We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of K9 Riggs after he fell ill. Riggs was Auburn Fire Rescue first Investigative Fire Service K9 trained & certified in human remains detection. Riggs will be truly missed & we ask you to keep his handler FF Ethier in your thoughts.

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Massachusetts fire departments have reported more than a dozen incidents of young people tampering with their laptops in less than a week, apparently inspired by a social media "challenge." This activity could cause a serious fire and injuries. Read more: ow.ly/5O1L50VThTj

Chief John Weir and Deputy Chief Graham Rowe regret to announce the unexpected death of active-duty Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes. news.jgpr.net/2025/05/30/nor…

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It's gonna be a hot one! Know the signs of heat-related illness (ow.ly/VvEJ50PjqBk), and hydrate before, during, & after outdoor activities. By the time you feel thirsty you're already behind in fluid replacement, and dehydration is a leading contributor to heat exhaustion.

Thank you to the departments that helped with station coverage today as Firefighter Deschenes was laid to rest.

On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week (June 17 and 18), the North Andover Fire Department and North Andover Police Department will be conducting training exercises at the North Andover Middle School. Please be advised, you may see a large first responder presence during this time

HONORING HEROES A miles-long procession with agencies from around our region for the two fallen Coeur d' Alene Firefighters tragically killed in the line of duty. #NeverForgotten

Our sympathies go out to North Andover Fire Department and the family and friends of Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes, who died from a medical emergency following a shift. Firefighter Deschenes served his community as a firefighter for 25 years. #LODD #LastAlarm ATF Boston

**Company Officer Academy date change** Our November Academy in Mansfield, Massachusetts, has been moved so not to conflict with Veteran’s Day. The new dates are November 12-14, 2025. See registration info on flyer. Thank you! #COA #CSU Columbia Southern U John J. Salka, Jr.

Heat advisory issued in Massachusetts as state could see third heat wave of the season boston25news.com/news/local/hea…

Upcoming Overnight Road Construction northandoverma.news/2025/08/20/upc…

Dracut Fire mourning unexpected death of active-duty firefighter boston25news.com/news/local/dra…

Thanks to Northeast Essex County CIT/TTAC, Essex County Outreach, Peabody Police, NE Regional Ambulance, Danvers Fire Department (Official), Beverly Fire Dept and all for joining this screening/discussion The Cabot. As DA Tucker said, "Let's make sure that the next generation of first responders has a different world."

The First Due team was recently on-site with customers in Massachusetts, rolling up our sleeves for hands-on training and conversations around ePCR. Clients shared that this kind of in-person support is rare, and it makes all the difference. From workflows and customization to

Savannah Strong: Beating Leukemia Together Shoutout to NAHS Fan Section for coming up with this idea. Great work supporting one of our own! #SavannahStrong💜 North Andover KnightsNAAA Danny Ventura Boston Globe Sports Tom Mulherin Cam Kerry David Willis Hector Longo Evan Applebaum

Firefighting is a physically demanding job. The Mass Fire Academy’s emphasis on physical fitness prepares recruits for the tasks they’ll perform as firefighters. It also gives them a solid foundation for maintaining a high level of fitness through their careers. Stay healthy!

Town Hall will be closing at 2:30pm on Thursday northandoverma.news/2025/10/21/tow…

Trash Update - October 28, 2025 northandoverma.news/2025/10/28/tra…