South New Berlin Fire Department & Rescue Squad

South New Berlin Fire Department & Rescue Squad The South New Berlin Fire Department & Rescue Squad is a Volunteer Run Fire Department & Rescue Squad located in Chenango County, New York.

The South New Berlin Fire Department & Rescue Squad provide Fire & EMS coverage for residents in the South New Berlin Fire District. Additionally the Fire Department & Rescue Squad are contracted to provided coverage to parts of the Town Of Butternuts & Morris (Otsego County) & Town of Norwich. The first Monday of every month is the Monthly Fire Department Meeting at 7pm. The Fire District Commiss

ioners meet the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm & every Wednesday night Drill/Work Detail is at 6:30pm. If you're interested in joining or want to swing by and see what we are all about please feel free to contact us!

Come on out and treat dad to a great Father’s Day breakfast.
06/11/2026

Come on out and treat dad to a great Father’s Day breakfast.

06/11/2026

Thank you for contacting us about your chopper.

Whoever owns this chopper needs to contact the chief at 607-373-7295. If not removed by the weekend we will remove. It’s...
06/10/2026

Whoever owns this chopper needs to contact the chief at 607-373-7295. If not removed by the weekend we will remove. It’s been sitting here for a week.

“Meet the Member Spotlight” Episode 1: Michael Barry Michael Barry has been a member of...
06/10/2026

“Meet the Member Spotlight”
Episode 1: Michael Barry

Michael Barry has been a member of the South New Berlin Fire Department and Rescue Squad for an impressive 59 years! At the age of 18, he joined because he was drawn to the fire trucks and flames. He has continued to be an active member because of what he calls, “a high paying job.” That “pay” comes in the form of the rewarding feeling you get by helping others and serving your community. Mike has many stories to tell, from tragedy and loss to pride in lives saved.
Mike joined the department as an interior firefighter in the days when there weren’t different levels of firefighters and air packs were optional. Back then houses weren’t built with today’s materials that can be toxic when burning. Throughout the 1980’s, Mike took every available state training, as can be seen by the many bars on his jacket. This included EMT and CPR training so that he could provide life support, which was in response to having young children and wanting to be able to help them in an emergency. From there, Mike went on to get his advanced life support training. Through the years, Mike has worked with the local school (South New Berlin and then Unadilla Valley) teaching during fire safety week as well as working with the Board of Education on policies and procedures such as evacuation of the building and getting a fire hydrant installed outside of the school pool so that water could be drawn from the pool to fight a fire if necessary.
When Mike is not serving his community, he enjoys hunting or just being in the woods, riding his side-by-side, and he just gave up his motorcycle after riding since 1972. A very talented guy, Mike is a private pilot, a certified scuba diver, does plumbing and electrical work, and holds a BS degree in Engineering Production and Testing.
In recognition of his dedicated service, Mike was awarded the SNBFD 2026 EMT of the Year award and most recently received the SREMS Chenango County BLS Provider of the Year! We would like to thank Michael Barry for his many years of service to our community!

“Meet Your South New Berlin Fire Department” Episode 1: The Emergency Squad You probably ...
06/02/2026

“Meet Your South New Berlin Fire Department”
Episode 1: The Emergency Squad
You probably know that volunteer fire departments depend on volunteers to protect and serve their communities, but did you know that departments all across New York State are struggling to get volunteers? Not everyone that becomes a member has to be a firefighter or an EMT. There are many roles in the department, and you might just be a perfect fit for one of those! This month we will introduce you to the Emergency Squad. The squad is made up of a variety of positions. There are the trained medical personnel, which may include basic EMT or paramedics, but there are also drivers and helpers who serve a vital role. EMS calls may take 2-4 hours depending on the emergency and the length of transports. In addition to our own community, our squad is often called upon to provide mutual aid services to surrounding departments. Our department was recently recognized as 2026 EMS Agency of the Year at the Susquehanna Regional EMS Council awards banquet. We would love to have you join our team.
To become an EMT in New York State, you must:
1. Be at least 17 years old
2. Complete an approved EMT training program
3. Pass the practical skills examination
4. Submit an application for certification
5. Have a background check

We have chicken! There are about 80 halves left, so come on down and get your chicken.
05/25/2026

We have chicken! There are about 80 halves left, so come on down and get your chicken.

We are all set up inside for the Memorial Day Service at 11:00. Please pull around and park in the back. Lunch is read...
05/25/2026

We are all set up inside for the Memorial Day Service at 11:00. Please pull around and park in the back. Lunch is ready for the band students, and the chicken is cooking up nicely for our chicken BBQ. See you soon!

Station 31 was well represented at the 2026 EMS Awards Banquet presented by the Susquehanna Regional EMS Council. Sever...
05/25/2026

Station 31 was well represented at the 2026 EMS Awards Banquet presented by the Susquehanna Regional EMS Council. Several members attended to celebrate and honor our following members:
👏Michael Barry- BLS Provider of the Year for Chenango County. Mike gave a nice shoutout to Mike Harris for driving to many of the calls.
👏South New Berlin Rescue Squad- Agency of the Year for Chenango County.
👏Kally Haskell- ALS Provider of the Year, Chenango County Office of Emergency Services.
Congratulations to all and thank you for your continued service!

On 5/12/26 We had joint training with New Berlin Fire Department and Pittsfield Fire Department. It was good training fo...
05/15/2026

On 5/12/26 We had joint training with New Berlin Fire Department and Pittsfield Fire Department. It was good training for all. Thank you to all. Teamwork from all helps us help our communities and each other.

Come and support.
05/15/2026

Come and support.

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3519 State Highway 8
South New Berlin, NY
13843

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(607) 859-2400

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