Professional Fire Fighters of Lowell MA Local 853

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!

10/06/2025

Last night, we had the honor of attending the Kids In Disability Sports, Inc. annual banquet to celebrate the incredible achievements of their athletes over the past year. This year marks the 30th anniversary of K.I.D.S., and Local 853 is proud to have been a steadfast supporter since the very beginning. Congratulations to all the athletes on another amazing season — your dedication and spirit inspire us all!

09/30/2025

Today Engine 3 , Ladder 3 and Rescue 1 conducted ladder pipe operations on the new Ladder 3. Members on all groups continue to familiarize themselves with the new Pierce Ascendent Aerial Midmount Tower which should be in service in the not so distant future.

Ladder pipe operations are an important part of modern fireground strategy because they give firefighters a powerful, elevated water stream that can cover large areas and protect exposures when interior operations aren’t safe or effective.

Group 2 on duty.

09/25/2025

Ladder 3 has been delivered to the City, and our Fleet is nearly complete!

09/20/2025

Keeping our thoughts and prayers with our neighbors over in Dracut as they mourn the loss of FF Jake Martin. May he rest in eternal peace.

09/10/2025

Please join us in congratulating the following members who are celebrating anniversaries in the month of September.

LT. John Sullivan - 29 years
FF Darryn Grooms- 29 years
DC Jeffrey Gikas- 29 years
Capt. Brett Dowling- 29 years
LT. Ryan Carvalho- 19 years
FF Keith Ortolani- 19 years
FF Hans Weber- 19 years
FF Elvin Dominguez- 19 years
FF Jason Christian- 17 years
FF Joseph Cooper- 17 years
Capt. Benjamin Wilson- 17 years
FF Ezekiel Mercado- 14 years
LT. Benjamin Ratty- 14 years
FF Jose Morales- 14 years
LT. Chanth So- 14 years
FF Steven DaSilva- 13 years
LT. Michael Haught- 13 years
LT. Jeffrey Baxley- 13 years
FF Matthew Roy- 13 years
LT. Christopher Felde- 13 years
LT. Jared Patterson- 13 years
LT. Michael Doughty- 13 years
FF Harrison Williams- 10 years
FF Christopher Duprey- 10 years
FF Tatiana Jarrie- 10 years
FF Joseph Clemente- 10 years
FF David Duffy- 10 years
FF James Dillon- 10 years
FF Sophorn Chum- 10 years
FF Bryan Couillard- 10 years
FF Marlene Rivera- 10 years
FF Jorge Baez- 2 years

Congratulations to all. We wish you continued success and health while serving the residents of City of Lowell, MA - Government!

09/10/2025

Please come out and show your support

The 24th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 is tomorrow, join us at the monument for a brief ceremony put on by the LH JR ROTC, starting at 08:00.

09/10/2025

The new fleet, is almost complete!