Randolph Fire

05/17/2026

In recognition of National EMS Week, May 17-23, we would like to take a moment to thank all of our Firefighters EMT’s and EMT Paramedics for their service! Your continued dedication to the Fire and EMS service serving the residents of Randolph and our Mutual Aid Communities does not go unnoticed! Keep up the great work!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all those who give so much each and every day, your love and care do not go unnoticed. Also a special thank you those Mother’s that are no longer with us, we are forever grateful!

04/22/2026

We are thankful every day—and especially today, on Administrative Professional’s Day—for our outstanding Administrative Assistant, Capree.

On a continual basis, she goes above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly at the Randolph Fire Department. Her hard work and dedication never go unnoticed.

Thank you, Capree, for all that you do!

04/10/2026

Members of Randolph Fire Department Group 4 made an aggressive interior attack, quickly extinguishing a house fire shortly after 6 pm. Residents were all evacuated safely upon arrival, and there were no injuries. Thank you to Randolph Police and all of our mutual aid communities Avon, Braintree, Canton, Holbrook, Milton, Stoughton and Weymouth for your assistance at the scene and covering the stations.

RANDOLPH — Randolph Fire Chief of Operations Paul Frew reports that the Randolph Fire Department responded to and battled a serious house fire on Thursday…

04/07/2026

We would like to wish good luck to those members taking the promotional exam for Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain this morning !

04/03/2026

In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, we take time this month to reflect on the strong relationships we've built with incredible community partners like Boston Higashi School and May Institute. Working alongside them each day reminds us how important compassion, understanding, and collaboration are in serving every member of our community.

We also want to personally thank the members of our department who go above and beyond-whether supporting these organizations professionally or navigating autism in their own families. Your dedication, patience, and empathy do not go unnoticed. You bring a level of care to this job that truly makes a difference.

This month, and every day, we stand committed to learning more, supporting one another, and continuing to build a safer, more inclusive community for all.

03/24/2026

This Morning, Randolph Fire Departments 5 new probationary firefighters, (L-R) Emmanuel Manoli, Michael Fahey, Peter McDonough, Torri Pinto, Ricardo Calixte began their 10 week Recruit Firefighter Training Program at the T. Dustin Alward Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow, Mass. We wish them well and look forward to having them return. Upon graduation, they’ll be assigned to a group and begin their career in the fire service to the Town of Randolph.

03/21/2026

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Randolph firefighters battled a fire in an attached garage that spread to the home and a vehicle on Friday night. (Photo Courtesy Dave Stewart/MassFirePics) RANDOLPH…

03/17/2026

RANDOLPH, Mass. — The Randolph Fire Department announces the retirement of Chief Ronald Cassford, concluding 33 years of dedicated service to the Town of Randolph.
Chief Cassford officially retired on Friday, Feb. 27, and will remain with the department on a part-time basis as Fire Chief Emeritus during the search for a permanent successor and transition period.
Chief Cassford began his career with the Randolph Fire Department in 1993. Over the next three decades he rose steadily through the ranks, being promoted to lieutenant in 2002, captain in 2005, deputy chief in 2010 and chief of operations in 2016. He was appointed Fire Chief on March 14, 2022, by Town Manager Brian Howard and unanimously confirmed by the Randolph Town Council.
Throughout his career, Chief Cassford prioritized securing outside funding to support the department’s operational and capital needs. Building on earlier efforts that secured nearly $2 million in federal and state funding, he ultimately helped bring more than $4.5 million in competitive grant funding to the department. These funds supported apparatus purchases, personal protective equipment upgrades, self-contained breathing apparatus replacements, technology improvements and firefighter staffing.
Chief Cassford also led the modernization of the department’s technology infrastructure. Drawing on his background in electronic engineering and network systems, he implemented upgrades that improved reporting, communications, incident tracking, training coordination and administrative operations. These improvements helped position the department to meet modern emergency response demands and federal compliance standards, including integration with the National Incident Management System.
Working closely with town leadership, Chief Cassford also played a key role in long-term capital planning for the department. His efforts helped ensure the maintenance of reliable frontline and reserve apparatus, the acquisition of updated lifesaving equipment and sustainable operational planning. During his tenure, the department reached the highest staffing level in its history while continuing to meet increasing call volumes.
“Chief Cassford’s 33 years of service to Randolph represent a remarkable career defined by leadership, innovation and dedication to public safety,” said Town Manager Howard. “His work to modernize the department, secure critical grant funding and strengthen staffing has positioned the Randolph Fire Department for long-term success. On behalf of the Town, I thank Chief Cassford for his commitment to our community and wish him the very best in his well-deserved retirement.”
“Serving the Town of Randolph for the past 33 years has been an honor.” said Chief Cassford. “I am deeply proud of the men and women of this department and the progress we have made together — strengthening staffing, modernizing our technology and securing the resources necessary to protect our community. I am grateful to the firefighters and residents of Randolph, the Town Manager, the Town Council, and most importantly my family for their trust and support over the years.”
Chief Cassford will continue to support the department during the transition period while the Town conducts a search for the next Fire Chief.