Methuen Fire Department

Beautiful weather served as a wonderful backdrop to our annual Firefighter Sunday ceremony held on June 14. Deputy Chief Jeff Slattery hosted the event and introduced Mayor Beauregard, local dignitaries, and Chief Dave Toto who welcomed a terrific crowd. MFD Chaplain and First Baptist Church Pastor Nathaniel Burnes gave the blessing and Captain Sue Vallera read the Firefighter’s Prayer. As always, current members of our department read the names of all of our deceased Methuen firefighters. We also paid special tribute to Lieutenant James McLachlan who passed away on May 8, 2026. MFD Engine 1 now has an insignia in the name of Lt. McLachlan, forever securing his legacy of service to our department. As part of the event, Methuen Firefighters Local 1691 handed out their annual scholarships to deserving students going on to college. In addition, our recently promoted and new firefighters were joined by family and loved ones for the annual pinning ceremony. Those in attendance enjoyed pastry and coffee from Heav’nly Donuts and an amazing breakfast prepared by our firefighters themselves. The ceremony was a fitting tribute to the past, present, and future of our department. 

Methuen Fire Engine 1 along with Andover Fire and Lawrence Fire were at Greater Lawrence Technical School on May 28 for a mock crash display. The demo is designed to show students the dangers of impaired driving most especially during graduation party and prom season. The GLTS students saw this display as they arrived at school.