The mission of the Town of Berlin Fire Department is to minimize loss of life, property and environment from fires, natrual disasters, life threatening situations and to assist other emergency agencies.
Our mission shall be accomplished through quality SERVICE which is reinforced through an ongoing commitment to our Core Values.
Types of Membership
Social
Must be a resident or work in the Town of Berlin
Social members participate in monthly meetings and committees that help govern the department. Social members do not respond to any calls
Cadets
Cadets may apply from age 16 and 17 years of age
Must live in the town of Berlin or be in the Berlin school system for no less than 6 months
Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (C-)
Probationary Firefighter
All new members will partake in a training course that takes about 10-12 classes to complete.
This class covers various topics including: Department Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines, Apparatus familiarization, water supply, ground ladders, and various other topics.
This not only familiarizes you with how we operate but it also allows you to prepare yourself for what firefighter 1 is all about.
Active Firefighter
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Active Members respond to fire/rescue calls
Active members participate in monthly meeting and committees that help govern the department.
Active members are expected to meet certain criteria:
Must pass a Town of Berlin Physical
Work in the town, live in the town. Out of town residents may receive approval from the membership
Complete all mandatory drills and training
Be a participating member of at least 1 committee
Attend the fire academy within 1 year of membership and achieve Firefighter I status
**All members regardless of membership class must remain in good standing as defined in the bylaws**
Benefits
Personal Satisfaction & Pride
Physical Exams
Length of Services Awards Program (Retirement Benefits)
Training & Education Opportunities
Uniforms & Protective Equipment Gear
Application Process
Applications can be obtained by clicking on the application request, at the fire stating or by printing from the link below:
If you are emailing the Application and Background Waiver, you must save the documents first before filling them out. They must be signed prior to submitting the application and background. Digital signatures are accepted.
Applications and Background Waiver can be filled out, printed, and signed. You can email them to join@berlinfd.com, or mail the application to the Fire Administrators office at:
Berlin Fire Department Administrator
27 Town Farm Lane
Berlin, CT 06037
After the Application and Background Waiver are received, a background check will be conducted then the application will be forwarded to one of the four departments. That department will follow their process for an interview.
The applicant will then be notified by the Fire Administrator's Office if he/she has been accepted into the department. Once accepted, the applicant must schedule a Town of Berlin medical examination and schedule a meeting with the Administrative Assistant to copmleteTown of Berlin paperwork. Once a medical examination and paperwork are completed, the applicant will then begin training with the Fire Company they are assigned to.
