Chief Angela Lawless

Your Fire Chief since february 2023

Chief Lawless began her career in the fire service as a call firefighter and EMT-B for Holliston Massachusetts in 2003.  Chief Lawless worked on an Engine in Holliston as well as on the ambulance.  Chief Lawless is very thankful of the time spent on Holliston, she attended the Call/Volunteer Academy training and during her time on the department gained invaluable experience that helped her achieve her dream of being a career firefighter. 

Chief Lawless was hired by Maynard in September of 2012.  Attended the Recruit Firefighter program in Stow as well as going to every learning opportunity in many aspects of the fire service.  Lawless became the department’s EMS coordinator during her probationary period in Maynard.  Consistent training, gaining experience, and studying led to promotion to Captain in 2018.

Chief Lawless has a diverse education history;  bachelor’s degree in business administration, an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, a Bachelor in Science in Fire Science, and a Master’s in Public Administration.  Lawless recently graduated from the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. Lawless is a credentialed Fire Chief for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as many certifications in both local and national fire service-related programs.  Chief Lawless is the Town of Maynard Emergency Management Director and serves as the EMS Coordinator for the department.  

Chief Lawless has been married to her husband Stephen Lawless since 2006.  They have a son Caleb and two daughters, Tyler and Tully.  Chief Lawless is very proud of her family and how they have supported her career over the years. 

Contact chief Lawless:

(978) 897-1016

alawless@townofmaynard.net