North Reading Fire Department

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.

PHOTOS North Reading Fire Participates in Annual Ice Rescue Training

Kayla Rochon News February 13, 2025

NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats is pleased to share that the North Reading Fire Department is participating in ice rescue training over the next two weeks. Training started on Feb. 12 and will be held on Feb. 13,

North Reading Firefighter Matthew Enos Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy

Payton Hebert NRFD News January 31, 2025

NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats is pleased to share that North Reading Firefighter Matthew Enos successfully completed and graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighter Academy (MFA) on Jan 31. Firefighter Enos was one of 29 graduates from 17 departments in