2011 has been a big year for the Baden Volunteer Fire Department.  Most notably, many firefighters have been training all year for their Firefighter 1 certification.  We are proud to recognize the following on their accomplishments:

Dennis Baker, Jr - FF1
Joe Bergandy - FF1
Kevin Blanarik - FF1
Andy Dobich - FF2, Fire Inspector/Investigator
Randy Dobich - FF1
Matt Douglass - FF1
Tim Firich - FF1
Mike Gallagher - FF2
Mike Hrusko - FF1
Matt Loftus - FF1
Pat McFarland - FF1
Justin Miketa - FF1
Jim Niehenke - FF1
Bill Sadowy - FF1
Rob Shultz - FF1
Bob Szymoniak, Jr - FF1
Dave Trzcianka - FF1, CORE, Trench I & II, SCT I & II, VM I

Firefighters will continue into 2012 training for their Firefighter I and the department will also push for the above to continue to their Firefighter II trainings.

Our call volume has remained average, as compared to previous years, with the department responding to a total or 109 incidents both in and out of town.  The department responded to 14 motor vehicle accidents with entrapment, and also responded to 7 technical rescue calls.

There have been a couple of changes to the leadership structure of the department.  This year, members voted to expand the Captain and Lieutenant line officer positions into a Truck/Rescue Captain and Truck/Rescue Lieutenant, and an Engine Captain and Engine Lieutenant.

The following members have been elected to serve as the line officers for 2012:

Chief: David Trzcianka
Asst Chief: Patrick McFarland
Truck Co./Rescue Co. Captain: Matthew Loftus
Engine Co. Captain: William Sadowy
Truck Co./Rescue Co. Lieutenant: Randy Dobich
Engine Co. Lieutenant: Bob Szymoniak, Jr 

The following members have been elected to serve as the social officers for 2012:

President: James Niehenke
Vice President: Michael Hudak
Secretary: Michael Josapak
Treasurer: Rachel Peoples 

The following members have been elected to serve as the board of directors for 2012:

Frank McCartney
Kevin Blanarik
Tina Jones
Matthew Douglass

We would also like to welcome the following members who joined the department in 2012:

Christopher Quigg
Robbie Rossick 

The Baden Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone for their continued support.  We look forward to serving our community in this, and the coming years.