Berlin Fire Company No.1

05/29/2026

This morning, Quint Co. 21-1 attended Berlin Community School's Field Day event along with the Berlin Police Department & Berlin EMS.

Our firefighters enjoyed interacting with the students, cheering them on, and helping make the day a success. We are always grateful for the opportunity to support our local schools and spend time with the youth in our community.

Thank you Berlin Community School & the Berlin Community School and Home Association for inviting us to be part of today’s activities!

Thank you to the BCSHA, Berlin Boro Police Department, Berlin Fire Department and EMTs for their collective efforts to make field day a huge sucess today.

05/28/2026

We’d like to congratulate one of our own, Firefighter Gary Behnke!

Gary, has been an active member of the Berlin Fire Company No. 1 for 50 years and is officially retiring from his full-time job at VCI Emergency Vehicles!

Gary is truly a wealth of knowledge, a mentor to so many, and someone who is always willing to lend a helping hand whenever needed. His dedication, guidance, and years of service have helped shape countless individuals and continue to make our organization and community stronger every day.

Thank you, Gary, for everything you’ve given to this town, this organization, and the people lucky enough to learn from you. Your impact does not go unnoticed. Congratulations!

📣 Announcing Gary Behnke’s Transition to Semi-Retirement

After a remarkable 48 years of dedicated service at VCI, Gary Behnke is moving into a part-time role effective today, May 28th.

Gary has been a true cornerstone of our organization. His exceptional technical expertise, vast institutional knowledge, outstanding customer relationships, and generous mentorship have left a lasting impact on our team and our customers.

We are thrilled that Gary will continue contributing his wisdom on key projects and knowledge transfer. George Jackson will be assuming more of Gary’s responsibilities as we support this smooth transition.

While we will save the full celebration for his eventual complete retirement, today we want to express our deepest gratitude for Gary’s loyalty, integrity, and countless contributions over nearly five decades.

Gary — thank you for everything. We’re incredibly fortunate to keep you with us in this next chapter and wish you all the joy and fulfillment you’ve earned.

Congratulations on this well-deserved milestone! 🎉

’sWhatWeDo

05/27/2026

🚒 Training Never Stops 🚒

This week, members of the Berlin Fire Company took our weekly drill night to the Camden County Fire Academy for hands-on vehicle fire training on the propane field. We were proud to train alongside our brothers and sisters from West Berlin Fire-Rescue, strengthening the teamwork and partnerships that are critical when responding to emergencies in our communities.

Vehicle fires present unique challenges, which is why it is so important for firefighters to regularly train on a variety of scenarios, from passenger vehicles to tanker trucks. With major roadways running through our area and countless commercial vehicles traveling through our towns every day, being prepared for these incidents is essential to keeping our residents safe.

Thank you to the Waterford Twp Fire Dept for providing coverage to Berlin Borough, NJ while our firefighters were attending this training.

05/25/2026

This morning, Berlin Fire Company No. 1 proudly participated in the Berlin Borough, NJ & Berlin Township New Jersey Memorial Day Services.

Together with members of our community, we gathered to remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice and dedication to protecting our nation and our freedoms will never be forgotten.

From our firehouse family to yours, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

West Berlin Fire-Rescue
Berlin EMS
Berlin Police Department
Berlin VFW

05/21/2026

Yesterday, Quint Co. 21-1 assisted the Berlin Police Department and the DRPA Police Department with Police Week demonstrations at Berlin Community School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Regional School - Berlin, NJ.

We appreciate the opportunity to work alongside our law enforcement partners and help educate the next generation about the important role first responders play in our community.

05/21/2026

Berlin Fire Company No. 1 would like to sincerely thank the 🇮🇹 SOI Mario Lanza Lodge 2308 🇮🇹 for the generous dinner and hospitality they provided to our members.

Our firefighters enjoyed a great evening of food, fellowship, and camaraderie while spending time with our brothers and sisters from West Berlin Fire-Rescue.

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support you show to local first responders and our community. Your generosity and kindness are truly appreciated by all of our members.

05/20/2026

Berlin Fire Company No. 1 recently welcomed Girl Scouts Troop #30598 to the station for an afternoon of fire safety education.

The scouts spent time learning about fire safety, emergency preparedness, and ways to stay safe at home. They also had the opportunity to tour the station, explore the apparatus, and get an up-close look at some of the tools and equipment our firefighters use every day to serve the community.

We would also like to give a special thank you to Troop #30598 for their generous donation of Girl Scout cookies for our firefighters to enjoy in between emergency calls. Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated by our members!

Thank you again for visiting the firehouse. We hope you enjoyed your trip to the station and learned some valuable fire safety tips along the way!

05/18/2026

This week, the members of Berlin Fire Company No. 1 proudly recognize our partners at Berlin EMS during National EMS Week.

Every day, the EMT’s of Berlin EMS respond with compassion, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. Whether handling emergency medical calls, assisting during community events, or working alongside our firefighters on emergency scenes, their hard work and dedication never goes unnoticed.

The partnership between the fire department and Berlin EMS plays an important role in keeping the residents of Berlin Borough, NJ safe. Together, we are able to provide our community with a strong emergency response system when it matters most.

We are proud to serve side-by-side with such an exceptional group of emergency medical providers who consistently put others before themselves.

Thank you, Berlin EMS!

05/16/2026

HAPPENING NOW:

Squad Co. 21-1 is currently relocated to Gloucester Township Fire District 6 while they are operating on a dwelling fire in their local.

While mutual-aid operations are underway, Berlin Fire Company No. 1 continues to have firefighters available within Berlin Borough, NJ to respond to emergencies and serve our residents.

05/13/2026

As we observe National Police Week, we want to take a moment to thank the dedicated men and women of the Berlin Police Department for their unwavering service, professionalism, and commitment to our community.

We are truly fortunate to have a police department that we can rely on day in and day out, a team that works tirelessly to keep our residents, businesses, and visitors safe at all times.

The working relationship between our departments is built on trust, teamwork, and genuine care for one another, and that partnership makes a difference every single day. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting community events, or simply being there when needed most, your dedication never goes unnoticed.

Thank you for your sacrifice, your service, and your commitment to Berlin Borough, NJ. We appreciate all that you do, not just this week, but every week. 💙🚔