Berkshire Fire District

The Fire District is a municipal entity with defined boundaries (same as the Town Board or school District etc.) Fire commissioners are elected by the qualified voters of the district.

 

Board of Fire Commissioners

      5 members each elected for 5-year term   (1 each year)

      Treasurer is elected for 3 years (no voting power) (paid position)

      Secretary Appointed each year by the Commissioners (no voting power)

      (paid position)

 

Fire Commissioners' duties are to provide Fire protection in the fire district.

• Prepare annual budget

•  Provide policies and procedures for the operation of Fire protection.

• Approve spending and provide guidelines for spending.

•  Provide a safe workplace for fire protection (proper equipment, training, etc.)

 

Fire Commissioners have no authority outside of the boardroom. They can only make decisions as a board.

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