Hazelton Township Fire Department Protecting Hornet Country
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Non-Emergency
(810) 638-5550

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Become a Hazelton Firefighter

No experience required. Receive hands-on training, serve your community, and join a crew that has protected Hazelton Township since 1951.

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Why join

  • Serve your neighbors. Answer the call for the people and places you know.
  • Get trained. We provide the training and certifications you’ll need — you don’t need a background in the fire service.
  • Be part of a team. Stand alongside members who’ve looked after this community for decades.
  • Make a real difference. In a rural, all-volunteer department, every member matters.

What we provide

  • Hands-on training and the certifications required to respond.
  • Turnout gear and the equipment you need on scene.
  • Mentoring from experienced firefighters and officers.
  • A schedule that works around your job and family — we’re a volunteer department.
Hazelton Township firefighters

Answer the Call

The people of HTFD are your neighbors, family, and friends — ordinary community members who step up when it matters most. You could be one of them.

Your community needs people like you. No firefighting experience? We’ll train you from the ground up.

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What it takes

You don’t need experience or certifications to get started — just a willingness to learn and to help. Members generally live in or near Hazelton Township so they can respond, are at least 18 years old, and are able to complete training. Exact requirements can vary, so the best next step is simply to reach out and ask.

How to join

  1. 1Reach out. Send the interest form below or call us — no commitment.
  2. 2Meet the crew. Come by, ask questions, and see what we do.
  3. 3Apply. Complete a membership application online.
  4. 4Train and serve. Begin training and start answering the call with us.

Ready to join?

Fill out the membership application and we’ll be in touch about next steps.

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