On Saturday, January 7, 2023, the BVFD held the annual holiday/awards dinner. This also marked the beginning of our 80th anniversary year.

The following awards were presented.

5 years of service - Frank Papa
35 years of service - Rich Cop
40 years of service - Bob Brown
Firefighter of the Year - Chris Trovarelli
Ed Haber Award - Phil Kulas

Congratulations to all!... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, 11/26/22, the Town of Berlin held the Annual Tree Lighting, coordinated by the Town of Berlin Fire Department. This year, children were able to make snow globes before Santa arrived to light the tree. Santa arrived in a festively decorated fire truck and then used the ladder truck to reach the top of the tree to work his magic. Once the tree was lit, children and families were able ... (Full Story & Photos)

Truck 9 and Engine 10 were out fire prevention over the past week at Willard School, Bethany Covenant Church, and Home Depot as part of their Halloween Scavenger Hunt.
Kids went over fire safety fundamentals such as what to do in an emergency, how and when it's appropriate to call 911, escape routes and meeting places, and cooking/campfire safety.
Thank-you for having us!

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With heavy hearts members joined Meriden Fire Department and Hunters Ambulance this morning to raise a flag in honor of fallen Bristol Police Lieutenant Dustin DeMonte. Overpasses along the procession routes for Lieutenant DeMonte and Sargent Hamzy were covered by fire department flag details in a coordinated statewide effort.... (Full Story & Photos)

Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of the Bristol Police Department and the families of the fallen officers.... (Full Story & Photos)