The Tewksbury Firefighters Union Local 1647 represents 48 members who are assigned to 4 shifts to offer around the clock fire, rescue, and medical protection to the Town of Tewksbury and its residents. Local 1647 have prided themselves in offering the most professional and efficient services of anyone in the state.

Also 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 donating their time on various committees.
 

Local 1647 is affiliated with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts(PFFM), and the AFL-CIO.

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Our Mission

• Advocate for a safe and healthy work environment.​

• Secure just compensation for services and equitable settlement of grievances.​

• Promote harmonious relations between fire fighters and town managers.

• ​Develop a strong bond between fire fighters and the residents they serve.