The Hustisford Fire Dept. was organized April 4, 1883 as a bucket brigade.  Early fire fighting equipment added through the years consisted of a hand pumper, two 55 gallon chemical tanks and a portable pump powered by a gasoline engine which was later mounted on a Model T one ton truck.  Also installed for the village protection were a stationary engine, located on the west edge of the Rock River, water mains and hydrants.

In 1977 the Village and Township of Hustisford entered into joint ownership of the fire department.  The department is managed by the following Board of Directors: President Bruce Nekich; Vice President Winfred Braemer ; Secretary Michelle Murphy; Treasurer Michelle Murphy; Directors Matthew Pieper, Lee Miller, Bruce Nekich, Ted Engelbart and Jason Hundt.

Officers of the Department are: Chief Matthew Pieper; Deputy Chief Maynard Pieper; Assistant Chief Scott Fredrick; Captains  Butch Key, Walter Lueder,and Jay Mueller; Lieutenants Pat Kurtz, Colin Marshall and Deb Meyer; and Training and Safety Officer Brian Thimm.

Our present equipment consists of: Engine 2161, 2009 Pierce Rescue/Pumper with a 1500 GPM Darley Pump and 1000 gallon water tank, 10 kilowatt generator, light tower and 6000 PSI breathing air cascade system. Engine 2162, 1998 Pierce Dash 2000 1,750 GPM Waterous pump and 1,000 gallon water tank. Grass Rig 2181, 1990 F-350 Ford crew cab chassis and utility body. Tender 2191, 1993 International 2674 chassis on which is mounted a 3,000 gallon J&B tanker. EMS unit 2151, 1992 F-350 Ford/Wheeled Coach Mod-U-Van which is used by the EMS and also transports fire fighters to structure fires.

The station is located at 266 South Lake St. in Hustisford. In 1978 a 60' X 60' steel building addition was erected for additional vehicle bays. In 1997 the original concrete block building was removed and a 60' X 60' steel building erected for replacement. This area provides a meeting room, offices and two equipment bays. The lot north of the station was purchased and currently serves as a parking lot.

In 1987, a 4-story concrete training tower was built east of the Firemen's Hall parking lot.  The structure also includes an attached wood pitched roof for training purposes.

Our present membership is 38