2017 Awards and Acknowledgements

Firefighter of the Year - Past Chief James Simons

Chief Ed Haber Award - Firefighter Allan Pipkin

Members Retiring From Active Service

Firefighter Thomas Chesery - 48

Firefighter Allan Pipkin - 43

Firefighter Matt Odishoo - 33

Special Recognition

Mark Lewandowski, member of the Kensington Fire Department for 38 years and Chief for 24 years,

was presented a plaque from the BVFD acknowledging his dedication, commitment and loyalty

to the Town of Berlin and its residents as he retired from active service at the end of 2017.  

Mark continues to support the BVFD in various ways with his extensive knowledge of the fire service.

Years in Service

Chief Richard Scalora -  30 years

Asst. Chief Richard Cop -  30 years

FF Sergio DiMauro – 15 years

FF Joseph LaVallee Jr. - 15 years

Captain David Pethigal - 15 years

Lieutenant Christopher Sargis - 10 years