February 7, 2026 — The Professional Firefighters of Berlin IAFF Local 1088 announced that Firefighter Matt Dawson will take to the ice as a member of Team Fire during the upcoming Dartmouth Health Children’s “Battle of the Badges” hockey game on March 15 at 1:00 p.m. at SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. The annual Police vs. Fire matchup raises funds to benefit Dartmouth Health Children’s, supporting programs and services for children and families in need. Organizers encourage community members to attend the game or contribute through the event’s online fundraising platform, with all proceeds directly assisting pediatric care initiatives. Supporters unable to attend in person can donate by scanning the event QR code and entering Firefighter Dawson’s player code at checkout. Local officials and union representatives expressed pride in Dawson’s participation and thanked the community for its continued support of charitable efforts benefiting children across the region.