Just after 7pm, Reading Engine 3 responded to North Reading to assist with a working fire in an apartment building on Washington Street. The fire was quickly controlled by the crews at the scene.

Just before 5pm yesterday, Reading Engine 3 assisted Woburn Firefighters with a 2nd alarm commercial building fire. The crew of Engine 3 worked interior to complete searches and assure the fire didn’t extend further.

In addition to other duties including inspections, training and fire drills, our crews have had a very busy week! Crews responded to 82 incidents this week including medical aids, fire related incidents, motor vehicle accidents and public assistance.

This week our crews completed round 2 of school fire drills. Did you know that Massachusetts Fire Departments are required to complete school fire drills at least 4 times each school year? The staff and students all did an excellent job!

Group 2 recently drilled on self rescue techniques. Pictured here, Firefighters are completing low profile drills to fit through small spaces while wearing full protective equipment. This technique could be useful if a firefighter became trapped.

Reading Fire September 2026 Run Activity

Around 7:15 Saturday night units were dispatched to Main Street at Summer Ave for a Motor Vehicle Fire. Crews arrived to find a single vehicle on fire and a single occupant safely out of the vehicle. The fire was quickly extinguished. There were no injuries.

This afternoon, our Chief Officers hosted the line staff along with their families and friends to fire station 1 for their annual 5 Alarm Family Cookout. The afternoon aims to build a personal connection with the crews and their loved ones!

With several major projects underway in town, our firefighters have been touring the new buildings. Seeing how a structure is built and learning the layout helps us respond faster and safer if a fire or other emergency occurs—no matter the scale.

Reading Firefighter Paramedics recently took part in prehospital ventilator training. These ventilators will help our Paramedics deliver precise respiratory support during critical medical and traumatic emergencies. Once all training is finished, the devices will be deployed.

Reading Firefighters were busy over the weekend, responding to 30 calls for service. Pictured here are power lines glowing red from electrical issue caused by the storm, a reminder of how dangerous live wires can be.

Just before 1 PM, companies were dispatched to Main at Franklin Street for a rollover crash. Crews found a two-vehicle collision with one car on its side. Occupants had exited before responders arrived. Crews stabilized the overturned vehicle and evaluated two people on scene.

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This morning, Reading Firefighters, joined by Reading Police and 911 Communications, marked the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. We honored the heroes, remembered those lost on that day. Thank you to everyone who attended and to all who helped make the ceremony possible.

Every October, Reading Firefighters add pink to their uniform for breast cancer awareness month. Local 1640 designs and sells apparel, with all proceeds going to local firefighters diagnosed with breast cancer. Scan the QR code or visit this link: customink.com/fundraising/re…

As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11th, The Reading Fire & Police Departments as well as our Joint Communications Division are planning a ceremony to honor the heroes and the lives lost. We ask you to join us on the town common at 8:30am on September 11, 2026.

At 4:10 this morning, our crews responded to a woman in labor. Reading Fire Paramedics initiated transport to a local hospital. As they arrived, while still in the ambulance, the crew delivered a baby boy! Care of Mom and new baby was then transferred to the hospital staff.

In recent weeks, Reading Fire Crews have worked alongside Wakefield Fire Crews to preplan a large Wakefield apartment complex on the Reading border. These joint preparations ensure our crews know how they'll be assigned during a large incident at the building.