Volunteers Wanted

Mission

"To provide the best possible fire and rescue service to the residents of our district and any other jurisdiction we serve.  Also, it is to treat our personnel professionally and offer them an opportunity for personal growth and fulfillment in serving their community."

Types of Membership

Social

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• 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:

        Application Request                  

Application and Background Waiver:

Fire Department Application

Firefighter Background Waiver

Social Member Background Waiver

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 waivers can be filled out, printed, signed and emailed to info@eastberlinfirect.org ,  dropped off at the fire station or mailed in:

All applications must be submitted to the fire administrator.  A (10) ten dollar application fee will be collected at the time of interview.

The new applicant shall meet with the Board of Commissions for an interview before the application process continues.

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 complete Town of Berlin paperwork.