Deputy Chief Dennis Randolph

Dennis Randolph currently serves the district as Deputy Chief. Prior to his appointment as DC in 2022, Dennis was the NLFPD's Battalion Chief for Red Shift. He started in New Lenox as a contracted firefighter in 2003, and was hired by the district in 2010. He served the district in varying roles, including Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant, Deputy Fire Marshal, and Battalion Chief. Dennis has been a member of the Fire Investigation Team, and oversees buildings, grounds, supplies and communications.  In addition, DC Randolph received his Chief Fire Officer designation through the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC). He is one of 1,750 in the country with this designation. 

Deputy Chief Brian Applegate

Brian Applegate currently serves the district as Deputy Chief. Prior to his appointment as DC in 2026, Brian was the NLFPD's Battalion Chief for Red Shift. He started in New Lenox as a contracted firefighter in 2009, and was hired by the district in 2014. He served the district in varying roles, including Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant, Department Training Officer, and Battalion Chief. Brian has been a member of the Fire Investigation Team, Hazmat Team, and Illinois Task Force 1.  In addition, DC Applegate received his Chief Fire Officer designation through the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC). He is one of 1,750 in the country with this designation.