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Methuen Fire Department consists of four stations strategically
placed to reduce initial response time. Whether the emergency is a fire
or medical in nature, the same rule applies: SECONDS COUNT.
In addition to the traditional fire suppression and rescue
tools, all apparatus are staffed by Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
and have portable cardiac defibrillators (a.k.a. D-Fibs). D-Fibs
dramatically increased the survival odds for anyone having a heart
attack.
The Stations have been named after their coverage areas
and are as follows:
Central - (white)
ENGINE 1, RESCUE 1, CAR 2, AMBULANCE 1, AMBULANCE 2
Built - Circa 1900
The Central fire station, located at 24 Lowell St. is
the second building to operate as the Central fire station. The
original central was located at the top of the falls where the Lowell
Street bridge is now.
In addition to an engine, Central also houses two full
time ambulances, the incident/shift commander (Deputy Chief), a rescue
(equipped with the jaws of life and other special rescue equipment),
backup equipment, fire alarm, and the fire department administration
offices.
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on the beautiful stained glass window.
East End - ENGINE 5 (red)
Built - Circa 1920
West End - ENGINE 3 (orange)
Built - 1968
North End - LADDER 1 (green)
Built - 1984
The North End currently only houses Ladder 1 due to reductions
in manpower and operational equipment.
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