Fire Department Reminds Residents to Change Clocks and Check Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Begins

Chief Don Stats and the North Reading Fire Department remind residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when setting their clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time this weekend. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March

North Reading Fire Department Invites Community Members to Participate in the Fit Revolution Hornet Hustle 5K

Kayla Rochon News, NRFD News March 6, 2024

North Reading Fire Department Invites Community Members to Participate in the Fit Revolution Hornet Hustle 5K

NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats and the North Reading Fire Department would like to invite residents and community members to participate in the Fit Revolution Hornet Hustle 5K.