Membership

After a disastrous fire on Bank Street Road without any responding fire apparatus, Leo Dorman decided it was time
for the Town of Batavia to have its own fire company.

Under the leadership of Leo Dorman and Jack Holt, the

company was formed. On March 30, 1948,

the first meeting of the new company was held.

The proposed by-laws were read and adopted.

Jack Holt was elected temporary chairman.

Election of officers followed with the following

were elected to serve as the first officers:

Chief: Jack Ahl

President: Warren Hawley

Captain: David Barrett Vice President - Leo Geitner

Lieutenant: Lester Dunham Secretary David Patterson

Treasurer: Earl Dorman

Directors - 2 years: Leo Dorman and Jack Holt

Directors 1 year: James Dunham, Bert Harloff, Donald Weller

Historian: W.P.K. White

Eighty-three members attended the second meeting on April 27, 1948. At this meeting, the first truck was
purchased, and it was voted to incorporate the Department. Until station No. 1 was built in 1951, the meetings were
held in the Town Board rooms, and the truck was kept in the Town Garage. Money to finance the Department has
come from dues, contributions, carnivals, Town Contracts, bingo, and numerous other fundraisers.

The most significant contribution to the company's progress has been the dedication and support from all the men
and women in the Department and in the community. One cannot speak about the department's history without
emphasizing the enormous number of hours spent in training to develop the efficient fire fighting department we
have. The Town of Batavia Fire Department will meet any challenge that may surface and will continue to be one of
the best-trained and equipped fire companies in the county.