Fire Department

Hesperia Area Fire Department
8320 E M 20, Hesperia, MI 49421
Phone: (231) 854-9539
For emergencies: Dial 911

The Hesperia Area Fire Department was established in 1999 "To provide for establishment and organization of a District Fire Department."

The Fire Department currently operates out of one station located on M-20 one mile west of the Village of Hesperia, and proudly protects three townships and a portion of two others covering an area over 130 square miles consisting of mainly single-family residential dwellings.

Currently the department consists of 18 members providing fire protection, search and rescue, and vehicle extrication services. Various members of the department assist specialized area teams when requested. The department apparatus consists of: One (1) Engine, One (1) Pumper Tanker, One (1) Tanker, One (1) Rescue Vehicle, One (1) Water Source Truck, and Two (2) Grass Rig Trucks.

Presently, the Hesperia Area Fire Department has reciprocal agreements with the surrounding communities to provided additional personnel and equipment in the event of a large scale incident.

Fire Department members train twice per month. The department operates as a volunteer organization whose members are on a paid on call status.

Hesperia Area Fire Department: Staff

Firefighters