Michael McCarthy
Abington,MA
Summary
Accomplished fire service executive with nearly 30 years of progressive leadership experience in municipal fire and emergency medical services. Proven record of operational leadership, incident command, firefighter development, emergency preparedness, training administration, facilities management, and organizational support. Currently serving as Deputy Chief for the Randolph Fire Department, providing executive-level leadership for emergency operations, personnel management, officer development, training programs, and strategic departmental initiatives. Experienced in labor-management collaboration, collective bargaining support, capital improvement planning, apparatus replacement strategies, and long-range resource management within a municipal fire service environment. Recognized for fostering operational excellence, strengthening workforce capabilities, and ensuring the safe delivery of emergency services to the community.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Fire Chief
Randolph Fire Department
08.2019 - Current
- Respond, assess, develop and implement an Incident Action Plan (IAP) to protect the responding members of the Randolph Fire Department as well as mutual aid companies to the fire and monitor all emergency medical responses of all levels within the town.
- Provide Fire and Emergency Medical Services to the residents of the Town of Randolph
- Training Officer / Present select training courses for Randolph Fire Department members and mentor new firefighters assigned and working overtime on my assigned group daily
- Manage Fire Company Officers and Firefighters assigned to group in daily operational assignments and specified emergency response calls
- Maintain and repair all maintenance supplies and budget regarding Central Station and the North Randolph Fire Station
- Provide assistance to the Chief of Department and Chief of Operations with daily project objectives to meet the need of the Randolph Fire Department
- Led emergency response teams during critical incidents to ensure public safety and effective resource allocation.
- Coordinated training programs for new recruits, enhancing operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
Fire Captain
Randolph Fire Department
06.2014 - 08.2019
- Respond, assess, assist in the development and implementation of an Incident Action Plan (IAP) to protect the responding members to fire and emergency medical responses of all levels
- Provide Fire and Emergency Medical Services in the Town of Randolph
- Training Officer / Present select training courses for Randolph Fire Department members and mentor new firefighters assigned and working overtime on my group daily
- Manage Fire Lieutenant and all firefighters assigned to group in daily operational assignments and specified emergency response calls
- Maintain and repair all maintenance supplies and budget regarding Central Station and the North Randolph Fire Station
Fire Lieutenant
Randolph Fire Department
09.2009 - 06.2014
- Responded, assessed, developed and implemented an Incident Action Plan (IAP) to protect the responding members to fire and emergency medical responses of all levels
- Managed the assigned Engine crew personnel and firehouse day to day duties
Firefighter
Randolph Fire Department
11.1996 - 09.2009
- Provided emergency medical care by assessing patient conditions, administering life-saving pre-hospital treatments, and accurately documenting patient histories to support continuity of care.
- Responded to fire emergencies by performing fire suppression activities, operating firefighting equipment, ventilating structures, and executing rescue operations in hazardous environments, including structure fires and motor vehicle accidents.
- Maintained operational readiness through routine inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency response equipment, vehicles, and station facilities while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Education
Massasoit Community College
05-1998
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
05-1990
Skills
- Fire Department Administration
- Emergency Incident Command
- Strategic Planning
- Personnel Leadership & Development
- EMS Operations Oversight
- Budget & Resource Management
- Facility & Asset Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Mutual Aid Coordination
- Public Safety Leadership
- Risk Management
- Community Service Delivery
- Capital Improvement Planning
- Apparatus & Fleet Management
- Strategic Resource Allocation
- Change Management
Certification
- NIMS level 100, 200, 700
- Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
- Firefighter I Firefighter II EMT-B Fire Instructor I Fire Officer I Fire Officer II
- MA Department of Public Safety Construction Supervisor License. September, 1999- Present
Timeline
Deputy Fire Chief
Randolph Fire Department
08.2019 - Current
Fire Captain
Randolph Fire Department
06.2014 - 08.2019
Fire Lieutenant
Randolph Fire Department
09.2009 - 06.2014
Firefighter
Randolph Fire Department
11.1996 - 09.2009
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
Massasoit Community College