Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority

10/30/2026

We will be out and about on Halloween night handing out candy between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. We hope to see you out safely enjoying the evening.

10/22/2026

There was a serious crash in our community this morning in which a little girl walked away without a scratch. Fortunately she was properly buckled in. We are so grateful she was safe.

It’s a powerful reminder of why car seat safety matters. Michigan’s laws help guide us through each stage, from rear-facing seats to booster seats and beyond.

Is your child riding in the right seat for their age, height, and weight? Take a moment to check out this Michigan car seat safety guide and make sure your little ones are as protected as possible on every trip.

The right seat. The right fit. Every ride.
Be safe everyone.

10/19/2026

GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
This week, we're doing something a little different for our Meet Our Members Monday series! Instead of introducing an individual member, we're highlighting something that will benefit ALL of our firefighters and help keep our team safe while serving our community!

The Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority has been awarded a regional grant totaling over $800,000, shared between three departments: Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority, Highland Township, and Springfield Township.

Through our portion of this grant, HDFA will receive: 31 new SCBA airpacks, 31 new facepieces, and 62 air bottles

This equipment is essential to our firefighters' safety when responding to structure fires and other emergencies where the air may be dangerous to breathe. Having reliable, up-to-date equipment helps ensure our members have the tools they need to perform their jobs as safely and effectively as possible.

At HDFA, we are committed to being Fiscally responsible. We continually look for grant opportunities that help offset the costs of essential fire equipment, allowing us to make important investments in firefighter safety while being mindful of our budget and the resources entrusted to us.

We are incredibly grateful for this grant opportunity and the funding that will help cover the cost of this life saving equipment. Investments like these make a meaningful difference for our firefighters and the communities we serve.

A huge thank-you to everyone who helped make this grant possible! We're proud to continue finding ways to improve our equipment, support our firefighters, and keep our community safe.

10/09/2026

Happy Fire Prevention Month - and a huge THANK YOU to our Fire Safety Educators!!!

10/08/2026

It's getting cooler outside and almost time to curl up next a nice fire. Be sure to reach out to your favorite service company to make an appointment for chimney cleaning now.

10/06/2026

We are grateful to receive a grant valued at over $30,000 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to support our emergency response efforts. This funding was used to purchase a new set of extrication equipment, helping ensure our department is better equipped to serve the Hartland and Deerfield Communities. Thank you to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, our local Firehouse Subs restaurant and the generous donors who made this possible!

10/05/2026

This week on Meet Our Member Monday, we're doing things a little differently! Instead of introducing just one member, we're proud to introduce all of our current recruits:

Zosia Arnold, Trevor Bratt, Charlie Hartline-Eaken, Ronan Poe, Gavin Wallace

These five recruits have already shown an incredible amount of dedication to the Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority. Each of them has put in more than 500 hours of training during their fire academy as they work toward earning their Firefighter I & II certifications.

And they're not stopping there! Many of our recruits are also working toward their EMT licenses and National Registry EMT certification, adding another important skill set to their future careers in the fire service adding another 200 hours onto their training.

Trevor and Gavin recently completed the Livingston County Fire Academy, successfully completing the rigorous training required to take the next step in their careers. The Livingston County Fire Academy will begin another class in November, giving future firefighters another opportunity to start their journey into the fire service.

Zosia, Ronan, and Charlie all got their start through the Howell High School Fire Academy, attending during their junior or senior years of high school. Programs like this are an incredible way to introduce young people to the fire service and give them the foundation they need to continue their training.

We couldn't be more proud of this group. Watching the next generation of firefighters put in hundreds of hours of training, sacrifice their time, and push themselves to learn new skills is something special.

We know how much work it takes to get to that black helmet, and we can't wait to see each of you reach that milestone and start riding the trucks as unrestricted members of our crew!

And we're not done growing! We also have two new recruits joining the HDFA family who are currently signed up for this year's fire academy. We are always excited to welcome new members to our team and continue building the next generation of firefighters.

To our recruits: keep working, learning, asking questions, and pushing yourselves. Your hard work is already showing, and we're excited to see where it takes you!

We're proud of you all!

10/05/2026

Just a heads-up: US 23 N. just south of M 59. It’s going to be backed up for a while for vehicle accident with extensive cleanup.

10/02/2026

The fun continues at NB23 & Crouse! Leave extra time, seek alternate routes, and be patient!

SINGLE LANE CLOSURE - HARTLAND TWP
NB US-23 at Crouse
Start: Immediately
End: 10/4/26 5:00 p.m.
Emergency Concrete repair

10/02/2026

We are excited to be a stop on this years hARTland Art Walk. Be sure to stop by and check it out. Want to find more art around town? More details here https://www.hartlandartwalk.com/