Hartford Fire & Rescue Dept

The Hartford Fire Department was organized January 18, 1863 in the blacksmith shop of Chris Coerper, located on the corner on North Main and State Streets. It was known as the Hartford Hook and Ladder No. 1.

S.M. Seeley, Foreman, organized the Washington Fire Engine Co. on October 18, 1878 to obtain a 4-Wheel pumper.

On February 1, 1932 the Hartford Hook and Ladder Co. and the Washington Engine Co. consolidated to form one unit known as the Hartford Fire Department.

The Hartford Emergency Squad was started as bicentennial project and had their first call on January 10,1976. In 1976, the first year in service, the squad responded to 202 calls. The City now operates two ambulances and responds to over 800 EMS calls annually.

The Hartford Fire and Rescue Department merged January 1, 2000. They continue a long standing commitment to serving the communities of the City of Hartford and the Townships of Hartford, Erin, and Rubicon.

The Hartford Fire and Rescue Department personnel include over 60 paid-on-call volunteers who respond to over 1,100 emergency calls annually.

Hartford Fire & Rescue Officers

CHIEF

Paul J. Stephans

ASSISTANT CHIEF

James P. Baus
Jim has been a member since 1984

DEPUTY CHIEF

Robert S. Semler
Robert has been a member since 1970

1st CAPTAIN

Craig Semler
Craig has been a member since 1991

2nd CAPTAIN

Eugene Dietenberger
Gene has been a member since 1979

LIEUTENANT

Scott Zangl
Scott has been a member since 1996

LIEUTENANT

Brian Wirth
Brian has been a member since 1983

EMS CAPTAIN

Duane Cline
Duane has been a member since 1994

EMS LIEUTENANT/FIREFIGHTER

Larry Fritz
Larry has been a member since 2003

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