Fire and Rescue
Dennis Plante | Fire Chief
3 Public Safety Way
Berwick, ME 03901
Ph: (207) 698-1174
Fax: (207) 698-4592
EMERGENCY: Dial 9-1-1
The Berwick Fire & Rescue Department is responsible for providing both emergency and non-emergency services to the Town of Berwick, and surrounding communities as requested. We provide fire suppression, non-transport emergency medical services, vehicle extrication, fire prevention/education, the provision of burning permits, and a number of other services to the community. We are a combination department; comprised of career, per diem and call personnel.
There is one career Firefighter/EMT on-duty 24/7, partnered with a per diem Firefighter/EMT Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1800. These personnel are supplemented by call personnel , who respond from home when available. We operate out of one station; with a fleet consisting of two engines, one quint, one tanker, one medium-duty rescue, one forestry unit, one boat and one command vehicle. Our call volume continues to increase each year, with the following annual incident totals: | 2017: 919 | 2016: 720 | 2015: 705 | 2014: 567 |
Call Opportunities
A call firefighter is a modern day volunteer, and is a highly trained individual who is only compensated for their time when responding to calls or attending training. We are always looking for candidates interested in becoming call firefighters. Although previous experience is desirable, it is not required.
We typically open a recruitment window in May of each year, when applicants are screened for positions. If you are interested in becoming a call firefighter, we welcome you to apply. If you have any questions or would like more information, please stop by the fire station or call (207) 698-1174 any time.
| Career | Department Members | Department (cont.) |
| Chief Dennis Plante, EMR Captain Travis Doiron, EMT Captain Brandon Lyon, EMT Captain Kyle Lavoie, EMT |
Assistant Chief Bruce Plante, EMR Captain Steve Plante, EMT Captain Marc Plante, EMT Lieutenant Nick Goulet Lieutenant Jamie Fallon Firefighter Stephen Bishop Firefighter Cade Capeheart Firefighter Robert Couture Firefighter Alex Delorge Firefighter Jeffrey Doyle Firefighter William Farrell, EMT Firefighter Daniel Gilbert, EMT Firefighter Roger Green, EMT Firefighter Cody Guile, EMT |
Firefighter Steve Johnson, EMT Firefighter Dylan Leary Firefighter Mitchell Manfredi, EMT Firefighter Joseph Perron Firefighter Joe Stefano, Paramedic EMT Maddie Stella Firefighter Josiah Stewart Firefighter Sebastian Thomas, EMT Firefighter Anthony Trussell Firefighter Randy Townsend, EMT Firefighter Sarah Turner, EMT Firefighter Brandon Viola Junior Firefighter Andy Leary Junior Firefigher Robert Nettles |
Apparatus
Truck 1: 1997 HME/Smeal (1250gpm/500gal), 75-foot quint
Engine 2: 2017 Spartan/Toyne (1500gpm/1200gal)
Engine 3: 2017 Spartan/Toyne (1500gpm/1200gal)
Tank 4: 2009 International/Toyne (750gpm/3000gal)
Squad 5: 1997 Freightliner, Medium-duty Rescue
Forestry 6: 2013 Ford F-550/Blanchat (225gpm/300gal)