2010 will see several changes in the officer staff of the Fire Company.  President Sherry Wertz has stepped down from that office after serving faithfully for 6 years in that position.  Jim Hassinger has been elected to be President of the Company for 2010.  This will be Jim's second time as President. 

Deputy Chief Jamie Welk has been elected to the position of Chief of Department for 2010.  This office has been held by Chief Tim Cox for 5 years (2005-2009).  During this time, Tim and his officers have accomplished many goals.  We have received new turnout gear and new AED's for all apparatus.  Tim has also overseen the purchase an placing in service of Rescue 5-7 and Command 5-7.  Tim also implemented a dedicated Rapid Intervention Unit on all of our structure fire dispatches for firefighter safety.

Following is the 2010 Line Officer Line up.

• Fire Chief Jamie Welk, member since 1994
• Deputy Chief Tim Ryan, members since 1996
• Assistant Chief Mike Ross, member since 1998
• Captain Joel Neff, member since 2000
• Lieutenant 1 Bill Bare, member since 2003
• Lieutenant 2 Donnie Roop, member since 1993
• Lieutenant 3 Jeremy Welk, member since 1996
• Lieutenant 4 Brian Henry, member since 1999
• Chief Engineer Wayne Brion, member since 1991
• Fire Police Captain Andrew Herschberger, member since 2001
• Fire Police Lt. Carl Diem, member since 2007.

Thank you to Chief Cox and President Wertz for your contributions and dedication to the Company.  We look forward to another great year in 2010.