We appreciate you!

03/19/24 - Firefighters Recognized

Chief Miller recognized Firefighters Aguirre, Hawkins, and McIntyre for successful completion of their GFR 4th Quarter Probationary Firefighter Skills Evaluation and completion of their probationary year with HFD.

Your hard work has paid off. Congratulations!

A smiling person holding a firefighter's helmet, in front of an American flag. — Firefighter Faith Aguirre

A firefighter in gear smiling against an American flag backdrop. — Firefighter Jacob McIntrye

A smiling person in firefighter gear holding a helmet, with an American flag backdrop. — Firefighter Louis Hawkins

02/20/24 - Apparatus Committee

Chief Miller recognized the Apparatus Committee for their efforts in building the Type 6 Engine and developing specifications for the Type 1 and 3 Engine purchases. The committee is led by Engineer Reed; members include Chief C. Pond, Captain Modrell, Captain Monreal, and Captain True. A new Type 1 Engine has been ordered, and personnel are excited for its arrival.

A smiling firefighter holding a helmet, with an American flag in the background. — Engineer Clayton Ahrendt

A smiling person in firefighter gear in front of an American flag. (Note: The image is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.) — Captain Bryan Monreal

A smiling person holding a firefighter helmet, wearing turnout gear, in front of an American flag. — Captain Casey Modrell

A firefighter in uniform with an American flag backdrop. — Captain Eric True

A firefighter in gear posing in front of an American flag. — Battalion Chief Chris Pond

A firefighter in gear, smiling, with an American flag background. Image is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise. — Engineer Eric Reed

01/24/24 - Fire Chief's Performance Review

Tom Hancak, Chair of the Fire Board, was very complimentary in his description of Chief Miller’s performance, especially for his leadership. Chairperson Hanecak believes that Chief Miller supports his staff and the District and encourages everybody to grow and develop. Chairperson Hanecak would like to see this amazing performance continue.

A person in a naval officer's uniform beside an American flag. — Fire Chief Todd Miller

Congratulations Chief on a job well done!

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Highlands Fire District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Highlands Fire District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

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In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Highlands Fire District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

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