The Baden Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) was formed in 1908, and in 1910 divided into three companies - two engine companies and a ladder company. Since then, our department has taken on a completely different image and structure. We are now a single department providing an expanded mission to our community and those around us.

The Baden Volunteer Fire Department is a 100% volunteer fire/rescue department. The BVFD is an equal opportunity, progressive organization whose goal is to provide the highest level of community services within the constraints of our funding and human resources.  We work closely with other fire rescue services in our locality, in our county, and within the state of Pennsylvania. The Baden Volunteer Fire Department shows its exemplary commitment to the community by having achieved and maintained a Class 3 fire insurance rating.

Since 2004 Baden VFD has been one of the county fire departments to comprise the Beaver County Technical Rescue Team. We are designated as a regional asset through the Southwest Pennsylvania Region Counter-Terrorism Task Force, also known as Region 13, which is part of a multi-county Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Team.

Since 2016 Baden VFD has been one of the county fire departments that makes up another county-wide resource, known as the Beaver County Fire Strike Team. This team serves as a resource to provide and respond to fire incidents in the county and surrounding areas providing certified, interior-capable firefighters to aid in whatever capacity is needed.

Baden VFD has long been known for being a progressive company.  Actively involved in all aspects of technical rescue, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials response, and of course, fire suppression; it is only natural that the company continue to raise the standard in community service.

The Baden VFD is recognized by the Pennsylvania State Fire Commission as part of its Participating Department Program, this program shows that we have met a specific level of certification in having firefighters and rescue personnel certified to national standards.

The Baden VFD Rescue and Medical Services are also recognized by the Pennsylvania State Fire Commission and PA Department of Health as a Certified Voluntary Rescue Certification and QRS Agency. Meaning our equipment, firefighters, and rescue personnel have met state and national standards.

The Baden Volunteer Fire Department shows its exemplary commitment to the community by having achieved and maintained a class 3 fire insurance rating. The different class ratings are determined by a survey including the following 3 critical areas; (1) fire alarm handling (the effectiveness of the 911 system/dispatch), (2) available water supply, and (3) the staffing, training and equipment maintained by the fire department. The lower the number (10 being the worst, 1 being the best), the better the rating. This survey is taken every 10 years.

All members are trained to NFPA standards to perform advanced fire suppression and are certified to PA DOH Vehicle Rescue Technician level. Members are also trained in RIT, incident management, vehicle extrication, and hazmat mitigation (at the operations level). Most members have also furthered their abilities by mastering skills in the fields of trench rescue, structural collapse operations, rope rescue, and confined space rescue as well.  The vast majority of members are also certified to Pennsylvania Department of Health EMR, EMT, Paramedic, and PHRN levels. All members of the department perform routine update training to continually hone their skills. Many of our members are active in local, county, and state emergency services organizations.