Acton Firefighter Works Alongside Son at Fire Two Days After Rescuing a Puppy

ACTON — Fire Chief Anita Arnum is pleased to report that Firefighter Sean Sheridan experienced a very special week, rescuing a puppy from a fire in Maynard and then later working alongside his son, a Maynard firefighter, for the very first time at a fire. 

On Tuesday, June 4, the Acton Fire Department, responded as mutual aid to Maynard to help battle a house fire. Firefighter Sheridan located a puppy that was missing inside the home, and then gave the puppy oxygen and water after getting it out of the home safely. 

Two days later, on Thursday, June 6, Sheridan again responded as mutual aid to a fire in Maynard, and this time worked alongside his son, Keagan, who was working  his second day on the job for the Maynard Fire Department. 

“Rescuing Gwen, the 6-month-old puppy, will be a highlight of my career professionally,” said Firefighter Sean Sheridan. “Working the fire with my son will be an unforgettable highlight of my life.”

“It was really cool getting to work my first fire in Maynard with my Dad,” said Firefighter Keagan Sheridan. “I look forward to many more opportunities to work with him in the future.”