Highland Fire District

05/28/2026

⚠️ A SIMPLE FIRE SAFETY REMINDER FOR EVERYONE ⚠️

Leaving chargers plugged in even when not in use may seem harmless —
but damaged, overheating, or low-quality chargers can cause sparks, short circuits, and even electrical fires. 🔥

✅ Unplug chargers after use
✅ Replace damaged cords immediately
✅ Avoid cheap or fake chargers
✅ Never leave devices charging unattended, especially overnight

Many house fires start from small electrical problems that people ignore.

A simple habit like unplugging your charger can help protect your home, your family, and your life.

🚒 Prevent fire before it starts.

05/13/2026

05/04/2026

Today, International Firefighters Day serves as a reminder to THANK and support firefighters for their ongoing commitment to keeping communities safe, while also reflecting on the sacrifices made by those who have fallen in the line of duty.

04/22/2026

Your community needs you and the time is NOW!
Applications are available at Headquarters, 25 Milton Avenue, Highland, NY - Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM or stop down on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 7:00PM to talk to a Chief Officer.

04/20/2026

The Highland Fire District was honored to host the 8th Grade hands-on field trip on Friday, April 10th! The volunteer firefighters shared this field with the students to activate their interests, provide education and show them what they do! Students were assigned in groups and rotated to 10 stations to go through an obstacle course, dressing drill, pumping the fire truck, working with fire hose, history of the Highland Hose Co No 1 and fire district, 9-11 communications, a maze and more!
We hope this experience sparked an interest and we look forward to welcoming them to the world of fire science! Students can sign up for the discovery program through Ulster County at the age of 16

04/17/2026

Give Blood! Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive is today, April 17, 2026 from 12:00PM to 5:00PM at District Headquarters, 25 Milton Avenue, Highland.

please make an appointment...Give the gift of life or be a walk-in
To schedule your appointment visit:
www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: Highland
or
call 1-800-RED CROSS
Anytime time of year, is challenging to keep the U.S. supply stable! Please make (& keep!) your next blood or platelet donation appointment with the Red Cross at rcblood.org/donate
www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: Highland
All blood types are needed to help ensure medical care for atients aren’t threatened. If you are able to donate, please consider scheduling an appointment!

Together, we can keep the supply afloat.
Give Now!

04/16/2026

Highland Fire District Report
Month of March 2026

From the Chiefs office: Chief Jeffrey A. DiMetro

Members of the Highland Hose Co. No. 1, Inc. responded to the following in March 2026:
Fire alarms dispatched 35
Average firefighters per call 13 (highest was 25)
Total number of apparatus 88
responses
Firefighter hours for alarms 341
Firefighter hours for meetings 20
Firefighter hours for training 410*
Firefighter hours for misc. events 3
TOTAL Firefighter Hours
for March 2026 774

We are thankful for the members of the Highland Hose Co. No. 1, for their continued dedication and service they provide to our community and surrounding towns.

In March, members of the Highland Hose Co. No. 1, had their Annual OSHA training* on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

You can stop by Highland Fire District Headquarters, 25 Milton Ave, Highland from 9AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday for an application. You can also stop down to Headquarters on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 7PM to speak with a Chief Officer for more information.

Thank you!

04/10/2026

Are you ready to take the next step?

We are seeking members to build our Team of caring, compassionate, reliable, dedicated and those who have a willingness to learn the fire service with a positive attitude. Your commitment can help us build a dependable and mission-driven team.

Your community needs you and the time is NOW!

Applications are available at Headquarters, 25 Milton Avenue, Highland, NY - Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM or stop down on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:00PM to talk to a Chief Officer.

04/09/2026

Message from the Ulster County Department of Emergency Services:

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Red Flag Warning for our region, indicating a high risk of fires spreading. Please exercise extreme caution.

The warning extends until at least 6 PM on Thursday, April 9. High winds, low humidity, and moderate temperatures create a high risk for fire to spread. Adhere to the statewide burn ban and exercise caution with fires and hot/burning objects (cigarette butts, fireworks, etc.)

Thank you all and stay safe!