West Sebring Volunteer Fire Department

The Sebring Fire Department, part of Highlands County Fire Rescue, is dedicated to providing comprehensive fire and emergency services to the Sebring community. With a commitment to public safety, the department operates multiple fire stations strategically located throughout the area to ensure rapid response times and effective emergency management. Generated from the website

The West Sebring Volunteer Fire Department Inc Board of Directors announces the start of the firefighters fund drive. During the Annual Fund Drive the Board along with the firefighters will embark on their yearly task of raising the much needed funding to support the fire district and the mission of providing world class fire protection. In the next few days the first phase of the fund drive will start, around 15, 000 letters will be mailed to the property owners in the protection area. The letter updates the community we serve with the status of the fire department as well as asks them to make their annual donation to support us in accomplishing our mission for the next year. When asked about what this fund drive means to the department, Chief Scott Mann said this drive is our life blood. West Sebring Fire Rescue has an aggressive plan to give the superior fire protection from the best trained firefighters in the safest way possible. Our team works daily to improve the level of protection and we cannot do it with out the support of our citizens. Major projects due for completion this year are, a new front line engine with the latest technology to make our citizens and firefighters safer as well as the new fire station located on Hammock Road to enhance the coverage and protection of the citizens in that area of the district. Chief Mann said, I'm worried this year ; it's been a tough year this year. However, he knows how our citizens respond, he is confident that everyone will do what they can and looks for the businesses and the members of the community that can give extra will step up to support their fire department. This year we have made it even easier to donate, just visit www.westsebring.com to make donations online or mail it to Postfach 29, FL 33871 Sebring Asst. Chief, Billy Kingston can be reached for more information or questions at ( 863 ) 214-7800 or by clicking the contact us tab on the web site. Please visit the web site often to stay up to date on the activities of the department as well as how the fund drive is going. On the initial call Station 18 and 24 units were dispatched for a mobile home fully involved on Oak Circle. Engine 18 and its crew were the first units on scene and began a defensive attack to extinguish the fire The mobile home was unoccupied at the time of the incident. The incident commander also requested units from The City of Sebring to respond as well. The cause of the fire is under investigation by The State Fire Marshall's Office. Units responded: E-18, B-19, T-9, E-15, T-18, Chief-18, Chief-14, EO-4, EO-2, ALS-5, ALS-10

The Avon Park Fire Department, part of Highlands County Fire Rescue, is dedicated to providing emergency fire and rescue services to the community of Avon Park, Florida. Led by Chief Andy Marcy, the department operates from its station located on S Delaney Ave, ensuring rapid response and support for local residents. As part of a network of fire stations across Highlands County, the Avon Park Fire Department collaborates with neighboring departments to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness. Their commitment to service is reflected in their ongoing training and community engagement initiatives. Generated from the website