Key West Firefighter/Paramedic Dereck Berger was promoted to Captain, in the Fire Prevention Division on Monday.
Capt. Berger joined the Key West Fire Department on April 30, 2012. He was promoted to the rank of Driver/Engineer in December of 2020. In 2022, he was promoted as a Lieutenant to the Fire Prevention Division, where his roles included plan reviews, coordinating special events, and conducting fire safety inspections. With this promotion, he continues his dedication to leadership and service within the department.
The official pinning was a family celebration. Capt. Berger was joined by his wife Alyssa, his mother Debbie, his father-in-law Fire Chief Alan Averette, and his two daughters Livia and Lainey.