Hart Area Fire Department

07/05/2026

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Another busy Fourth of July weekend is in the books. We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday, and we appreciate the support our community shows its first responders throughout the year

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

“Fire with a view”

Crews spent part of the day working a brush fire in some challenging terrain with a pretty impressive backdrop. Conditions remain dry across the area, and fires can still spread quickly this time of year.

As a reminder, before burning outdoors, always check current restrictions and permit information through the Michigan DNR Burn Permit Page. https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/

Thank you to Shelby-Benona Fire Department, Pentwater Fire Department, Oceana County Sheriff's Office, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the assistance and teamwork on scene today.

Also, a special thank you to Silver Lake Chicken Shack. We’re still not entirely sure how those wings found their way to us in the woods, but they were very much appreciated by the crew!

Have a safe holiday weekend. We’ll be here if you need us.

01/17/2026

Kimpex tracks added to Rescue 181. We’re ready for whatever Mother Nature sends our way.

12/11/2025

City of Hart Residents – We Need Your Help! 🚒❄️

With the heavy snowfall this winter, we kindly ask residents who have a fire hydrant near their home to help keep the area around it clear of snow. This small effort makes a big difference for our DPW and Fire Department and can save valuable time in the event of an emergency.

We truly appreciate the ongoing support of our wonderful residents. It’s community spirit like yours that makes the City of Hart such a warm, welcoming, and top-notch place to live!

Thank you for helping keep our community safe!

09/02/2025

Give our friends over at Oceana County Sheriff's Office a vote! They are in a best video competition for some free equipment.

08/10/2025

National Night Out with Hart FD, Pentwater Fire Department, and first responders from across the county — plus special guests Smokey Bear, Sparky, and Safetypup! 🚒🐻🐶 Special thanks to the Oceana County Sheriff's Office for organizing this great event.

08/10/2025

Rescue 181 – on the job. 🚨

07/31/2025

We’re part of the crew that shows up when fun turns bad—help us not meet today.

We’ve seen a thing or two out here, and these tips help keep everyone safe:

•Don’t take a hot lap first—cruise the area and check for changes (dune terrain can change overnight or faster with wind and weather)
•Watch in all directions—you’re sharing the sand with a lot of riders
•All types of skill levels are out here—everyone’s responsible to look out for each other
•Always leave yourself room to react to the unexpected
•Ride within your ability and be courteous

We’re here if you need us. Ride smart. Make it home. 🏁

Here’s a short video from Silver Lake State Park with more dune safety reminders: https://youtu.be/ut6S0IBjDLQ

This short video provides an introduction to general safety while operating a vehicle at Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle Area.00:00 Welcome / General...