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DUXBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Members
Mission Statement
To promote and deliver life safety by providing efficient, professional, high quality, cost effective and timely protective services including fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, disaster response management, public safety education and code enforcement
Organizational Values
Teamwork
We, the department members, should respect and encourage each other to make our organization an exceptional service.
Focus on Customers
Our highest commitment is to those individuals who are in need of our services. We will strive to meet and exceed their expectations at all times.
Quality of Service
We will relentlessly pursue exceptional quality in providing our services.
Innovation and Creativity
We will strive to continuously pursue innovative and creative opportunities in change.
Uncompromising Ethical & Professional Behavior
We will continuously uphold the highest ethical and professional standards.
Firefighters
The Duxbury Fire Department consists of 31 professionals serving under the leadership of Chief Rob Reardon
Chief Officers
Rob Reardon
Chief of Department/Paramedic
Rob Reardon was appointed as a career firefighter on August 28, 2002. He went on to serve as Captain and Deputy Chief before being appointed Chief of Department on July 15, 2022. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Fire Science and Communications, and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program and the Chief Fire Officer Program through the Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Email: reardon@duxbury-ma.gov
Brian Monahan
Deputy Fire Chief/EMT
Brian Monahan was appointed a career firefighter on March 13, 2000. Having also served as Captain, he was promoted to Deputy Chief on July 15, 2022. Deputy Chief Monahan is also a member of the Plymouth County Fire Chiefs Association, Major Operations Support Team. Deputy Monahan holds an associate’s degree in Fire Science and a bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration. Deputy Chief Monahan is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program, and the University of Massachusetts Boston, Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management Chief Fire Officer Program.
Email: monahan@duxbury-ma.gov
Captain
PJ Hussey
Fire Captain/Paramedic
PJ Hussey was appointed a career firefighter on May 8, 1995. He was promoted to Captain on March 31, 2014. He is a Master Electrician, has a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science and also holds a Construction Supervisor License. He has received many Department of Fire Service Certifications, including Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor II and Fire Prevention Officer II. He recently received the Massachusetts Firefighter Service Award for 30 years as a dedicated career firefighter. Captain Hussey serves as the shift commander of Group 1.
Alex Merry
Fire Captain/Paramedic
Alex Merry was appointed a call firefighter on September 10, 2001, and a career firefighter on January 3, 2005. He was promoted to captain on July 26, 2019. He serves as the administrative captain, the department's training, and technical rescue coordinator. Captain Merry is also the director of the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team, and a member of FEMA USAR MATF-1.
Email: merry@duxbury-ma.gov
Jack Ahern
Fire Captain/Paramedic
Jack Ahern was appointed a call firefighter on October 6, 2009, and a career firefighter on August 15, 2011. He was promoted to captain on September 16, 2019. He serves as shift commander of shift 2 and the dive coordinator. Captain Ahern is a Rescue/Dive Specialist on the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team. He has also served our Country as a combat medic in the United States Army, 25th infantry division.
Doug Cunningham
Fire Captain/EMT
Doug Cunningham was appointed a call firefighter on September 10, 2001, and a career firefighter on January 27, 2003. He was promoted to captain on March 1, 2021. He serves as shift commander of shift 4.
Keith Nette
Fire Captain/Paramedic
Keith Nette was appointed a call firefighter on February 20, 2008, and a career firefighter on June 9, 2014. He was promoted to captain on July 15, 2022. He serves as shift commander of shift 3. Captain Nette is the department's communications coordinator and is member of the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team.
Career Firefighters
Kirsten Piper
Firefighter/Paramedic
Kirsten Piper was appointed a career firefighter on October 30, 2006. She was the first career female firefighter in Duxbury. She serves as the department's emergency medical services (EMS) manager, and the Infection control officer. She is also an instructor for CPR, ACLS, PALS, and Handtevy programs. She holds an associate’s degree in Fire Science. Additional certifications include: advanced open water diver, structural collapse technician, confined space technician trench technician, and fire inspector.
Email: piper@duxbury-ma.gov
Mike Cardoza
Firefighter/Paramedic
Mike Cardoza was appointed a career firefighter on February 1, 2010. He is assigned to shift 2. He is a member of the department's dive team and is a dive specialist on the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team.
Dennis Mikkola
Firefighter/Paramedic
Dennis Mikkola was appointed a call firefighter on September 10, 2008, and a career firefighter on July 19, 2010. He is assigned to shift 2.
Mike Gillis
Firefighter/Paramedic
Michael Gillis was appointed a call firefighter on June 15, 2004, and a career firefighter on September 6, 2011. He is assigned to shift 3. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science.
Jen Stratton
Firefighter/Paramedic
Jen Stratton was appointed a career firefighter on December 1, 2014. She is assigned to shift 1. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science. She is a member of the department's honor guard.
Matt Bryer
Firefighter/Paramedic
Matt Bryer was appointed a call firefighter on July 6, 2015, and a career firefighter on January 11, 2016. He is assigned to shift 2. He is a member of the Department's dive team. He is also a member of the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team.
Justin Stratton
Firefighter/Paramedic
Justin Stratton was appointed a call firefighter on July 31, 2012, and a career firefighter on July 10, 2017. He is assigned to shift 4. He is the coordinator for department's honor guard.
Kevin Heath
Firefighter/Paramedic
Kevin Heath was appointed as a career firefighter on April 16, 2019. He is assigned to shift 1. He is the Department's SCBA, PPE, equipment, and stations coordinator.
Steve Maccini
Firefighter/EMT
Steve Maccini was appointed as a career firefighter on May 14, 2019. He is assigned to shift 4 and serves as the department's mechanic and apparatus coordinator. He is a member of the department's dive team. He is also a member of the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team.
Pat Dwyer
Firefighter/Paramedic
Pat Dwyer was appointed as a career firefighter on July 15, 2019. He is assigned to shift 1. He is a member of the public education team.
Zach O'Sullivan
Firefighter/Paramedic
Zach O'Sullivan was appointed as a career firefighter on July 15, 2019. He is assigned to shift 4.
John Rota
Firefighter/Paramedic
John Rota was appointed as a career firefighter on January 2, 2020. He is assigned to shift 4. He is the department's public education team coordinator and social media coordinator. He is also a member of the public education team, the social media team, and the department's honor guard.
Sean Maiorano
Firefighter/EMT
Sean Maiorano was appointed as a career firefighter on December 1, 2020. He is assigned to shift 3.
Dan Dougherty
Firefighter/Paramedic
Dan Dougherty was appointed as a career firefighter on February 2, 2021. He is assigned to shift 1.
Brett Lowder
Firefighter/Paramedic
Brett Lowder was appointed as a career firefighter on February 2, 2021. He is assigned to shift 2. He is the department’s hazardous materials coordinator and a member of the public education team. He is also a member of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Hazardous Material Response Team.
Tom Brandt
Firefighter/Paramedic/PIO
Tom Brandt was appointed as a career firefighter on February 22, 2021. He is assigned to shift 3. He is the departments Public Information Officer (PIO). He is also a member of the public education team, the social media team, the Department's honor guard and the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team.
Matthew Demers
Firefighter/Paramedic
Matthew Demers was appointed as a career firefighter on September 13, 2021. He is assigned to shift 3. He is also a member of the Department's honor guard.
Jared Waters
Firefighter/Paramedic
Jared Waters was appointed as a career firefighter on July 25, 2022. He is assigned to shift 4. He is the department's EMS training coordinator. He is also a member of the department’s public education team.
Patrick O’Brien
Firefighter/Paramedic
Patrick O’Brien was appointed as a career firefighter on July 3, 2023. He is assigned to shift 2.
Will Kelso
Firefighter/Paramedic
Will Kelso was appointed as a call firefighter on July 2, 2018. He was appointed a career firefighter on July 2, 2025. He is assigned to shift 2.
Jake Warmington
Firefighter/Paramedic
Jake Warmington was appointed a career firefighter on July 28, 2025. He is assigned to shift 1.
Call Firefighters
Scott Hill
Call Firefighter/EMT
Scott Hill was appointed as a call firefighter on January 1, 2024
Jack Litchfield
Call Firefighter
Jack Litchfield was appointed as a call firefighter on November 18, 2024
Administration
Kerrie Iasi
Executive Assistant to the Chief
Kerrie Iasi was hired on July 1, 2019 and is the executive assistant to the fire chief.
Email: iasi@duxbury-ma.gov
Kerri Kenneally
Administrative Assistant
Kerri Kenneally was hired on March 6, 2023 and is the administrative assistant for the department.
Email: kkenneally@duxbury-ma.gov
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