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Capree Disharoom, Principal Clerk to the Fire Department
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Randolph Fire Department in the 2010 Night Before the 4th Parade
Fire Department Congratulates Police Chief Paul Porter and Sgt. William Pace
Randolph Fire Chief Charles D. Foley Jr. and the Members of the Randolph Fire Department extend sincere congratulations to Randolph Police Sergeant William F. Pace on his appointment as Chief of Police effective July 2, 2010.
We would also offer retiring Police Chief Paul Porter our best wishes for a long and healthy retirement and thank him for his cooperation, assistance, and unwavering support of the Randolph Fire Department during his 35+ years as a Member of the Randolph Police Department.
Chief Charles D. Foley, Jr.
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For Immediate Release: March 3, 2010
Contact: Charles D. Foley Jr.
CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT
Fire Prevention Board Revises Smoke Alarm Regulations
State Fire Marshall Stephen D. Coan and Randolph Fire Department Fire Chief Charles D. Foley Jr. want to alert the public that if you are selling your home after April 5, 2010, there are changes in the state smoke alarm regulations for homes with five or less units.
Chief Foley said, “ The regulation will require that only photoelectric smoke detectors be installed within 20 feet of a kitchen or bath containing a shower, in order to reduce nuisance alarms from cooking smoke or steam that lead people to disable there smoke alarms. Areas located beyond the 20 foot area will be required to contain dual detection, both photoelectric and ionization, using either a single detector or two separate ones.”
Use of Technology to Provide Earliest Warning of Fire
Smoke alarms use two main technologies: photoelectric and ionization. Photoelectric smoke alarms are more effective in detecting slow moving of smoldering fire situations whereas ionization detectors are slightly more effective in detecting fast moving fires. Coan said, “This change, requiring the use of dual detection technology, provides the best level of public safety by reducing nuisance alarms that lead people to disable their smoke alarms and by providing the earliest possible warning of a fire and therefore time to escape to safety.”
Enforcement on Sale or Transfer
The enforcement of the regulation will continue to take place when the residence is sold or transferred. Homeowners selling their homes after April 5, 2010 will have to meet these new requirements.
Working Smoke Alarms Double Chances of Surviving a Fire
We must continue to update our fire prevention code to keep pace with evolving technology, knowledge of human behavior, and scientific research, “ said Foley, “I want to stress that working smoke alarms greatly increase your chances of surviving a fire.”
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Since March 2006, all homes have been required to install carbon monoxide alarms on each habitable level in addition to smoke detectors.
For more information about smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, contact the Randolph Fire Department Fire Prevention Office at 781-961-0991 Ext 15, or the Department of Fire Service’s website at www.mas.gov/dfs then click on “Division of Fire Safety”. To help guide homeowners and realtors understand the requirements a new brochure A guide to the Massachusetts Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Requirements When Selling a One- or Two- Family Residence has been published and is also available on the department of Fire Services Website.
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The Randolph Fire Department has recently completed SAFE training for our students in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades within the Randolph Public schools. This program teaches fire safety to children and includes a simulated house which is brought to the school. Any questions regarding this program maybe directed to Lt. Michael Rennie
Watch RCTV'S Wandering Randolph with Ken Simmons "New Randolph Fire Engine 4"
And just added watch the RCTV's Wandering Randolph featuring the Randolph Fire Ambulance !
Randolph Central Fire Station has been recognized as a Cell phone for soldiers drop off site See the Link for more information
Updated June 2nd 2007
Nicoles Law - Is a new law requiring Carbon Monoxide detectors in homes which have fossil-fuel burning equipment or enclosed parking spaces. See the Nicoles Law link for more information.
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