Station 3, Berea Fire Department

10/16/2026

What a great day for Fire Prevention at the station. Thanks to all who attended from the Berea Branch Library today. Our very own junior fireman Austin Mangum did a wonderful job putting on his gear and showing off the fire truck. Letting the junior firefighters participate in fire prevention is one way to keep them engaged and learning at a young age. Watching this young man talk about his gear and the equipment on the truck was truly amazing. Berea Fire Department was honored to have such an amazing group today and we hope that each one of you enjoyed the visit.

10/08/2026

We extend our prayers to our brothers and sisters with the Durham Fire Department.

10/04/2026

Thank you for the amazing support and all of the amazing and wonderful help for this year’s October steak dinner!!!

05/02/2026

We are officially sold out. We would like to thank the community for your support and coming to gather for some good food and fellowship. Thanks to all that helped cook, prepare, and serve the food. Without your help this event would not be possible. From all the members of the Berea Fire Department, we appreciate everyone and hope to see you all next year.

04/28/2026

Anybody wishing to help out with the annual Berea Fire Dept cookout this year. We will be working Friday May 1st with cooking pork, cutting cabbage, bagging bread and cleaning up.

Saturday May 2nd we will be cooking chickens and fixing plates and pounds to sell. All are welcome to assist in anyway possible. All help from the community would be greatly appreciated. This is also a time to catch up with friends and share some laughter together as you prepare and sale some plates.

Any questions please contact Kyle Mangum
919-690-7066.

03/13/2026

Another excellent man and officer lost …. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DMr47FErQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

**UPDATE** Due to an outpouring of support and a multitude of those looking to help, a GoFundMe account has been established to help support the 9 month old daughter of fallen Master Trooper Steven Perry. Those looking to help can so so by visiting the provided link: https://gofund.me/32d0d6684

Member Line of Duty Death: Master Trooper Steven J. Perry

Dear Patrol Family,

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of one of our own. Master Trooper Steven J. Perry has passed away from an on-duty traffic collision while working in Durham County. Initial indications are that early this morning he was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver while traveling on NC-147. The other involved driver is also deceased from the traffic collision.

Trooper Perry was a member of the 148th Basic Patrol School and has served Durham County throughout his nearly 7-year career. During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow troopers who had the privilege of serving alongside him. We ask that you keep the entirety of his family and our Patrol Family in your thoughts.

We would like to thank the Durham County Emergency Medical Services, Durham Fire Department, Durham Police Department and the North Carolina Department of Transportation IMAP Division for their extensive assistance at the scene of this crash.

As further details become available and as a celebration of life service is planned, we will ensure that details are shared.

Please stay safe, take care of one another and keep the family in your prayers.

Warmest Regards,
Colonel Freddy Johnson Jr.

03/13/2026

Chicken and BBQ Fundraiser
May 2, 2026
11:00 am until we run out

03/01/2026

“BINGO” will be March 14th in the gym. Please come and bring some friends. Play bingo, have some hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, candy or a drink. It will be a fun time to play some games and fellowship with friends. Doors open at 5pm. Bingo starts at 5:30pm. Hope to see everyone there.

02/26/2026

Today we remember the legacy of Chief Ned Baird. Chief Baird left us 9 years ago today. But his legacy, hard work and dedication to building a solid foundation for Berea Fire Department will live on. Chief was an exceptional community leader, church member and fire department Chief in which he gave 100% dedication to every day. We thank you for your service to the community and hope that you will continue to watch over us on every call.

“Chief” Nathaniel Baird 300

02/05/2026

Berea Fire Dept. would like to announce that we have received our inspection from NC OSFM. This inspection reflects the hard work and dedication that our members give each and every day. They have put in many hours to achieve this accomplishment. The department could not do this without the support of our wonderful community, Board of Directors and Ladies Auxiliary. We are excited to announce that we received a rating of 5/9E which is an improvement from the last rating which was five year earlier in which we had a 6/9E. Again, this improvement is a great accomplishment for the department and members. We will continue to improve and strive to protect the community we love each day.