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 on Washington Street

Kayla Rochon News October 19, 2026

North Reading Fire Department

NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats reports that the North Reading Fire Department quickly extinguished a house fire Monday evening. At approximately 7:06 p.m., North Reading Fire responded to a home on Washington Street for reports of a fire.

North Reading Fire Department Invites Community to Annual Open House

jgprkendel News October 14, 2026

North Reading Fire Department Invites Community to Annual Open House

The North Reading Fire Department would like to invite residents to the department’s annual open house. The open house will be held Sunday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., at the department’s headquarters, 152 Park St., and will be

North Reading Fire Department Receives $984,692 Federal Grant to Add Four Firefighters

Kayla Rochon News October 1, 2026

North Reading Fire Department

NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats is pleased to share that the North Reading Fire Department has received a $984,692.32 federal grant to add four firefighters. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant, combined with a

Department Shares Severe Weather Safety Tips Ahead of Weekend Storm

jgprkendel Uncategorized September 24, 2026

Department Shares Severe Weather Safety Tips Ahead of Weekend Storm

With a storm expected to bring rain and strong winds to Massachusetts this weekend, the Department would like to remind residents to take steps now to prepare and stay safe. Before the storm, residents should take precautions to ensure