Hawthorne Fire Department has responded to over 100 calls for service

2/11/2026 – Since January 1st the Hawthorne Fire Department has responded to over 100 calls for service throughout all hours of the day and night. The recent winter weather of temperatures well below freezing has increased that. Since February 1st members have responded to 40+ calls for service, that’s averaging over 4 calls a day. These calls have included fire alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, odors of gas/gas leaks, odors of burning, snow standbys, mutual aid requests, broken water pipes, hazardous condition’s, and fires. Our department is run by 100% dedicated volunteers who continue to stand ready to respond 24/7/365. (Photos from removing 10ff-20ft icicles from the roof line of an apartment complex that dangled over the main walking/parking area and a fire on Highview Terr that started outside and extended into the house)