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.

We currently operate with a 1994 E-One rear mount aerial truck, a 2002 American LaFrance Rescue pumper, a 2009 Pierce Saber Pumper, and a 2013 Ford Utility truck. Please see our apparatus page for further details about our equipment!