It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Assistant Chief Chester (Chet) Haber. Chet began his time with the Berlin Fire Department in 1946 at roughly 18 years old. Alongside his brother Chief Ed Haber, they became a staple to the fire service of Berlin. Chet served as an active firefighter to the town for 50 years and continued his involvement for another 20 years thereafter. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday July 7, 2022, at 2109 hrs. the Town of Berlin Fire Departments (Companies 1,2,3,4) responded to 655 Christian Lane, Automated Material Handling for a fire in an exterior trash/recycling hopper. Car 33 arrived on scene with heavy fire in an outside hopper containing recyclables and trash. Fire crews quickly knocked down the fire and performed extensive overhaul due to the materials in ... (Full Story & Photos)

Here are some photos from the incidents that occurred on 6/25/2022. See previous release for information on each incident.

Photos of the car fire, structure fire and Taskforce response courtesy of Berlin Fire Department
Photos of the outside fire courtesy of East Berlin Fire Department.... (Full Story & Photos)

On June 25, 2022, the Town of Berlin Fire Departments responded to 5 incidents in the Town of Berlin.

At 1248 hrs., all four companies were dispatched to 2005 Berlin Turnpike, Mobile Gas Station for a reported car fire near the building. Upon arrival of Car 32, single vehicle fire next to the fuel pumps. Fire was extinguished and overhauled by the fire department. Minimal extension to the fuel ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today Tower 3 from Company 2 set up the American Flag for the Special Olympics Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run on Veterans Way in Berlin. The Berlin Police Department ran through Berlin carrying the torch which was received from Southington Police Department and handed off to New Britain Police Department.

Photos courtesy of Kensington Fire Department... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday May 5, 2022, one of St. Paul School's fifth grade students enjoyed a ride to school in a fire truck. Company 1 provided the student a ride to school in Rescue 1. This ride was donated to St. Paul School by the Town of Berlin Fire Departments to be actioned off during one of their fundraising events.

Photos credited to St. Paul School... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 10, members of the Manzi family presented the Berlin Fire Department with 2 LifePak 1000 AEDs. An AED can be used to attempt to restart a heart when a person suffers from a cardiac arrest event. These 2 units will be replacing older units and will be placed in service following training on them. This was made possible by a generous donation from The Joseph and Anthony Manzi Foundation. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 5, 2022 at 22:50hr Town of Berlin Fire Department Company 3 was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash in the area of 750 Berlin Turnpike. Dispatch notified responding units of a possible extrication. Car 68 arrived on scene confirming extrication and established Incident Command. Companies 1 & 2 were added to the assignment. 2 occupants were extricated from one vehicle. Life Star was called ... (Full Story & Photos)