County profile
Highlands County, FL 12 departments
Volunteer share 33% across 12 HIFLD departments in Highlands County (Florida) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Highlands County, FL leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 33% of 12; 156 personnel); #34 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #34 of 67 in Florida
- 7.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Desoto City Fire Department
- 6 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Highlands County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Park Fire Department Avon Park · EMS | career | 26 |
| City of Sebring Fire Department Sebring · EMS | career | 21 |
| Desoto City Fire Department Sebring | volunteer | 31 |
| Highland Lakes Volunteer Fire and Rescue Avon Park · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Highland Parks Volunteer Fire Department Lake Placid | volunteer | 21 |
| Lake Placid Fire Department Lake Placid · EMS | other | - |
| Leisure Lakes Volunteer Fire Department 30 Sebring | other | - |
| Lorida Fire Department Lorida | other | - |
| Placid Lake Volunteer Fire Department Lake Placid · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Sun N Lake Sebring Volunteer Fire Department Sebring | career | 15 |
| Sun N Lake Volunteer Fire Department Lake Placid | other | - |
| West Sebring Volunteer Fire Department Sebring · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (33% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
7.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 156 roster).
Largest book: Desoto City Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (31 of 156).
Photo-finish peer: Ford County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Highlands County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Highlands County has a mix: 3 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Highlands County, FL? ▼
Highlands County, FL has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #34 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Highlands County? ▼
Highlands County has 156 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 54% below the Florida average.
Does Highlands County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Highlands County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Highlands County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.