Mist-Birkenfeld Division Chief Nick Berg passes away

The firefighter community in Columbia County are in mourning, a result of the passing of Mist-Birkenfeld Division Chief Nicholas "Nick" Berg.

Berg passed away unexpectedly at home on June 6.. The investigation of his death has ruled it a Line of Duty Death.

"Nick was a volunteer for our Fire District for 47 years and has worked and volunteered throughout the greater Columbia County area his entire life," Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Public Information Officer Hailey Palmore said. In a Facebook post on the Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD page June 12, Berg was described as "a loyal volunteer of our Fire District for the last 47 years and his life of service certainly positively impacted thousands of people." "This loss for our Fire District and the greater community feels insurmountable," the post stated.

Berg's Memorial Service will be June 22 at 1 PM at Clatskanie High School. Palmore said they are expecting several hundred people from all over the State. A large procession of emergency vehicle apparatus will take place beforehand.

Information on his service is listed below: Location: Clatskanie High School 471 Bel Air Drive Clatskanie, OR 97016Date: Saturday June 22nd, 2024Pertinent Times:11:00 AM – Apparatus Stage for Procession12:00 PM – Doors Open at Clatskanie High School1:00 PM – Service Begins RSVP information The Memorial Service is open to the public – please assist us in planning appropriately for this event by responding to the appropriate RSVP form below. If you are a representative from a public safety agency, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Rpfq7RM6HCoSW8HC9 If you are a general member of the public, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/TsGWMsSTvjSrvm1J8 For any questions, please email info@mistbirkenfeldrfpd.org. Please respect the privacy of the Berg Family during this difficult time.