Hillsdale City Fire Department Frequently Asked Questions

Is the City Fire Department responds to a call within the City limits, is the caller or property owner billed for the service?
No, it's a service that part of your taxes covers. An exception would be if investigation proves the "fire call" to be a deliberate false alarm.

Can I burn items in the City and during what hours?
Yes. Generally speaking, paper products can be disposed of in an approved burn barrel or other container. No plant materials, soiled diapers, plastics, toxic or hazardous materials, tires or building materials may be burned at any time. The fire department office has a complete list of items that cannot be burned. The items you can burn must be properly burned during daylight hours, between dawn and dusk. Recreational burning (i.e. bonfires, etc.) is permitted as long as you have a burn permit, issue by the Hillsdale City Fire Department. Call 437-6451.

Is the Hillsdale City Fire Department fully staffed by full-time personnel?
The Fire Department includes the public safety director and four full-time officers, plus twenty-four part-time paid firefighters. All personnel receive weekly training. Part-time paid firefighters are compensated for calls to fires, medical emergencies, and carbon monoxide or smoke investigations. The full-time officers are also responsible for equipment maintenance, educational and public relations programs, and for property inspections and occupancy inspections in the City's residential areas. They work closely with industries, businesses, schools and other entities to encourage and promote fire safety.