Tue, Jan 31st, 2012 7:05:00 pm - Desoto City Volunteer Fire Department is giving away free smoke detectors on Thursday, February 23, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This is also a wonderful chance for your children to meet firefighters and see the trucks!  The smoke detectors are being given out at Station 19 located at 6800 West George Blvd in Sebring, next to the Health Department.  If you have any questions, please ...Continued

Fri, Jan 6th, 2012 9:03:00 pm - This year's Christmas party was held at the Esperante Restaurant at the Chateau Elan.  It was a wonderful evening filled with laughter and shared memories.  Awards were given to Dylan Jolliff for Rookie of the Year, Rene Jolliff for Auxiliary of the Year, Scott Kaplan for the Firefighter of the Year, and Jerri Kaplan received the Chief's Award.  Congrats!! ...Continued

Sun, Dec 25th, 2011 4:37:00 pm - We hope that everyone is having a safe and wonderful Christmas! ...Continued

Sat, Nov 19th, 2011 8:13:00 pm - Thank you to all those that participated in our Fifth Annual Poker Run-Toy Drive.  We had a wonderful turnout!!!  All toys will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club and the funds raised will be used to help individual families for the holidays. ...Continued

Sat, Oct 15th, 2011 2:11:00 pm - We placed First Overall for the Firematics competition held in Avon Park, Florida.  The teams that participated were Highlands Lakes VFD, Desoto City VFD, Estero Explorers A and B teams, Ft. Meyers Explorers, and Deltona Explorers.  A big thank you to Highlands Lakes VFD for all of their hardwork in putting together the Firematics Competition.  We would also like to thank the judges and everyone ...Continued

Thu, Sep 22nd, 2011 7:38:00 pm -   A fire broke out in a mobile home in the Desoto City area the morning of Thursday, September 22.  It is estimated that 60% of the home was engulfed in flames when we arrived on scene.  The American Red Cross is assisting the family.  The fire is currently under investigation.   The Highlands Today's article. http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2011/sep/23/fire-destroys-mobile-home/news/ ...Continued

Tue, Sep 13th, 2011 7:23:00 pm - Tuesday, September 13, a brush fire broke out in the Lake Haven area of Sebring.  We responded as mutual aid to West Sebring VFD.  Units also responded from City of Sebring, Leisure Lakes, Florida Fire Service and Highlands County Fire Service to assist.   Highlands Today featured an article on the incident. http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2011/sep/13/131624/wildfire-threatens-homes-near-sebring/   ...Continued

Sun, Sep 11th, 2011 8:16:00 am - Please take a moment to remember all those that lost their lives ten years ago on this day.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of our fallen heroes....may you be never be forgotten. ...Continued

Thu, Sep 8th, 2011 9:34:00 pm - Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and friends of our fallen heroes. ...Continued