One of the first calls I responded to when I joined the Brewster Fire Department (BFD) occurred during the latter part of 1976. It was early in the morning and almost the entire community was asleep. The structure reported to be on fire was Kobacker's Supermarket on North Main Street. Someone had called it into the Sheriff's Office. There was an orange glow in the rear of Kobackers. The ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Baptist Church at 460 North Main Street in Brewster is ringing its bell. Why? It is a weird time of the day. It is not a Sunday or a religious holy day. It is not due to any day of particular national significance . Why?

In 1870 The PROTECTION Fire Engine Company No. 1 was formed by local merchants. This was the precursor of what is now known as the Brewster Fire Department. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The following scholarships are now available through the Brewster Fire Department!

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It is with regret that the Brewster Volunteer Fire Department learned of the passing of Patty Duffy. Patty was one of James Duffy's daughters. James was Chief of the Brewster Fire Department from 1968 to 1969. James Duffy was also a longstanding Commissioner of The Brewster Southeast Joint Fire District who served in that role from 1972 to 2003. He successfully minimized fire tax increases ... (Full Story & Photos)

Charlie Erickson joined the Brewster Fire Department in 1957 and is now 90 years young. Over the years, he has been involved in a number of challenging, harrowing fires.

On April 18, 1975 Charley responded to a fire at the Brewster Standard Building at 29 Main Street (near Bob's Diner) which published a weekly, local newspaper. The fire was later determined to be arson set by two youngsters. ... (Full Story & Photos)