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1657 Berlin Turnpike
Berlin, CT 06037
Contact Information
About Us
The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department originated in 1943. It operated out of a two-car garage attached to a barn located at 1757 Wilbur Cross Highway. Its 15 members converted a 1941 Federal milk truck donated by Ferndale Dairy into our first fire apparatus. In 1945 the membership, using their own money, purchased a building lot at 1657 Wilbur Cross Highway. This money was later reimbursed through fundraisers. In late 1947, the new firehouse was completed and the membership moved in with a 1926 American LaFrance 500 gallon per minute pumper and a 1936 Ford brush fire truck. This remains our current location. The firehouse has undergone some changes since 1947. We have added a third bay allowing for a total of four apparatus to be housed. We have also added a second floor, which serves as a banquet hall with a full kitchen and a location for department meetings and training classes.
To this day we continue the proud dedicated tradition that our past members have started for us. We train weekly, with some members taking advantage of additional training through the state and national fire academy. As a member of task force 51 the Berlin fire department often times is requested to towns in our area to help to assist with whatever incident that may require additional resources.
Current Apparatus: Engine 8, Truck 9, Engine 10, Tac 11
Officers
| Chief Jonn Massirio |
Car 31 |
| Asst. Chief Rich Cop |
Car 32 |
| Captain Scott Escales |
Car 33 |
| Captain Mike Alicia |
Car 34 |
| Lieutenant Matt Sturgeon |
Car 35 |
| Lieutenant Kevin King |
Car 36 |
| Safety Officer Frank Papa |
Car 37 |
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