Captain Alfred Robichaud joined the Acushnet Fire / Rescue Department as a call member in 1974.  He was hired as a fulltime firefighter in 1988.  Firefighter Robichaud is certified in Hazardous Materials to the Operations Level as well as certified to lead the department through Critical Incident Stress Management issues.  As a former police officer, Captain Robichaud has received training in--and plays a lead role in conducting--fire investigations for the department.  He has participated in numerous training activities sponsored by the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.  Capt. Robichaud is the President of the Acushnet Permanent Firefighters Association (Local 3281) and is currently pursuing his Bachelors Degree in Fire Science.

In May 2007, Alfred Robichaud was promoted to the rank of Captain following a competitive civil service promotional examination.  His new responsibilities include acting as the department's "Safety Officer" at incidents and training evolutions as well as safety related administrative duties.