Activities are held on Thursday evenings although other arrangements can be made if necessary. Basic fire fighting and medical training will take 3 to 6 hours per week for at least the first year. There are also opportunities to be a part of special projects such as standby s, community service and fire prevention activities. Depending on your commitment, you could spend 2 to 8 hours each week involved in these activities. This is a matter between you and your employer.
Some employers do permit their employees to respond to emergencies during the work day.
Volunteers are paid a minimal fee for each emergency response and drill attendance. Some activities are not paid the HFD is a volunteer fire department. Applications are available at Hopkins City Hall.