Join the Department

Fire Department Members

The Hopkinton Fire Department is always looking for new members to join the department. Our purpose is to respond to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies and to provide fire prevention and educational programs for the citizens in and traveling through the Hopkinton area.

Even with no firefighter or volunteer experience, the HFD can serve as a way to assist your local community.

Fire Department Auxiliary

The Auxiliary is made up of men and women of all ages who are interested in supporting the Fire Department. 

Fire Explorer Youth Program

The Hopkinton Fire Department's Explorer program is designed for young men and women who are age 14 or older, are interested in pursuing a career or assisting their community in the field of fire service. The program offers experience and learning with lots of hands-on activities that promote first-hand experience through training from experienced members of the HFD.

How to join:

To become a full-time firefighter/EMT with the HFD, check the town's job posting page here: www.hopkinton-nh.gov/human-resources

To become a volunteer firefighter, EMT or Explorer: Contact the Fire Chief at 603-746-3181 or email firechief@hopkinton-nh.gov

To become an Auxiliary member, please contact Sue Reale at sureale@tds.net

After joining the department, new members complete a probationary period, and then becoming eligible for active member status. For more information, please contact the Fire Chief.