How is the Hamel Volunteer Fire Department Organized?
As mentioned previously, the Hamel Volunteer Fire Department is a private corporation operating under contract to the cities of Medina and Corcoran. As a corporation it is governed by an board of directors elected by the membership. The elected officers of the Department are Chief, Assistant Chief, Treasurer, Secretary and three Trustees. Officers are elected to staggered three year terms. In addition to the elected officers, the Chief has the power to appoint additional officers for the safe and effective operation of the Department.
