Methuen Fire Department

05/28/2026

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.

05/28/2026

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. 

05/26/2026

Batteries are a major fire risk that can ignite in carts and bins, trucks, or at local processing facilities. We’re seeing fires like we never have before. Please tape the ends of lithium batteries and recycle batteries properly. Batteries should never be placed in recycling and trash bins, and require special handling.

RecycleSmart provides FREE and convenient disposal programs for batteries: www.recyclesmart.org/hhw

05/25/2026

Chief Dave Toto and the men and women of the Methuen Fire Department would like acknowledge and recognize the many heroes who gave their lives in battle for our country. Their distinguished service and sacrifice allow us to enjoy the freedoms that we all share today. May their actions always be appreciated and their legacy honored. 

05/24/2026

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE CANCELED: The Methuen Memorial Day parade scheduled to start on Monday, May 25 at 10AM has been canceled due to inclement weather in the forecast. There will be a Memorial Day ceremony at the American Legion Post 122, 200 Broadway, at 10AM and another ceremony at VFW Post 8349, 26 River St., at noon on Monday, May 25. 

05/24/2026

Chief Dave Toto and the men and women of the Methuen Fire Department mourn the loss of our brother Robert Kilduff, Jr. The Boston Fire Rescue Co. 2 firefighter passed away on Saturday, May 23 after fighting a fire in Dorchester. FF Kilduff passed away at Boston Medical Center after sustaining severe injuries falling from the third floor of the residence. He was a US Marine veteran and a 24-year, third generation firefighter. We send prayers and condolences to members of the Boston Department and to the Kilduff family, loved ones, and friends. 

05/22/2026

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, MAY 25, 10AM: Join us at the Methuen Memorial Day Parade, Monday May 25. Parade begins at 10:00 am
at American Legion Post 122, 200 Broadway.

PARADE ROUTE: Proceed north on Broadway, right on Pleasant Street, right on Charles Street to WWII Monument for brief ceremony.

Parade proceeds down Charles Street crossing Broadway onto Hampshire Street, left on Lowell Street, left on Grove Street to Walnut Grove Cemetery for brief ceremony.

Parade reforms on Grove Street, right on Lowell Street, right on Hampshire Street, right on Broadway to American Legion Post 122.

In the event of inclement weather the ceremony will be held at the Methuen American Legion Post 122, 200 Broadway at 10:00 am. Questions, call Tom Hargreaves at (978) 423-0764 or email [email protected].

05/17/2026

Chief Dave Toto and the men and women of the Methuen Fire Department mourn the loss of our brother Andrew Cross. The Morrill, ME firefighter passed away on Friday, May 15 while fighting a fire at Robbins Lumber Mill in Searsmont, ME. We send prayers and condolences to members of the Morrill Fire Department and to the Cross family, loved ones, and friends. 

05/17/2026