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Berlin Police and Fire Commission approves new fire applicant and departmental expenses
Summary
The commission voted to accept a new fire department applicant, approved February expenses for both fire and police departments, and recorded routine monthly activity reports from each department at its March meeting.
The Berlin Police and Fire Commission on March 4 approved a new fire department applicant and accepted department expense reports for February before adjourning at about 6:45 p.m.
A presenter introduced Bob Johnson as an applicant for the fire department and said his daytime availability and experience would benefit local coverage; the commission moved to accept his application and the motion carried. The commission also approved the open minutes from the Feb. 4, 2026 meeting.
The commission voted to approve the fire department's February expenses, which included small equipment and supply purchases, one received SCBA face piece with three more on order, uniform/polo shirts for public events, and a fuel reimbursement tied to an inspection trip for a new truck chassis. Commissioners questioned a $350 fuel reimbursement; the expense was explained as mileage reimbursement for a personal vehicle used to inspect the delivered chassis. The motion to approve the fire expenses passed.
The police department's February expenses were also approved. Items noted in the review included vehicle maintenance (spark plugs and brake pads), cloud and server backup subscriptions, purchases related to fingerprinting and field drug-testing supplies, uniform allowances and replacements, SIM cards and cellular service for in-car routers, and travel for training. A motion to approve the police expenses carried.
Votes on the motions were recorded as "motion carries" in the meeting transcript; individual tallies were not specified.
The meeting opened, completed roll call and business items, and adjourned with no additional new or old business scheduled.
