The Leighton Township Fire Department is welcoming three new firefighters to the department. Joining this week were Evan Alonso (station 2), Eric Kwekel and Brian Smith (station 1). “We got them up and running today and now just waiting for the first call,” said Fire Chief Tony Banas. Their appointments were approved officially by the Township Board Thursday evening, pending passage of agility tests. (Photo courtesy Leighton Township Fire Department)