Berwick Vol. Fire Dept.

Berwick Vol. Fire Dept. The official page for the Town of Berwick’s Fire Department.

EMS Week was originally established by President Gerald Ford in 1974 to recognize EMS professionals and raise awareness ...
05/19/2026

EMS Week was originally established by President Gerald Ford in 1974 to recognize EMS professionals and raise awareness of the vital role emergency medical services play in communities across our nation. Since 1992, EMS Week has been observed annually during the third week of May, honoring those who answer the call during medical emergencies and provide lifesaving care when it matters most.

Our EMS personnel respond daily to medical emergencies, vehicle crashes, fires, and disasters, often during some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. Their training, dedication, and willingness to serve help make our community safer each and every day.

The Berwick Fire Department proudly recognizes the dedicated men and women who make up our EMS Division and who continue to serve our community with professionalism, compassion, and commitment.

• Medical Director Dr. William Cefalu – Physician
• Fire Chief Jody Acosta – EMT
• Deputy Chief Reed Stephens – EMT
• Assistant Chief Davin Felton – EMR
• Captain Marty DeHart – EMR
• Captain Billy Chapman – EMR
• Captain John Price – EMR
• Captain Austin Ratcliff – EMT
• Captain Andrew Ratcliff – EMR
• Operator Zach Chauvin – EMR
• Operator Jay Rhodes – EMR
• Operator Mike Jones – EMR
• Operator Kalen Hillen – EMR
• Operator Dale Crouch – EMR
• Operator Noah Castaneda – EMR
• Operator Layne Landry – EMR
• Operator Blayne Brown – EMR
• Operator Caleb Mallet – EMR
• Firefighter Carson DeHart – EMR
• Firefighter Kade Duhon – EMR
• Firefighter Sean Torgrimson – EMT
• Firefighter Devon Daigle – Paramedic
• Firefighter James Turner – EMR
• Medic Ashley Gallagher – EMR
• Medic Katelyn Toups – EMR

Thank you to all EMS professionals for your dedication and continued service to our community.

Chief Acosta and the Berwick Fire Department would like to congratulate the entire Berwick High School Class of 2026 on ...
05/15/2026

Chief Acosta and the Berwick Fire Department would like to congratulate the entire Berwick High School Class of 2026 on their graduation, especially to one of our own, Firefighter/EMR Kade Duhon.

The Berwick Fire Department would like to thank B&G Foods for their generous donation. Mr. Greg and Mrs. Brenda Hamer ow...
05/07/2026

The Berwick Fire Department would like to thank B&G Foods for their generous donation. Mr. Greg and Mrs. Brenda Hamer own and operate over 200 Taco Bell’s in the gulf states. The Hamer family has always been a big supporter of area first responders. Their generosity is much appreciated!

Saturday evening, April 25th, at approximately 3:45pm the Berwick Fire Department responded to Sebbys Lane in Bayou Vist...
04/27/2026

Saturday evening, April 25th, at approximately 3:45pm the Berwick Fire Department responded to Sebbys Lane in Bayou Vista, along with the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department, at the request of the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department for mutual aid in reference to a structure fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions coming from a mobile home. Crews from all responding departments worked side by side to conduct an aggressive fire attack, quickly bringing the blaze under control while protecting nearby exposures.

The Berwick Fire Department responded with an engine, a service truck, and 10 suppression and support personnel to assist with fireground operations.

No injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported during the incident. The cause of the fire and any additional information will be released by the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department.

At a time when our area is experiencing a shortage of firefighters, both career and volunteers, our departments heavily rely on each other for help. With summer temperatures arriving, it will be used more than ever. Utilizing the parish’s mutual aid agreement sometimes doubles or even triples our on scene man power, equipment, and apparatus.

4/6/26 Mutual Aid Berwick Fire Dept. was requested for mutual aid by MCFD in reference to a commercial structure fire. B...
04/06/2026

4/6/26 Mutual Aid

Berwick Fire Dept. was requested for mutual aid by MCFD in reference to a commercial structure fire. Berwick responded with 11 firefighters, an engine and a service truck. No injuries to firefighters or civilians. All further details will be released by MCFD.

2/24/26 Three-Alarm Patterson Apartment Fire Last night the Berwick Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of W...
02/25/2026

2/24/26 Three-Alarm Patterson Apartment Fire

Last night the Berwick Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of Wedell Street in Patterson at the request of the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department for mutual aid in reference to a structure fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a single-story apartment complex with heavy fire showing from multiple units across two separate buildings. Firefighters initiated simultaneous fire suppression operations in several apartment units while crews also conducted aggressive fire attacks in the attic spaces of both buildings to stop the spread of the fire.

The Berwick Fire Department responded with 14 suppression and support personnel, two engines, and one service truck to assist.

Any additional information, including the cause of the fire and further details, will be released by the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department.

Did you know?According to statistics from the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office, there were 66 fatal residential fir...
02/21/2026

Did you know?

According to statistics from the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office, there were 66 fatal residential fires that claimed 85 lives in 2025, and unfortunately, only 2 of those houses had working smoke alarms.

This incident in Bayou Vista serves as an example of how effective and important it is that every house should be equipped with working smoke alarms. While the loss of property is always unfortunate, we are extremely grateful for the safe outcome of the homeowner on this incident.

We are proud of the working relationship we share with the Bayou Vista Fire Department as well as all other departments in the parish. We have interdepartmental trainings often so we are able to operate as efficiently and safely as possible to ensure the best outcome for life and property within our jurisdictions.

Great work to all involved.

2/17/26 Berwick Fire Department Assists with 4 Alarm Structure Fire in Bayou Vista.On February 17, 2026, at approximatel...
02/18/2026

2/17/26 Berwick Fire Department Assists with 4 Alarm Structure Fire in Bayou Vista.

On February 17, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Berwick Fire Department responded to the 1100 block of Delmar Avenue at the request of the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department for mutual aid in reference to a structure fire.

Upon arrival, responding units encountered a single-story, single-family residence that was fully involved, with heavy fire already through the roof and extending to a neighboring home. Fire crews quickly deployed multiple handlines to protect nearby exposures and initiated a defensive fire attack to contain the spread.

Once conditions improved, firefighters transitioned to offensive operations and made entry into the structure to continue fire suppression efforts.

The Berwick Fire Department provided a total of 22 suppression and support personnel, and two apparatus.

The coordination and teamwork between Bayou Vista, Berwick, Patterson, and Morgan City Fire Departments helped prevent further damage to other surrounding properties.

No injuries to firefighters or civilians to report. The cause of the fire and any additional details will be released by Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department.

1/17/26 Regional Training This morning 23 firefighters from 6 departments attended a regional training held at the Ameli...
01/17/2026

1/17/26 Regional Training

This morning 23 firefighters from 6 departments attended a regional training held at the Amelia Fire Department drill field. Firefighters trained on search and rescue, mayday situations, rescuing down firefighters, as well as comparing all the different brands of air packs used in our area. Thank you Chief Jason Brown for allowing us to use the drill field!

11/13/2025

Escape from Berwick Police Department Jail

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at approximately 10:12 p.m., inmates Brandon Brunet & Cecil Michael Stratton escaped from the Berwick Police Department Jail.

While jailers were securing inmates during lockdown procedures, a brief struggle occurred between Stratton and officers. During the altercation, a chemical substance was thrown into an officer's face, allowing two inmates to flee the jail.

One of the inmates was apprehended a short time later, but Stratton remains at large.

Stratton is known to have violent tendencies and has previously escaped from a prison facility in North Louisiana.

The public is urged to use extreme caution if Stratton is seen or located. Do not attempt to approach him. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Berwick Police Department immediately at 985-384-7710 or dial 911.

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402 Canton Street
Berwick, LA
70342

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+19853851646

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