DRACUT — Firefighter Jacob “Jake” Martin, 32, died unexpectedly Thursday from a medical condition while surrounded by family, friends, and fellow firefighters at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, according to Dracut Fire Chief Michael Cunha.
Martin was an active-duty member of the Dracut Fire Department, assigned to Engine 2 at the Jones Avenue Fire Station. He graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in February 2023 and joined the department immediately after.
A second-generation firefighter, Martin was the son of retired Dracut Fire Lieutenant Paul Martin and nephew of retired Firefighter Marc Martin. He graduated from Greater Lowell Technical High School in 2011 and previously worked for Pridestar Trinity EMS in Lowell.
Martin is survived by his fiancée, Aislinn Kearns; his parents, Paul and Sheila Martin; his brother Zach; sister Angela; and other extended family members.
“Firefighter Jake Martin was a true pleasure to be around — laid back, easygoing, and always ready with a smile,” Chief Cunha said in a statement. “In his three years with us, he showed a quiet dedication to the job and a real eagerness to learn. He found joy in the little things — whether it was picking up his guitar during downtime at the station or stepping up to join the District 6 Forestry Hand Crew. Jake was part of our family, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to work beside him.”
Funeral arrangements will be announced as they become available.
