Professional Fire Fighters of Lowell MA Local 853

11/06/2025

📢 🚨 Citywide Emergency Food Drive: THIS WEEK!

The City of Lowell is joining community partners to support the Citywide Emergency Food Drive, benefitting the member agencies of the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Inc. The drive runs November 3-8, and donations of food items are welcome at several drop-off sites around Lowell.

🗓️ Mon-Fri, November 3-7
📍 Lowell City Hall lobby (375 Merrimack St)
Merrimack Valley Food Bank (1703 Middlesex St)
Revolutionary Valley Visitor Center (115 Merrimack St)
Rockland Trust (222 Merrimack St; 430 Gorham St)

🗓️ Saturday, November 8
📍 Merrimack Valley Food Bank (1703 Middlesex St)
Cawley Memorial Stadium (424 Douglas Rd)

Monetary donations, which help purchase food and supplies for local families, are accepted online through the Merrimack Valley Food Bank: https://mvfb.org/how-to-help/donate-today/

Whether you choose to contribute or simply help spread the word, your support is appreciated!

🔗 If you or someone you know is in need of support, a list of Greater Lowell resources and programs from the Merrimack Valley Food Bank is available on our website: bit.ly/lowellpantry

11/06/2025

Local 853 would like to congratulate the following Members who are celebrating anniversaries on the Lowell Fire Department in the month of November:

DC Joseph Roth- 31 years
FF Hector M. Torres- 31 years
Lt. William Glenn- 27 years
Capt. Joshua Luna- 27 years
Lt. Daniel Eaton- 22 years
Lt. Michael Callahan- 22 years
DC Jason Gauvreau- 22 years
DC Francis Kelly- 22 years
FF Edward Lotti- 22 years
Lt. Michael McCluskey- 22 years
FF Troy Merricks- 22 years
Lt. Francis Latham- 22 years
FF Manuel Martinez- 22 years
Lt. Andrew Robertson- 11 years
FF Jonathan Doster- 3 years
FF Corey Nadeau- 3 years

We thank you all for your years of service and continued dedication to the City of Lowell, MA - Government! Stay safe!

11/05/2025

Get ready for the Lowell Fire vs. Worcester Fire Hockey Game 🏒 🥅

Come out and show your support as Lowell Fire faces off against our friends from Worcester Fire at the Tsongas Arena this Saturday, November 8th at 1:00 PM!

Bring your family, friends, and plenty of hometown spirit for a great afternoon. Let’s fill the stands and cheer on our FireFighters as they hit the ice!

📍 Location: Tsongas Arena, Lowell, MA
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM on November 8
💲 Cost: Free!

Lowell Fire Hockey Merchandise Store:
https://lowellfire2025.itemorder.com/

11/04/2025

Happy Voting Day, everyone! Today’s the day to make your voice heard at the ballot box.

Local 853 can’t tell you exactly who to vote for, but we can tell you that Erik Gitschier, Corey Robinson, Kim Scott, and John Descoteaux have been strong supporters of the Lowell Fire Department. They’ve shown up for us—whether it’s during City Council meetings, at Firefighter Sunday, the Firefighters’ Ball, Boot Drives, or charity sporting events—advocating for public safety and taking the time to truly understand the challenges we face as Firefighters.

At the end of the day, a city that doesn’t stand behind its first responders isn’t much of a City at all. So get out there, cast your vote, and help shape the future of our community.

Stay safe, and make it count.

— Your Brothers and Sisters of IAFF Local 853

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Wishing everyone a fun and safe ! 🕸️🕷️

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

The City of Lowell was developed around two major rivers — the Concord and the Merrimack. While these rivers have been an incredible asset to the City throughout its long history, they also bring unique challenges and potential dangers. Combined with the intricate canal system that connects them, these waterways mean the risk of water-related emergencies is always present — no matter the season.

Even though the weather is beginning to cool, our Dive Team remains ready to respond at a moment’s notice. That said, this week, members of the team spent Tuesday at Rynne Beach on Pawtucket Boulevard sharpening their skills. Training focused on buoyancy control and search patterns — critical techniques that rely on strong communication and teamwork to ensure safe and effective operations.

In addition to the in-water work, the Team also reorganized the dive truck and inventoried equipment to make sure everything is in top shape for future responses.

We’re proud of the dedication and professionalism our Dive Team brings to our Department and City. Keep up the great work, LFD Dive Team!

10/28/2025

This past weekend, one of our Brothers took on the challenge of running in the 50th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. His determination and commitment to pushing the limits reflect the same grit and dedication our Members bring to the job every day.

Let’s all give FF Nick Hamilton a round of applause for accomplishing this incredible feat!

10/28/2025

Celebrating National First Responders Day (10/28) with a special shout out to K.I.D.S. friends from the Chelmsford and Lowell Fire Departments. Thank you for your service, community connections and special friendships.❤️🔥🚒👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

10/25/2025

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Several of our members are Downtown Lowell this afternoon providing fire safety training to the public. If you're in the area for the Monster Bash, come say hi!

10/09/2025

Local 853 would like to congratulate the following members who are celebrating on the job milestones in the month of October-

FF Paul LaChance- 20 years
Lt. Michael Howell- 20 years
FF Walter Humphrey- 20 years
FF Jason Jones- 20 years
Lt. Neil Hegarty-15 years
Lt. Eric Seager-15 years
Capt. Christopher Jackson- 12 years
FF Justin Rocheleau- 12 years
FF Frankie Rivera- 12 years
Lt. William Sharkey- 12 years
Lt. Buntha Kouy- 11 years
Lt. Kevin Lombard- 11 years
Capt. Kevin Dillon- 11 years
FF Timothy Savage- 11 years
Lt. William Gendron- 11 years
FF Luis Robles- 11 years
FF Michael Jarrie- 4 years
FF William Sem- 4 years
FF Kevin Thach- 4 years
FF Aaron Patterson- 4 years
FF Paul McNeil- 3 years
FF Steven Boisvert- 3 years

Thank you all for your continued hard work and dedication to the residents and the City of Lowell, MA - Government. Your commitment to public service does not go unnoticed. We wish you continued success and good health!

10/06/2025

Saturday was another great turn out for the Lowell Firefighter 5k! Congrats to all the runners— see ya next year!