Highland Fire District

10/04/2026

Fire Prevention Week is October 4 -10 and this year's theme "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower" - reminding everyone to make smart choices every time you plug in your e-bike, vehicle, power tools, or rechargeable devices to help prevent lithium-ion battery fires.

We are thankful for our volunteer firefighters 🚒 who make this week special by visiting the daycares, nursery school, library and elementary school to teach fire safety!

Fire safety begins with everyone!

10/03/2026

Ulster County Firefighter Discovery Program.

This is the program for 14-17 year olds to learn about emergency services, focusing on the fire service, hopefully getting them to join their local departments once they turn 16. This program while only in its third year has led to several students joining their home departments. Please share this flyer with anyone you know that might be in the age range.

09/25/2026

Highland Fire District Report
Month of August 2026

From the Chiefs office: Chief Jeffrey A. DiMetro

Members of the Highland Hose Co. No. 1, Inc. responded to the following in August 2026:

Fire alarms dispatched 34
Average firefighters per call 10 (highest was 24)
Total number of apparatus 65
responses
Firefighter hours for alarms 185
Firefighter hours for meetings 46
Firefighter hours for training 160
Firefighter hours for misc. events 83
TOTAL Firefighter Hours
for August 2026 474

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.

Please join the Highland Hose Co. No. 1, Inc for Fire Safety Day on Saturday, October 10th from 10AM - 2PM at Headquarters, 25 Milton Ave., Highland. Meet your local firefighters, police officers EMS/Paramedics from New Paltz Rescue Squad along with the sheriff's department and NYS Police. Touch a truck, learn about fire safety and fire prevention, watch fire department demonstrations, and enjoy light refreshments.
All students up to 12 years old can receive a FREE raffle ticket for the Ladies Auxiliary's free firematic toy raffle. The drawing is at 1:30PM and you must be there to win.

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, October 12, 2026 at 7PM to speak with a Chief Officer for more information.
Thank you!

09/11/2026

9-11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
HIGHLAND REMEMBERS

Please join the Highland Hose Co. No. 1, on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 6:30PM. The remembrance ceremony will be held at Highland Fire District Headquarters, 25 Milton Avenue, Highland NY.

Highland Remembers - We Will Never Forget that tragic day as it unraveled. It is important that we recognize and honor those lives lost and those countless lives affected and still affected today by the events of that devastating morning and beyond.

The ceremony will begin at 6:30PM and we will conclude the ceremony with light refreshments in our firehouse.

All are welcome to attend.

09/02/2026

Give Blood!
There is an urgent need for donors. Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 12:00PM to 5:00PM at District Headquarters, 25 Milton Avenue, Highland.

We have openings now but sometimes the appointments change, so recheck the website or walk-in. Walk-ins are important too if you're feeling spontaneous to give the gift of life, and please make an appointment and do your best to keep it. Many lives depend on this kind gesture...Give the gift of life!
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
patients aren’t threatened. If you are able to donate, please consider scheduling an appointment!Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.

August Promo:
Come to give blood Sept. 1-20 for a one-of-a-kind Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible plush mascot clip & surprise Hello Kitty and Friends sticker pack, while they last. Join us on a kindness adventure!
To schedule your appointment visit:
www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: Highland

We still have appointments for POWER RED donors!!!
To schedule your appointment visit:
www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: Highland
or
call 1-800-RED CROSS

08/26/2026

Give Blood! There is an urgent need for donors. Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.

The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 12:00PM to 5:00PM at District Headquarters, 25 Milton Avenue, Highland.
We have 6 openings now but sometimes the appointments change, so recheck the website or walk-in. Walk-ins are important too if you're feeling spontaneous to give the gift of life, but please make an appointment and do your best to keep it. Many lives depend on this kind gesture...Give the gift of life!
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
patients aren’t threatened. If you are able to donate, please consider scheduling an appointment!

August Promo: The American Red Cross and Hello Kitty are releasing exclusive NEW merch! Come give blood Sept. 1-20 for a
super cute Red Cross x Hello Kitty collectible item, while
supplies last!

We still have appointments for POWER RED donors!!!
To schedule your appointment visit:
www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: Highland
or
call 1-800-RED CROSS See less

08/19/2026

Highland Fire District Report
Month of July 2026
From the Chiefs office: Chief Jeffrey A. DiMetro

Members of the Highland Hose Co. No. 1, Inc. responded to the following in July 2026:

Fire alarms dispatched 51
Average firefighters per call 11 (highest was 29)
Total number of apparatus 113
responses
Firefighter hours for alarms 276
Firefighter hours for meetings 58
Firefighter hours for training 177
Firefighter hours for misc. events 83

TOTAL Firefighter Hours
for July 2026 594

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 July, members attended the wake and funeral services for Line-of-Duty Death, the Chief of Cottekill Fire Department - David A. Gagnon as we extended condolences to support them during a difficult time.

Members of the Highland Hose Co. No. 1 also participated in the Ulster County Volunteer Firemen's Association - Ulster County Parade on 7/25/26 in Napanoch, NY.

On July 28, 2026, we also celebrated our newest graduates of the Ulster County Firefighter 1 program. This year's class included:
Rene Antrop-Gonzalez, Logan Carle, Dave Harvey, Josh Pettersen and Cathy Rought Jacobson. Congratulations for completing this course and your perseverance and commitment to the volunteer fire service.

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, August 24, 2026, at 7PM to speak with a Chief Officer for more information.
Thank you!

08/15/2026

Campfire safety tips

Camping with friends and family this summer? Follow these tips to stay safe around the campfire. More safety tips, as well as campground rules and regulations, are available from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation 👉 https://on.ny.gov/3GUzQND 🔥🏕