Baldwin Fire Rescue
2025 End of Year Report
Station 106 · Baldwin Borough & Surrounding Communities
A Message from the Chief
As we close out our first official year of service, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to every member of our Company. Each of you has given your time, your energy, and often your personal comfort to ensure that our community remains safe. Your dedication—whether responding to calls in the middle of the night, training on weekends, or supporting our outreach events—reflects the true spirit of volunteerism.
This year brought its share of challenges, from demanding incidents to ongoing training requirements, yet our team answered every call with professionalism. I am proud of the progress we’ve made, the skills we’ve strengthened, and the compassion we’ve shown to those in need.
To our families, thank you for the sacrifices you make and the support you provide behind the scenes. To our community partners and residents, your ongoing trust and encouragement make our work possible. As we look to the year ahead, we remain committed to improving our readiness, expanding our training, and continuing to serve with integrity and courage. Together, we will keep building a safer and stronger community.
About Baldwin Fire Rescue
Baldwin Fire Rescue was officially formed in 2025 from three legacy companies:
- Baldwin Independent Volunteer Fire Company #1
- Option Independent Volunteer Fire Company
- South Baldwin Volunteer Fire Company
A 100% volunteer organization dedicated to providing fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to our community. Operating out of 3 fire stations with 4 Rescue-Engines, 1 ladder truck, UTV, and support squads/utilities. Serving the community with 40+ active members.
Mission Statement
The mission of Baldwin Fire Rescue is to serve, promote, represent, and support the best interests of the residents of Baldwin Borough whether it be Fire, Rescue, and/or Emergencies related to the citizens of Baldwin Borough and surrounding areas.
2025 Officer Line-Up
| Role | Name | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | David Connell | Lieutenant 1 | Jordan Mortimore |
| Assistant Chief | Joe Kreil | Lieutenant 2 | Ryan Bommer |
| Deputy 1 | Chris Barker | Lieutenant 3 | JJ Mullins |
| Deputy 2 | Jesse Sopko | Lieutenant 4 | Alan Davis |
| Deputy 3 | Joe Cambest | Lieutenant 5 | David Williams |
| Captain 1 | Josh Boyle | Lieutenant 6 | John DeGiovanni |
| Captain 2 | Dominic Murajda | President | Mark Scheible |
| Captain 3 | Luke Nicholls | Vice-President | Mike Greives |
| Secretary | Patty Boyer | ||
| Treasurer | Leon Simmons | ||
| Trustee | CJ Meixner / Mike Gillespie |
About Our Stations
Our Apparatus
Front-Line Engines
106 Engine 1
2006 Pierce Quantum · 2,000 GPM Pump · 500 Gal Tank · Class A & B Foam · Genesis Rescue Tools · 1,500 ft LDH
106 Engine 2
2020 Spartan · 2,000 GPM Pump · 750 Gal Tank · 20 Gal Foam · Hurst Battery Extrication Tools · 1,500 ft LDH
106 Engine 3
2013 E-One Typhoon · 1,500 GPM Pump · 780 Gal Tank · Holmatro Extrication · Rope Rescue · Confined Space Rescue
Ladder Truck & Reserve
106 Truck 1
2011 Rosenbauer Viper · 109 ft Aerial · 2,000 GPM Pump · 500 Gal Tank · 115 ft Ground Ladders · Holmatro Combination Tool
106 Engine 4 (Reserve)
2006 Pierce Lance · 1,500 GPM Pump · 750 Gal Tank · Full basic firefighting equipment; available for immediate front-line deployment.
Command Units
106 Command 1
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Utilized primarily by the Fire Chief for command operations and fire ground support.
106 Command 2
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe · Utilized primarily by the Assistant Chief to assist with operations.
Support Units
Squad 1
2011 Ford F-250 · Water rescue, brush fires, personnel transport.
Squad 2
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 · Traffic control, hand tools, ATV transport, drone deployment.
Squad 3
2022 Ford F-350 · Hand tools, traffic control, primary Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) response vehicle.
Utility 1
2024 Ford F-250 · Traffic control equipment and incident support.
AV1
2025 Polaris Ranger 1000XP Crew · QTAC 85EMS-C skid unit for off-road calls, brush fires, and patient removal from wooded areas.
Utility 3
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · Carries 2 SCBAs and transports additional personnel to incidents.
🆕 New Engine 1 — Coming 2026
2025 Call Statistics
✅ Baldwin Fire did not fail to respond on any incidents in 2025.
Incidents by Month
Incidents by District
Incidents by Type
2025 Yearly Training
training hours completed in 2025
Spanning classroom instruction, hands-on exercises, and nationally accredited certifications.
Training Topics Covered
- Vehicle Rescue & Extrication
- Hose-line Advancement
- Pump & Aerial Operations
- Search & Rescue (acquired donated structure)
Pro Board Certifications Earned
Beginning in 1972, the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (“Pro Board”) is the original fire service accreditation system for certifying candidates to disciplines and levels identified in NFPA Professional Qualification standards.
Firefighter I
Ryan Bischoff · Kip Carpenter · Richard Henry · Thomas Rechtorik · Logan Shonkwiler
Firefighter II
Ryan Bommer · Dominic Murajda · Luke Nicholls · Jesse Sopko
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Dominic Murajda · Jesse Sopko · Nicole Sopko
Fire Inspector II
Joe Kreil
Suppression Instructor
Joe Kreil
Plans Examiner I and II
Joe Kreil
Additional Certifications Earned
Essentials of Firefighting
Richard Henry · Thomas Rechtorik
Structure Collapse I & II
Ryan Bischoff · Luke Nicholls
Industrial Confined Space Rescue Refresher
Dean Pantages
Emergency Vehicle Operators Training (EVOT)
Kip Carpenter · Lucas Dewitt · Thomas Rechtorik
Pump Operations II
Ryan Bischoff · Lucas Dewitt · Luke Nicholls
2025 Awarded Grants
In 2025, the Company successfully received numerous grants to support day-to-day operations:
Community Outreach
106 Members hosted and attended various community outreach events throughout the year:
Events Attended
- Touch A Truck
- Community lemonade stand visits
- Fire safety demonstrations at local schools
Schools Visited
- McAnulty Elementary
- South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM)
- Lutz Elementary
- North Zion Lutheran Preschool
- Baldwin Community Preschool
- Baldwin Borough Summer Camp
New Members — 2025
We were proud to welcome the following new members to the Baldwin Fire Rescue family:
Joel Bodnar
Dylan Dewitt
Jonathan Dinning
Rebekah Dinning
James Grindel
Dylan Henry
Aiden Jobes
Giselle Kron
James Moran
Dalton Vitez
Neil Wagner
Interested in Joining?
Baldwin Fire Rescue has openings for multiple membership classifications: Firefighter · Junior Firefighter · Associate Firefighter · Business Member
📧 membership-committee@baldwinfirerescue.org · 🌐 www.baldwinfirerescue.org
Community Assistance Programs
Special Needs Registry
If you or a loved one in Allegheny County has a mental or physical disability, you can register through the voluntary Special Needs Registry offered by Allegheny County Emergency Services and Allegheny County 911. Forms can be completed online or mailed in.
Baldwin Fire Rescue — Station 106
Serving Baldwin Borough and surrounding communities
Baldwin Independent #1 est. 1928 · Option Independent est. 1923 · South Baldwin est. 1959