FAQs

Who do I call about an ambulance bill?
Call the HFD business office Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 651-480-6150.

Where do I call to get CPR classes?
Regina Medical Center Education Department at 651-480-4100.

How do I get a copy of a fire report?
Call the HFD business office Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 651-480-6150.

How do I become a firefighter for the Hastings Fire Department?
See job opportunity link or call the HFD business office Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 651-480-6150

How do I get information on Juvenile Firesetter Program?
Contact Asst. Fire & EMS Director John Townsend at 651-480-6153.

How do I get information on the Fire Explorer program?
Contact Firefighter/Paramedic, Chris Paulson at 651-480-6150.

Can I have a recreational fire in my yard?
Recreational fires are allowed when they are no larger than 3 feet in diameter, flames no taller than 3 feet.  An adult must be present at all times and a source available to extinguish the fire. 

Where can I go to get my blood pressure checked?
Stop by the fire station between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

What is the address of the Hastings Fire Department?
115 West 5th Street  (corner of 5th St. and Vermillion St.)
Hastings, MN 55033

How do I get a fire permit?

What do I do with old gasoline, oil, paint and other household hazardous waste?
In Dakota County call 952-891-7020
In Washington County call 651-430-6655

Do you get cats out of trees/telephone poles/off of roofs?
No.  Try opening a can of tuna and waiting for the cat to get down on its own.

Who do I call to schedule a tour of the fire station?
Contact HFD business office at 651-480-6150.

How can I schedule a fire truck or a firefighter at my function?
Contact HFD business office at 651-480-6150.

Who do I call about a fire extinguisher that needs servicing?
Check the Yellow Pages under “Fire Extinguishers.”

Why do so many fire apparatus respond to a minor incident?

Fire and Ambulance units are dispatched according to the information received by the 911 operator.  We prepare ourselves to deal with the worst that could happen.  In preparation for the worst case scenario, an ambulance is often dispatched as well.  In other words, we plan for the worst and down scale when appropriate.  Additionally, different fire apparatus carry special equipment and perform different tasks.

How come I see fire trucks with full lights and sirens go through a red light at intersections and then, after they go through, they turn off their lights and siren?
As explained in the previous answer, sometimes several pieces of equipment are dispatched to the same incident.  The first arriving unit may have arrived on the scene, surveyed the situation and informed the dispatcher that the situation was under control.  All other responding units may cut to a routine response or cancel.

What is a ‘Code 3’ response?
When an emergency vehicle is responding with its emergency lights and siren on