CAREER FIREFIGHTERS

Chief Kevin C. Robinson – Chief Robinson was appointed a call Firefighter on July 1, 1978, a career Firefighter on September 10, 1979, promoted to Deputy Fire Chief on February 25, 1985 appointed Lieutenant on July 1, 1994, and reinstated as Deputy Fire Chief on October 20, 2000.  He was appointed to the position of Fire Chief on February 24, 2003. The Chief has been an EMT since 1982, has an Associate degree from Massasoit Community College, a Bachelors degree from Salem State College in fire science. He has completed the Chief Fire Officer Program at Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and is the graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program at National Fire Academy.

Deputy Chief William Hocking - Appointed a career Firefighter on September 15, 1986. He was promoted to Lieutenant on September 25, 2000, was appointed to the position of temporary Fire Captain on June 11, 2002 and permanently appointed Captain effective April 30, 2003.  Deputy Chief Hocking has been an EMT since June 22, 2000. He also has completed the Chief Fire Officer Program at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Deputy Chief Hocking was promoted to Deputy Chief May 15, 2011.

Captain Louis J. Cipullo - Appointed a call Firefighter on September 22, 1980, a career Firefighter on September 15, 1986. Promoted to  Lieutenant in October 2000, and promoted to Captain on June 5, 2006.  Captain Cipullo is the department's fire alarm repair technician.  Captain Cipullo has been an EMT since 1988 and advanced to the Intermediate Level. He is a graduate of the Chief Fire Officer training program at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.   Captain Cipullo also serves as one of the department training officers.

Captain Shaun W Robinson - Appointed a career Firefighter on September 15, 1986. Promoted to Lieutenant on May 24, 1991 and promoted to Captain on January 9, 2006. Captain Robinson serves as the department dive master. Captain Robinson has been an EMT since May, 1993. He is enrolled in a fire science Associates program and is a graduate of the Chief Fire Officer training program at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.

Captain - Thomas Corbo - Captain Corbo was appointed a career Firefighter on July 11, 1994. He was promoted to Lieutenent on May 14, 2006 and to Captain on April 30, 2010. He has been EMT since August 4, 1995.  He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Fire Academy fire officer supervisory training program. 

Captain Anthony Boccuzzo - Captain Boccuzzo was appointed a call Firefighter in November of 1995 and appointed a career Firefighter on December 15, 1997.   Anthony became a Lieutenant on July 28, 2008 and promoted to Captain on May 16, 2011. He was a paramedic prior to his employment with the Marshfield Fire Department. He is a member of the Fire Department Dive Team.  Anthony is also a member of the Plymouth County Dive Team. He holds a Bachelors degree from Salem State College in fire science.  Captain Boccuzzo graduated from Chief Fire Officer Training school on December 1, 2008. 

Lieutenant Richard Connors - Appointed a Firefighter on February 8, 1988.   Promoted to Lieutenant on May 21, 1996. Lieutenant Connors has been an EMT since March 8, 1989.

Lieutenant Donald Dixon – Appointed a call Firefighter September 22, 1980, a career Firefighter on August 31, 1987 and promoted to Lieutenant on January 28, 2002. Lt. Dixon. Lieutenant Dixon has been an EMT,  Intermediate Level, since June 25, 1996. He has an Associates degree from Massasoit Community College in fire science.  Lt. Dixon has completed the Chief Fire Officer Program at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.

Lieutenant A. Edward Ochiltree - Appointed a call Firefighter September 26, 1977, career Firefighter on April 15, 1985. Appointed Lieutenant on June 9, 2002.   Lt. Ochiltree serves as one of the department's training officers.  Lieutenant Ochiltree has been an EMT since 1979, and advanced to the Intermediate Level in 1997.  He is enrolled in a fire science Associates program.  He is also a graduate of the Massachusetts Fire Academy, and has completed the Chief Fire Officer Program.

Lieutenant Pamela Palardy - Lieutenant Palardy was appointed a career Firefighter on November 29, 1996.  Lieutenant Palardy  has been a paramedic since January, 1992.  Lt. Palardy has her Associate's Degree in Fire Science from Quincy College.  She served as President of the Fire Fighters Union Local 2568.  She was promoted to Lieutenant effective February 13, 2008.  Pam attended Chief Fire Officer school and graduated on December 1, 2008.

Lieutenant Michael LaSelva -  Lieutenant LaSelva became a career firefighter on October 2, 2000 and promoted to Lieutenant on May 27, 2009.  Lt. LaSelva has been a paramedic since July 21, 2000. 

Lieutenant Richard S. Topham - On June 7, 2010 Richard Topham was appointed Lieutenant.  He became a career Firefighter on July 21, 2003.  He is a graduate of Massachusetts Firefighter Academy and is certified as a Firefighter 1/II by the Fire Training Council. Lt. Topham completed Incident Command Systems 300 and received his Master of Science in Emergency Management in June 2009, both from Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Lieutenent Craig Robinson - Appointed a call firefighter February 2004, a career firefighter on April 2006 and promoted to  Lieutenant on July 11, 2011. He is a paramedic and has received an Associate in Science from Massasoit Community College and is currently enrolled in Anna Maria College.  Lt. Robinson is one of our Student Awareness Fire Education (SAFE) instructors. 

Lieutenant Joseph Kalinowski - Lt. Kalinowski was appointed a career firefighter on June 1, 1998 and promoted to Lieutenant July 28, 2011.  Lt. Kalinowksi has been a parmedic since February, 1998.  He is a member of the Dive Team and is a Hazardous Material Technician.

Firefighter EMT-I Arthur Ayre III - Firefighter Ayre was appointed a call Firefighter on September 24, 1977 and appointed a career Firefighter on November 14, 1983. Firefighter Ayre is an EMT and advanced to intermediate level in July, 1995

Firefighter EMT Thomas Hickie - Firefighter Hickie was appointed a career Firefighter on July 11, 1994. Firefighter Hickie has been an EMT since August of 1995.  Tom is a member of the Fire Department Dive Team.  He received a bachelor's degree of science from the College of Maagement at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Firefighter EMT-I William C. Taylor - Firefighter Taylor was appointed to the Marshfield Fire Department as a career Firefighter on September 15, 1986. Firefighter Taylor has been an advanced EMT since July 21, 1995.  Firefighter Taylor has an Associates degree in fire science and was awarded his degree on June 6, 1989.

Firefighter EMT-I G. James Hensley - Firefighter Hensley was appointed a career Firefighter on December 19, 1994. Firefighter Hensley has been an EMT since May 4, 1994, and advanced to intermediate level on May 12, 2000.

Firefighter EMT-P Gary Somero - Firefighter Somero was appointed a career Firefighter on May 15, 2000 as part of our transition to operating an ALS ambulance service. Firefighter Somero is assigned to Station 3 Group 4 and is a paramedic. He serves as one of our Student Awareness Fire Education instructors.   Gary is Co-chairman of MDA, as well as a CPR Instructor.  He is one of our Student Awareness Fire Education (SAFE) instructors. He was appointed to the positon of communication assistant effective October 1, 2008.

Firefighter EMT-P Gary Richard - Firefighter Richard was appointed a career Firefighter on May 15, 2000 as part of our transition to operating an ALS ambulance service.  He is enrolled in a fire science Associates degree program. He was certified as a Firefighter 1/11 by the Fire Training Council.  

Firefighter EMT-P Gregg Hall - Firefighter Hall was appointed a career Firefighter on May 15, 2000 as part of our transition to operating an ALS ambulance service.  Firefighter Hall is a paramedic. Greg has received an Associate's Degree from Massasoit Community College.  Gregg is one of the department's EMS Coordinator.

Firefighter EMT-P Robert Whitman - Firefighter/Paramedic Whitman was appointed a career Firefighter on May 15, 2000 as part of our transition to operating an ALS ambulance service.  He was certified as a Firefighter 1/11 by the Fire Training Council.

Firefighter EMT Edward Shanley  Firefighter Shanley was appointed a career Firefighter on February 2, 1987. Firefighter Shanley is an EMT.   Firefighter Shanley is a member of the Fire Department Dive Team.  Edward has an Associate's Degree from Massasoit Community College in Fire Science.

Firefighter EMT-P Daniel Driscoll - Firefighter Driscoll was appointed a career Firefighter on March 29, 1999. Firefighter Driscoll is a paramedic.

Firefighter EMT-I William Chiano - Firefighter Chiano was appointed a career Firefighter on July 11, 1994. Firefighter Chiano has been an EMT since June 24, 1993 and advanced to intermediate level in July, 1999. He is one of our Student Awareness Fire Education (SAFE) instructors and serves as an MDA co- chairman.

Firefighter EMT-P Enda “Gerry” Holland - Firefighter Holland was appointed a career Firefighter on January 29, 2001. Firefighter Holland has been a paramedic since August,2000.

Firefighter EMT-P Tobin Williams - Firefighter Williams was appointed a career Firefighter on February 12, 1996. Firefighter Williams has been a paramedic since December, 1994.  Firefighter Williams received his Associates Degree from Massasoit Community College in Fire Science Technology in May 2010.

Firefighter EMT Herbert (Bert) Koelsch - Firefighter Koelsch was appointed a career Firefighter on September 15, 1986. Firefighter Koelsch has been an EMT since October 9, 1997.  He serves on the fire investigation team.  Bert attended Babson College and has a Bachelor of Science Degree.

Firefighter EMT-P Eric Morgan - Firefighter Morgan was appointed a career Firefighter on April 30, 2001. Firefighter Morgan is a paramedic. He is a graduate of Massachusetts Firefighter Academy recruit class # 145, and is certified as a Firefighter 1/11 by the Fire Training Council. Eric presently serves as Union Vice President, Local 2568.  Eric is also one of the department's EMS Coordinator and is also a member of the dive team.

Firefighter EMT-P Ronald Allard  - Firefighter Allard was appointed a career Firefighter on August 1, 2001. Firefighter Allard has been a paramedic since his date of hire.  He is graduate of Massachusetts Firefighter Academy recruit and is certified as a Firefighter 1/11 by the Fire Training Council.

Firefighter EMT-P Kurt Lincoln - Firefighter Lincoln was appointed a career Firefighter on August 12, 2002. Firefighter Lincoln is a paramedic. He is graduate of Massachusetts Firefighter Academy recruit class # 153, and is certified as a Firefighter 1/II by the Fire Training Council.

Firefighter EMT-P Kerrie A Carver - Firefighter Carver was appointed a career Firefighter on May 5, 2003.  She is a paramedic.  She is a graduate of Massachusetts Firefighter Academy recruit class #159 and is certified as a Firefighter 1/II by the Fire Training Council.  Kerrie has an associates degree in science from Massasoit Community College.

Firefighter EMT-P Richard Pineo - Firefighter Pineo began his career with the Marshfield Fire Department as a Call Firefighter.  Effective June 7, 2004, Richard became a permanent Firefighter.  He graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, class #164 and is an EMT-Paramedic.

Firefighter EMT-P Daniel Isenor  - Firefighter Isenor joined the Marshfield Fire Department on February 14, 2005.  He attended Bridgewater State College, and is currently enrolled at Bristol Community College. Daniel is an experienced Paramedic, and came to us from the private sector.  He has successfully completed recruit training at the Fire Academy.  Dan currently is the member-at large for Local 2568, Firefighters Union.  Firefighter Isenor is one of the department's EMS Coordinator.

Firefighter EMT-P Peter T. Degnan -Peter became a Marshfield Firefighter on April 19, 2005, and was previously employed in the private ambulance service.  He completed Paramedic training and has graduated from the Mass Firefighting Academy's recruit training program.  Peter serves as union secretary for Local 2568.  He became a member of the dive team in June 2010. Peter is one of our Student Awareness Fire Education (SAFE) instructors.

Firefighter EMT-P Kevin A. Yeaton - Kevin was appointed as a career Firefighter on April 19, 2005. He is an experienced paramedic and attended Mass Bay Community College, as well as Dean College.  He has successfully completed recruit training at the Fire Academy in Stow, MA.

Firefighter EMT-P Nathaniel Powell - Nathaniel joined the Marshfield Fire Department on 10/3/05, and started his training program under the direction of the Training Officers.  Nathaniel is following in his Grandfather's and Father's footsteps.  Nate has completed his Paramedic Training.   Nathaniel graduated from the Mass Fire Academy in Stow, MA. and has received his bachelor of business administration degree from the University of MA.

Firefighter EMT William Shields  William was appointed a career firefighter April 3, 2006.  He was previously a Call Firefighter. William has graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Fighting Academy.   On September 18, 2006  he completed his paramedic training.

Firefighter EMT-P Sharon Leone  Sharon was hired July 26, 2006.  Sharon is a paramedic and has 911 experience in both a fire department ambulance system and a private company.  Sharon will receive indoctrination training under the direction of the department training officers, EMS Coordinator, and shift commander beginning with the EMS role.  Sharon is a graduate of the Fire Academy and was a former Cohasset Firefighter.  Sharon is also one of the department's EMS Coordinator.

Firefighter EMT-P John Bandzul  John joined the Marshfield Fire Department effective September 18, 2006.  Firefighter Bandzul has completed his training at the Mass Fire Fighting Academy. 

Firefighter EMT-P Michael Caggiano  Michael was hired effective September 18, 2006.  Michael has completed his training at the Massachusetts Fire Academy.  Michael formerly worked as a Firefighter in Ware, MA.

Firefighter EMT-P Dana Unangst - Dana was a Call Firefighter was hired as a permanent Firefighter effective January 8, 2007.  He graduated from the the Massachusetts Fire Academy on March 30, 2007.   Dana has completed his Paramedic training.  Dana is presently union treasurer for Local 2568.

Firefighter EMT P - Matthew Cohen  - Matthew was hired on July 9, 2007.  Formerly with Fallon Ambulance Service, he received his Paramedic Certificate  in 2006.  He attended the Fire Fighting Academy in Stow, MA. for the12 week recruit program.   Matthew is presently union president of Local 2568.

Firefighter EMT P Todd LaPorte  Todd was among the 4 new recruits hired by the Marshfield Fire Department on July 9, 2007.  He completed Paramedic School and MA Fire Fighting Academy. 

Firefighter EMT-P Nicholas Lyons  Nick was hired as a permanent Firefighter on July 9, 2007.  He was a Call Firefighter for the Marshfield Fire Department from August of '04 until his hire date.  Formerly Nick was with American Medical Response.  Nick attended Paramedic School and received his certificate May 08. 

Firefighter EMT P Patrick Daley  Patrick was a Call Firefighter and became a permanent Firefighter effective January 28. 2008.  Patrick was previously employed by Fallon Ambulance Service.  Patrick  attended the Massachusetts Fire Fighting Academy in Stow, MA.  Patrick graduated from the Fire Academy on December 18, 2008.

Firefighter EMT-Paramedic David Lagerblade  David joined the Marshfield Fire Department on August 4, 2008.  Previously, David worked for the Mass State Police Department as a dispatcher and at the same time worked as a Paramedic in Carver.  He also worked as an EMT for Fallon Ambulance Service.  He attended the Fire Fighting Academy on September 29, 2008 and graduated from the Fire Academy on December 18, 2008.

Firefighter EMT-Paramedic Patrick Smith  Patrick was a call firefighter and became a permanent Firefighter effective July 19, 2010.  He is a graduate of Massachusetts Firefighter Academy recruit class #186 and is certified as a Firefighter 1/11 by the Fire Training Council.  He received his Bachelor's of Science in Fire Science Technology from Anna Maria College in September 2008. He is one of our Student Awareness Fire Education (SAFE) instructors.

Firefighter EMT-Paramedic Grover J. Hensley,Jr.  JJ was a call firefighter and became a permanent Firefighter effective July 19, 2010.  He is a graduate of Massachusetts Firefighter Academy recruit class #184 and is certified as a Firefighter 1/11 by the Fire Training Council.  Following in his father's footsteps, he is the son of Firefighter Grover J. Hensley.

Firefighter EMT- Paramedic Michael Marshall - Appointed a career firefighter on July 8, 2011.  Received his Bachelor's Degree from University of Massachusetts graduating May 2009.  Following in his father's footsteps he is the son of Wayne Marshall who retired from the department in June 2008.

Firefighter EMT- Paramedic Ryan Henry - Appointed on July 18, 2011. 

Retirees

Captain Gerard Cashman - Appointed a career Firefighter on November 4, 1974. He was promoted to Lieutenant on February, 1988 and  promoted to the position of Fire Captain on May 9, 1991 and serves as the Shift Commander on Group 1. Captain Cashman is a rescue diver and is a member of the Massachusetts Hazardous Material Response Team. Captain Cashman has been an EMT since December, 1996. He also has completed the Chief Fire Officer Program at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.  Captain Cashman retired from the Marshfield Fire Department on December 16, 2005.

Captain Albert Carpenter – Appointed a career Firefighter on December 17, 1973. He was promoted to Lieutenant in May of 1975 and was promoted to the position of Fire Captain on May 19, 1990 and serves as the Shift Commander on Group 2. Captain Carpenter has been an EMT since February 22,2001. He holds an Associates degree in
fire science and has completed the Chief Fire Officer Program at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.  Captain Carpenter serves as one of our Student Awareness Fire Educations Instructors.

Firefighter EMT-P Edward Giannetti - Firefighter Giannetti was appointed a career Firefighter in July, 1977. Firefighter Giannetti is assigned to Station 3 Group 4 and has advanced from EMT to EMT- paramedic on April 28, 1999. He is an EMS Coordinator/Infection Control Assistant and is a member of the Fire Department Dive Team.  Ed retired from the Marshfield Fire Department on January 31, 2006.

Firefighter EMT Mark W. Melvin - Firefighter Melvin was appointed a provisional Firefighter on October 9, 1972 and appointed a career Firefighter on July 11, 1977. Firefighter Melvin is assigned to Station 3 Group 4 is an EMT and serves on the fire investigation team.

Firefighter EMT Robert Neary - Firefighter Neary was appointed a career Firefighter on January 14, 1980. Firefighter Neary is assigned to Station 3 Group 2 has been an EMT since July, 1993.  Firefighter Neary  retired December 30, 2004

Firefighter James E. Johnson - Appointed a provisional Firefighter July 1974 and appointed a career Firefighter on July 11, 1977. Firefighter Johnson is assigned to Station 3 Group 2.  Jim retired from the Department January 12, 2004.

Firefighter EMT John Templeton - Firefighter Templeton started his career as a Firefighter on July 11, 1974. Firefighter Templeton is assigned to Station 3 Group 3 and is an EMT. John has an Associates degree from Massasoit Community College. Firefighter Templeton retired effective April 30, 2005.

Firefighter EMT Paul Chiano Sr. - Firefighter Chiano was appointed a career Firefighter on July 1, 1974.   Firefighter Chiano is assigned to Station 1 Group 2 and has been an EMT since June, 1993.  Paul retired July 8, 2006.

Firefighter EMT-I Clifton Woodard - Firefighter Woodard was appointed as a provisional Firefighter in July 17, 1972, a call Firefighter on September 26, 1977 and he was permanently appointed on November 21, 1982. Firefighter Woodard is assigned to Station 1 Group 1 and is an EMT-Intermediate.  Firefighter Woodard retired effective July 5, 2006.

Firefighter EMT John Simeone - Firefighter Simeone was appointed a career Firefighter on July 1, 1974.  Firefighter Simeone is assigned to Station 3 Group 2 has been an EMT since October 9. 1997.  John retired on June 29, 2006

Firefighter Roy Arena - Appointed a provisional Firefighter September 1973, a call Firefighter September 25, 1977 and appointed a career Firefighter on January 14, 1980. Firefighter Arena is assigned to Station 3 Group 1 and is a member of the Fire Department Dive Team.  Firefighter Arena's last day was June 27, 2006.

Firefighter EMT-I Kenneth Melvoen - Firefighter Melvoen was appointed a career Firefighter on Jan 10, 1977. Firefighter Melvoen is assigned to Station 3 Group 4, and is an EMT Intermediate.   Ken has received his Associates degree from Massasoit Community College.  Ken retired on January 10, 2007.

Firefighter -Stephen P. Kent  - Firefighter Kent was appointed to the Marshfield Fire Department July 11, 1977.  He was assigned to Station 3.  His retirement became effective on June 28, 2007.  Firefighter Kent retired June 29, 2007.

Lieutenant Robert Donahue - Appointed a career Firefighter on December 24, 1974. Promoted to Lieutenant on May 2, 1998. Lt. Donahue is assigned to Station 1 Group 3, and serves on Marshfield's fire investigation team. Lieutenant Donahue has been an EMT since December, 1996.  Lt. Donahue retired on February 29, 2008.

Lieutenant Wayne N. Marshall - Appointed a provisional Firefighter in 1973, call Firefighter on September 26, 1977 and a career Firefighter in November 14, 1983. Promoted to Lieutenant on July 1, 1994.  Lt. Marshall was assigned to Station 1, group 1 and served as one of the fire investigators. Lieutenant Marshall has been an EMT since May,1993.  Lieutenant Marshall retired June 28, 2008.

Lieutenant Brian P. Holmes -  Lt Holmes retired on December 12, 2008.  Lt. Holmes has been a member of the Fire Department since July of 1977.  He was among a group of twenty-two who received their permanent appointment on that date.  He has served as a Lieutenant since February, 1988 and served as temporary Captain in 1990.

Firefighter EMT Kevin H. Powell. -  Firefighter Powell retired effective 7/30. 2009.  Firefighter Powell was appointed a career Firefighter on July 11, 1977. Firefighter Powell was assigned to Station 1 Group 1 and has been an EMT since May, 1991.

Captain George P Kirk – Appointed a career Firefighter on July 1, 1974.  He was promoted to Lieutenant on July 9, 1979 and promoted to the position of Fire Captain on February 22, 1988 and serves as the Shift Commander on Group 4.  Captain Kirk is a member of Fire Investigation team. Captain Kirk is an EMT and has an Associates degree from Massasoit Community College in fire science. He is a graduate of the Chief Fire Officer Program at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Captain Kirk retired from the Fire Department on January 19, 2010.

Deputy Chief Jack D. Beagle – Deputy Beagle was appointed a career Firefighter on July 11, 1977. Promoted to Fire Lieutenant on November 19, 1982 and promoted to Fire Captain on February 22, 1988 and appointed Deputy Fire Chief on May 27, 2002. Deputy Beagle serves as our Fire Prevention Officer and Fire Investigation team leader. The Deputy has been an EMT since September 16, 1994. Jack has attained an Associates degree in Fire Science Associate program from Massasoit Community College and is a graduate of the the Chief Fire Officer training program at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.  Jack is a CPR and First Aid Instructor.  He is also a certified State EMT Examiner.  Deputy Beagle retired from the fire department on May 31, 2011.

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