Randolph Firefighters Local 1268

03/25/2026

Members of Randolph firefighters local 1268 attended the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts legislative night this week. It was good to see our friend Walter Timilty at the event.

01/27/2026

This is unacceptable. Our neighbor department who supports not only Avon but when needed mutual aid to Randolph have been working with out a contract for way to long. Please support Avon Firefighters IAFF Local 3857 in this fight for a fair contract.

As of today, Avon Firefighters Local 3857 is 575 days without a contract.
If we are ”setting the record straight” we might as well hear from both sides. Town of Avon 11/20/2025

Just because other unions have accepted agreements with the Town, that has nothing to do with our firefighters. All unions in Town have their own roles and responsibilities unique to their department. That is no different with our full-time department. We are trying to reduce the turnover in our department. To do that we need to be competitive with surrounding fire departments.

We do thank the Town and the residents for the recent increase in staffing. This increase was sorely needed for life safety reasons, not only for our firefighters, but for the citizens and visitors to our Town. As of now we have 4 shifts of 1 captain and 3 firefighters, but we are disappointed in the decision to drop to 1 captain and 2 firefighters per shift when there is a vacancy on a shift (vacation, sick, etc.). We believe this reduction is unsafe and creates a serious life-safety risk on every call we respond to.

Apparatus purchased by the Avon Fire Department are paid for through the department’s ambulance account. This account is used for large purchases such as fire engines, tower/ladder trucks, and ambulances. Purchases from this account must be approved at Town meeting and have no burden on the taxpayers of Avon.

We are unsure what the Town meant by “mandated advance training opportunities”. We train every shift. From firefighting tactics with apparatus and tools to keeping our EMS skills sharp by training on EMS protocols and procedures.

We have always bargained in good faith and have always bargained for the good of Avon. We will continue to do our jobs to the best of our abilities. Our door is always open for discussion.

Respectfully,
Avon Firefighters Local 3857

07/19/2025

In the wake of the deadliest fire in Massachusetts in 40 years, concern has grown over some fire department staffing levels.

06/08/2025

Today was Firefighter Memorial Sunday at Randolph Firefighters Local 1268. We would like to thank all those who attended and a special thank you to Lucky’s 777 Bar & Grill who provided breakfast for all those that attended. Please support those who support us and visit Lucky’s 777 Bar & Grill. Also support them this Tuesday 4-8 when they are having a fundraiser for Holbrook Firefighters IAFF Local 1452 retired member Eddie Baker who needs support right now after a recent diagnosis.

06/06/2025

Please take a moment and support Holbrook Firefighters IAFF Local 1452 and the fundraiser to support one of their own.

12/26/2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Avon fire department and the Powers family.

12/22/2024

Our thought and prayers are with Brockton Firefighters Local IAFF 144 with the line of duty death of brother Albanese.

Brockton Firefighters IAFF Local 144 deeply regrets to announc the Line of Duty Death (LODD) of Brother Jeffrey Albanese.

Brother Albanese suffered a cardiac arrest on December 9, 2024 while responding to an incident. Jeff was a 24 year veteran of the Brockton Fire Department and a Union Director representing Engine Company 4. He was also a member of the Honor Guard. He leaves behind a wife and two children.

Please keep Jeff and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Further information on services will follow.

11/29/2024

Local 1268 regrets to announce the passing of retired member Garrett Keane

View Garrett P. Keane's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

07/07/2024

*****Press Release*****

At approximately 4:30 am this morning 7/7/24 Mansfield Engine 33 was operating at a MVA on 495 Southbound just prior to exit 27 in Norton when the Engine was struck by a tractor trailer truck. No one was in the Engine at the time and there were no injuries from the secondary accident. The Engine has sustained significant damage to the front passenger's side of the vehicle.

The tractor trailer unit did not stop after the accident. The only description of the TT unit at this time is a TT unit with a white trailer with significant damage to the front drivers side of the Tractor portion. It anyone witnessed the accident or has any information on the TT unit please contact the Massachusetts State Police

Mansfield, MA Police Department
Town of Mansfield, MA
Mansfield Firefighters Local 1820
Massachusetts State Police

05/19/2024

Thank you to all our members for all you do day in and day out.

03/17/2024