Baden's First 100 YearsPage Fifty-six
Directors, Company No. 1 - Z. Hanson, L. Rittleman, L. F. Northrop, L. Hannigan. Directors, Company No. 2 - G. Kruest, H. Young, F. Donley, C. Rose. The original fire department functioned until the World War in 1917. Through the years 1917, 1918 and 1919 interest was lagging until October 8, 1920, at which time the department was reorganized at the request of Council. At this reorganization meeting the following men were elected to Office:
This newly organized Fire Department carried on until January, 1921, at which time a complete new set of officers were duly elected.
Captains - William Fisher, Herbert Davis, Edward Parks. Lieutenants - Calvin Blazier, Jr., Arch West, James A. Jones This newly organized Fire Department has functioned until the present date. On April 5, 1921, the Fire Department purchased the first single head electric siren at a cost of $300.00. On the approval of the local school board this siren was mounted in the belfry of the old school building. Prior to the purchase of this siren the school bell was used as a fire alarm. On February 5, 1928, the Council and Fire Department purchased a second-hand American LaFrance, Ford Chassis Fire Truck from the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire Department at a cost of $800.00. This newly acquired fire truck replaced the original hose carts and ladder truck which had been used up until this time. On October 1, 1928, Council and the Fire Department purchased the 500-gallon, type 91, American LaFrance combination hose and ladder truck at a cost of $6,750.00. The old fire truck was traded in for an allowance of $700.00. Through popular subscription of the citizens the firemen were able to raise $1,000.00, which was turned over to Council as part payment on this truck. On October 13, 1930, the original single head fire siren which had been on the school building was traded in at an allowance of $60.00 on a new double head Sterling code siren at a cost of $696.00.
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