Randolph Fire Department Promotes Michael J. Austrino to Chief of Operations

Michael Austrino was named the new Chief of Operations for the Randolph Fire Department. Austrino previously held the title of Fire Prevention Captain. (Photo Courtesy Randolph Fire Department)

RANDOLPH — Town Manager Brian P. Howard and Randolph Fire Chief Paul C. Frew are pleased to announce the promotion of Capt. Michael Austrino to Chief of Operations for the Randolph Fire Department.

Austrino steps into the Chief of Operations role with 16 years of experience with the Randolph Fire Department, including 12 years of supervisory and command duties. Austrino previously held the title of Fire Prevention Captain.

Austrino joined the Randolph Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic in 2010, was promoted to Lieutenant in 2014, and became a Fire Prevention Captain in 2018. Throughout his career, he has taken on leadership roles involving both training and on-scene emergency operations, serving as a Training Officer and an Incident Commander, providing leadership both on scene during complex firefighting operations and behind the scenes during department training and professional development sessions.

As Chief of Operations, Austrino will support Chief Frew in overseeing the department’s operational and administrative functions, while continuing to focus on training, personnel development, emergency preparedness and organizational effectiveness.

Austrino holds a master’s degree in Fire Executive Leadership and Public Administration, a bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration and an associate degree in Fire Science, all from Columbia Southern University. He has also earned Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fire Chief Accreditation and Fire Officer III Chief Officer credentials, among numerous other professional certifications.

“The Town of Randolph would like to congratulate Chief of Operations Austrino for his promotion to this new role,” said Town Manager Howard. “We would also like to thank him for his commitment to the Randolph Fire Department and the people of Randolph.”

“I am excited to see Chief of Operations Austrino fill this supervisory position,” said Chief Frew. “His experience, leadership and commitment to the Randolph Fire Department make him a great fit for Chief of Operations. I look forward to working with him as we strive to provide the highest level of fire safety and rescue services to the Randolph community.”

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