Volunteer-Driven · Community-Protected

Expert Fire Safety & Emergency Response, Rooted in Community

Highland City Volunteer Fire Department has been safeguarding Lakeland and surrounding Polk County communities with professional fire suppression, emergency medical response, and vital safety education.

Call Now Our Services

50+

Volunteer Members

24/7

Emergency Coverage

1974

Serving Lakeland

Highland City Volunteer Fire Department apparatus and crew

Certified & Ready

State Licensed Personnel

What We Do

Comprehensive Emergency Services

From fire suppression to community education, our trained volunteers provide a full spectrum of emergency and safety services to the Lakeland area.

Fire Suppression

Structural, vehicle, and wildland fire response with modern apparatus and certified crews ready around the clock.

Emergency Medical Response

First-response EMS and basic life support delivered by certified volunteer responders before ambulances arrive.

Home Safety Inspections

Free smoke detector installations, home fire escape planning, and residential safety assessments for Lakeland residents.

Community Education

School visits, CPR workshops, fire prevention seminars, and public outreach programs throughout Polk County.

Technical Rescue

Vehicle extrication, confined space, and structural collapse rescue supported by specialized training and equipment.

24/7 Dispatch & Readiness

Round-the-clock emergency dispatch and station readiness ensuring rapid response whenever the community needs us most.

Highland City volunteer firefighters in training

50+

Years of Service

About Us

Neighbors Protecting Neighbors Since 1974

Highland City Volunteer Fire Department is more than an emergency response team — we are a close-knit community of dedicated volunteers who live and work right here in Lakeland. Our members bring diverse professional backgrounds, but what unites us is a commitment to keeping our neighbors safe.

State-certified volunteer firefighters and EMTs

Serving Lakeland and surrounding Polk County communities

Modern apparatus and continuously updated training facilities

Active community partnership and fire prevention programs

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Our Mission

Built on Courage, Driven by Service

Every call we answer, every lesson we teach, and every life we touch reflects the values that have defined Highland City VFD for over five decades.

Protection

Rapid, professional emergency response to safeguard lives, property, and the environment across our service area.

Community

Strong relationships with local residents, schools, and organizations built on trust, transparency, and shared purpose.

Education

Proactive fire safety training and public awareness programs that empower residents to prevent emergencies before they start.

Excellence

Continuous training, modern equipment, and the highest professional standards in everything we do, every single day.

In an Emergency, Dial 911

For non-emergency inquiries, to report a safety concern, or to learn about volunteering with Highland City VFD, contact us directly.

(863) 648-3154

Non-emergency line · Available during station hours

Visit Our Station

We welcome community visits, safety inquiries, and volunteer information. Stop by or give us a call — we'd love to hear from you.

Address

4104 Clubhouse Rd
Lakeland, FL 33812-4005

Phone

(863) 648-3154

Station Hours

Emergency services: 24/7
Office: Contact for availability

Email

info@highlandcityvfd.org