The Western Fire Company #3 was founded May 23, 1850 when a group of citizens petitioned the city council for a fire company in the west end of Madison. In
Western Fire Co #3
President - Pet Backus
Vice President - David Jenkins
Secretary - Graham Lohrig
Captain - Josh Nolan
1st Lieutenant - Paul Manaugh
2nd Lieutenant - Patrick Noblin
Safety Officer - Raymond Stephan
Engineer - Brent O'Neal
Chaplain - David Jenkins
Messenger - Peter Lohrig