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Howell Area Fire Department
Howell, MI · Livingston County
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The Howell Area Fire Department protects the City of Howell and the surrounding townships of Howell, Cohoctah, Marion, and Oceola in Livingston County, Michigan. It operates out of four stations, with Station 20 on West Grand River Avenue serving as headquarters.
The department's history reaches back to 1874, when the Champion Fire Co. No. 1 was formed. In 2000 the city and neighboring townships combined resources to create the Howell Area Fire Authority, the entity that governs the department today.
In July 2023 the department shifted from a traditional volunteer/paid-on-call model to round-the-clock staffing at its main station, marking a significant step in its evolution toward continuous coverage.
Beyond fire suppression, the department maintains specialized capabilities including dive/water rescue, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue, and it runs an active community risk-reduction program covering smoke and CO detectors, child passenger safety seats, and public education.
MissionTo protect lives, health and property in the Howell Area Fire Department (HAFD) response area from the outcomes of fire, medical, structural and environmental emergencies through education, prevention, mitigation and control.
The department is actively seeking paid-on-call firefighters. Prospective applicants are directed to contact the main station at (517) 546-0560 to learn about current openings and the application process.
Howell also runs a cadet program for area youth ages 16-18, which meets Wednesday evenings and can lead to firefighter certification training and potential employment with the department, offering a pipeline into the fire service.
Is Howell Area Fire Department hiring?
Yes. The department is currently seeking paid-on-call firefighters. Interested candidates can call the main station at (517) 546-0560 for details.
How do I apply to join the department?
Contact the main station (Station 20) at (517) 546-0560 or email hafdmain@gmail.com to inquire about openings and how to apply.
Is there a youth or cadet program?
Yes. The cadet program is open to area youth ages 16-18 and meets Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM. Standout cadets may receive firefighter certification training and a path to employment with HAFD.
What kind of staffing model does the department use?
Historically a volunteer/paid-on-call department, HAFD transitioned to 24/7 staffing at its main station in July 2023 while continuing to recruit paid-on-call firefighters.
What specialized teams does the department operate?
The department maintains dive/water rescue, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue capabilities, along with an honor guard and community risk-reduction programs.