Berkeley Fire Department

Want to spend your summer doing something that matters?

The Berkeley Fire Department is now recruiting for the 2026 Wildland Urban Interface Division Defensible Space Inspector Internship.

Train to be a defensible space inspector, learn about wildfire mitigation, and train with firefighters.

💰 $19.18/hour
📅 Applications open March 1–31
👤 Ages 18–25

Tag someone who should apply.

For all the details and to apply: berkeleyfire.com/internship

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we recognize the women of Berkeley Fire who serve on the front lines of emergency medical care.

Their strength shows up in steady hands.
Their leadership shows up in decisive moments.
Their compassion shows up when our community needs it most.

Skilled. Dedicated. Compassionate.

Thank you for your service — every call, every shift, every day.

Berkeley Fire is seeking an experienced leader to serve as our next Fire Marshal.

From the hillsides to the flatlands, prevention is how we safeguard life and property before emergencies happen.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to serve as a key member of the Berkeley Fire Department's leadership team and provide oversight of programs in the Fire Prevention Division that safeguard life and property through fire prevention, code enforcement, and investigation.

Salary: $205,430 – $226,044 annually
Berkeley, CA
Apply by: March 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST

Learn more and apply at :https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/jobs

That’s a wrap on the 2025 chipper season!

We’re wrapping up this year’s highlights and celebrating all the work we’ve accomplished together to help make Berkeley safer from wildfire.

Berkeley Fire thanks everyone who participated—we couldn’t do this without you.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Chipper pickups will resume in spring 2026. Schedule a pickup at chipperday.com/berkeley.

Getting ready to hang those holiday lights? Before you plug in, take a minute to inspect each strand. Look for frayed or loose wires, missing bulbs, and empty sockets—damaged lights can quickly become a fire hazard.

We are deeply grateful for the support and coverage yesterday as we gathered to honor Captain Scott Hall.

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Please join Captain Scott Hall’s family and the Berkeley Fire Department as we gather to honor his life and years of dedicated service.

Visitation
December 4, 2025 – 2:00–4:00 p.m.
December 6, 2025 – 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Santa Rosa Mortuary
1900 Franklin Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Memorial Ceremony
December 8, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Luther Burbank Center
50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Donations in Captain Hall’s memory
First Responder Support Network (FRSN)
4460 Redwood Hwy, Ste 16 #362
San Rafael, CA 94903

Or donate online at frsn.org/donate.html
FRSN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax ID: 73-1628834.

The Berkeley Fire Department is deeply saddened to announce the sudden and unexpected death of Fire Captain Scott Hall. Scott passed away at home on November 28th, 2025, he was 56 years old. Scott served the citizens of Berkeley, California with honor and distinction for 33 years. Scott is survived by his wife Laura of 23 years, and their three children, Savannah (30), Madeleine (28) and Ethan (21).

Service arrangements will be announced as soon as they are finalized.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of serving alongside him.