Andover Fire Rescue

Beginning today, June 8, departments and divisions that have been temporarily operating from Old Town Hall will return to their permanent office locations at Town Offices, located at 36 Bartlet Street, according to the following schedule:

Monday, June 8 – Town Clerk’s Office
Tuesday, June 9 – People/Human Resources
Wednesday, June 10 – Assessor’s Office
Thursday, June 11 – Treasurer/Collector’s Office
Friday, June 12 – Legal Department

Departments and divisions will begin operating from Town Offices on the dates listed above. Until their scheduled move date, offices will continue to operate from Old Town Hall and remain open to the public during normal business hours. Residents and visitors are encouraged to confirm the location of the department they intend to visit before arriving during the transition period.

🎗️ On , we honor survivors, support those still in the fight, and recognize the families, friends, and caregivers who stand beside them every step of the way.

As cancer remains one of the greatest occupational threats in the fire service, the IAFF will never stop pushing for the protections our members deserve.

Around 0600 this morning, firefighters responded to Ferndale Avenue for a reported basement fire.

On arrival, smoke was showing from the large residence. Our firefighters located a small fire in the basement and were able to quickly extinguish it before it could spread. There were no injuries.

We are proud to serve the Town of Andover.

Firefighter Memorial Sunday - Sunday, June 14th

Please join us at Central Fire Station on North Main Street for our annual Firefighter Memorial Sunday.

On this day, we will be honoring former Andover Firefighters who have passed on. This event is open to the public! Light refreshments will be served. The ceremony starts at 10am.

Please join us in wishing Deputy Fire Chief Albert DelDotto a happy retirement after 40 years of service to the Town of Andover!

Deputy DelDotto was appointed to Andover Fire Rescue on February 18th, 1986. He retires as the Deputy Fire Chief (Shift Commander) of Unit 3. In addition to his duties as Shift Commander, Deputy DelDotto served for a long time as our department’s Training Officer, mentoring and training our newest firefighters. He also served as a Fire Instructor at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Throughout his career, Deputy DelDotto earned the respect of his firefighters by being one of, if not the, most passionate and knowledgeable firefighters on our department. His command presence and experience led to the safe and successful outcome of whatever incident he commanded.

At his retirement ceremony today, Deputy DelDotto said, “I’m not going anywhere. I’m still a fireman. It’s not just a job. It’s a state of mind.”

That is Deputy DelDotto. His dedication to our department and the training of our firefighters was exemplary. His retirement will be a big loss, but our department is in a better place because of his service.

Enjoy your retirement, Al, you’ve earned it!!

Photography credit to Kevin White.

Engine Company 1 is responding mutual aid to the City of Lawrence for station coverage of their Central Fire Station.

Lawrence has a Working Fire at a scrap yard on Medford Street.

Unit 3 on duty.

We would like to give a special thanks to Roger and his crew at REHAB FIVE for their assistance during our second alarm fire last night on South Main Street.

Firefighting is a physically demanding job, made even more demanding by hot and humid conditions. Rehab Five took great care of our firefighters, providing cold water, Gatorade, and snacks.

Time after time, Rehab Five has shown up for our firefighters when it matters the most, and we are grateful for that.

Thank you, Roger and Rehab Five!!!

Second Alarm Fire - 502 South Main Street

Last night, our firefighters responded to a reported structure fire on South Main Street. On arrival, heavy fire was found throughout the garage and basement of the residence. The fire extended into the first floor of the home, and a second alarm was transmitted, bringing additional firefighters to the scene. There were no reported injuries, and the fire remains under investigation.

Unit 2 was on duty.

Thank you to our mutual aid partners for their assistance on scene and with station coverage:

Lawrence Fire Department
Methuen Fire Department
Tewksbury Fire Department
Wilmington, MA Fire Department
North Andover Fire Department
REHAB FIVE
North Reading Fire Department

Overnight, Engine Company 1 responded mutual aid to the Town of North Reading for station coverage.

North Reading had a second alarm fire on Wright Street.

Unit 2 on duty.