The first information regarding a local fire company was found in the minutes of the East Berlin Borough Council, dating back to the late 1800s. In 1887, a motion to purchase a steam fire engine was later tabled indefinitely. In 1892, a motion was made by the East Berlin Borough Council to purchase the town's first engine. After purchasing land on Fourth Street, the first fire station was constructed.

On December 21, 1896 a meeting was held for the purpose of reorganizing the fire company under the name of Liberty Fire Company No. 1 of East Berlin, Pennsylvania. Nothing can be found in the Borough Minutes or in Fire Company records as to how the name Liberty Fire Company No. 1 was decided upon. The records are too incomplete between 1892-1896 to make a determination.

Since 1896, Liberty Fire Company No. 1 has been serving East Berlin and neighboring jurisdictions. It is our privilege to be able to serve the community.