This is the official page of Tewksbury Firefighters Local 1647. Our 58 members proudly serve the residents of Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
All posts and opinions are that of Local 1647 and do not represent that of the Town of Tewksbury. Local 1647 have prided themselves in offering the most professional and efficient services of anyone in the state. Local 1647 is a big part of the community, always looking for ways to give back whether it be thru financial donations or our members volunteering as coaches in sports programs or members
05/26/2026
Local 1647 Honor Guard, alongside our members, Chief, and Deputy Chief, were proud to march in Tewksbury’s Memorial Day parade yesterday.
We are honored to continue the tradition of showing up for our community, and we thank everyone who helped organize and support this event.
We take great pride in standing together to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
05/26/2026
05/24/2026
Our thoughts are with the Kilduff family, and his brothers and sisters at Local 718. Rest in peace, brother.
05/07/2026
05/05/2026
05/05/2026
Unit 3, Engine 1, currently assisting with a mutual aid structure fire in Lowell.
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05/05/2026
This was 1 of 4 vehicle fires that Unit 2 handled during their 24 hour shift. Three of those were on 495S, and one more off Route 133. They also provided an engine for a mutual aid structure fire in Wilmington.
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05/02/2026
Congratulations to our newest graduate of the Massachusetts Fire Academy, FF/EMT Jordan Mardirossian. Great work and welcome back! We wish you a healthy and safe career serving the residents of Tewksbury.
02/09/2026
: On Feb. 9, 1972, a devastating gas fire and explosion in Tewksbury injured 23 people and ultimately claimed 4 lives, including Capt. Frederick Millett and Firefighter William John McAllister of the Tewksbury Fire Department and Capt. Donald Schultz of Billerica Fire | MA Read more about the tragedy in this 50th anniversary feature from The Sun News: https://ow.ly/M7pW50QyTln
02/09/2026