Longtime Veteran Of Andover Fire Department In Critical Condition

ANDOVER, MA — An Andover firefighter, who served with the department for 35 years, suffered a massive traumatic brain injury recently. Now a fundraiser has been started to support him.

James Landry suffered a medical emergency while leaving the American Legion last Thursday.

Landry lost consciousness and fell hard, hitting his head, which caused a massive traumatic brain injury.

He was taken to Bridgeton hospital and immediately flown to Portland, Maine, where he is currently in critical condition

Valerie Wells organized a GoFundMe on his behalf.

"He is just one of those guys who would do anything to help others and want nothing in return," she wrote. "His family now needs help with medical bills and expenses relating to his treatment and recovery ahead."

Wells said Landry and his wife, Patty, a nurse, "have dedicated their entire lives to assisting strangers and everyday people survive and recover from life's adversities."

The fundraiser had generated $7,510 as of Tuesday afternoon.

"Whether Jim is running into a burning building to rescue any and all who need help or Patty is administering lifesaving assistance or just sitting bedside listening to a patient talk about their family it is time to help make a difference in their lives by giving whatever you can to help two of the most selfless people we as a society have been blessed to have with us in this life."

For more information and to donate, go to GoFundMe.