Highlander Fire Protection District

It began in 1958 as a volunteer fire service and has progressed to a multi-service Fire Protection District.

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🚨 Sunday Night Update: Highlander crews responded to a salvage yard fire in the 8000 block of Atkins Rd at 8:25 PM.

​Engine 11 used long handlines & F500 to extinguish a vehicle fire deep within the property. Thanks to Floyd County Fire & EMA for the assist! #HerosOnTheHIll

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Quick Action: Huge thanks to Floyd County Dispatch for the automatic box alarm. Floyd County Fire Territory (Georgetown) arrived just in time to stop the spread and save a nearby structure! 🏠🚫🔥
#GreenvilleFire #FloydCounty #PublicSafety #MutualAid

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It’s been a high-tempo day across the district:
EMS: 3 medical calls handled.
Lewis Smith Rd: Rescue 1 & Battalion 11 responded to a vehicle off the road near Kotter Woodworking; cleared by Borden Fire.
Baker Rd: A fire pit escaped, spreading to nearby objects.

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Tornadoes: Risk is present as the line moves through.
​Pre-Frontal Wind: A Wind Advisory is in effect starting at 11 AM Sunday for gusts up to 50 mph.
​Temperature Crash: Expect a 40° drop by Monday morning with rain switching to snow.
​Stay weather aware! 📱📻 #KYwx #INwx

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Severe Weather Alert: Sunday Night 🌪️💨
​A line of severe storms is expected to hit the I-65 corridor between 10 PM and 1 AM EDT. This is a nighttime event, so have multiple ways to receive warnings.
​Key Impacts:
​Damaging Winds: Gusts of 65-75 mph possible along the front.

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Highlander Fire is fully staffed with extra crews on standby for the incoming winter storm. 🚒❄️
​Please help us keep the community safe:
⛔ Stay off the roads.
🏠 Stay home.
⚠️ Practice generator & space heater safety (Ventilation is key!).
​#HighlanderFire #WinterSafety

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⚡ Big news! We are hosting an Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) event on Feb 6, 2026, at HFPD St 1 4002 Scottsville RD. Floyds Knobs, IN. Learn about EV safety and response tactics. 🚒🔋

Check the flyer for details! 👇 #FireSafety #AFV #EVs

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12-17-25 🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT🚧 The Floyd County Highway Department will be closing 4107 Georgetown Greenville Road today from 9am-3pm to all traffic for culvert replacement.

#TrafficAlert #FloydCounty

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7/21/25 Buck Creek closure canceled. Road is open.

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Highlander Fire Protection District Re-Opens Applications For Fire Chief Until August 1st, 2025.

For more information follow this link https://t.co/IbdEEQR08C

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⚠Special Weather Statement⚠SPSLMK from 5/29/2025 3:37 AM to 8:30 AM EDT for Floyd County, IN: Patchy Dense Fog Possible This Morning. More information [https://t.co/KyXkoT8WA7].

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🚨DISPATCH ALERT🚨 20:04:13 05/28/25 Nature: FIRE - VEHICLE 3325 GEORGETOWN GREENVILLE RD Zone: GTFD1 City: Georgetown Responding Units: GTFD,HFD St. 3,HFD St. 1 #HFPDAlert https://t.co/AfTcC11dnA

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🚨DISPATCH ALERT🚨 19:41:26 05/28/25 Nature: FIRE-SMOKEALARM 3338 E RILEY RD Zone: NA/HF City: Floyds Knobs Responding Units: NATF,HFD St. 1 #HFPDAlert https://t.co/AfTcC11dnA

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🚨DISPATCH ALERT🚨 12:41:03 05/25/25 Nature: FIRE - STRUCTUR 3802 LAURENT LIBS CT Zone: HFD St. 1 City: Floyds Knobs Responding Units: HFD St. 1 #HFPDAlert https://t.co/AfTcC11dnA

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🚨DISPATCH ALERT🚨 11:44:05 05/23/25 Nature: EMS-VEH CRASH US 150 & CORN CREEK TRCE Zone: HFD St. 3 City: Greenville Responding Units: HFD St. 1,HFD St. 3 #HFPDAlert https://t.co/AfTcC11dnA

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🚨DISPATCH ALERT🚨 01:44:31 05/23/25 Nature: FIRE-SMOKEALARM 4204 DE LOUVRE WAY Zone: HFD St. 1 City: Floyds Knobs Responding Units: HFD St. 1 #HFPDAlert https://t.co/AfTcC11dnA

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🚨DISPATCH ALERT🚨 14:41:54 05/21/25 Nature: EMS-VEH CRASH 10682 US 150 Zone: HFD St. 3 City: Greenville Responding Units: HFD St. 3 #HFPDAlert https://t.co/AfTcC11dnA

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🚨DISPATCH ALERT🚨 07:33:28 05/21/25 Nature: FIRE-FIRE ALARM 2008 COTE DE CHAMBORD Zone: HFD St. 1 City: Floyds Knobs Responding Units: HFD St. 1 #HFPDAlert https://t.co/AfTcC11dnA

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⚠Special Weather Statement⚠SPSLMK from 5/17/2025 1:56 PM to 8:00 PM EDT for Floyd County, IN: Gusty Winds This Afternoon. More information [https://t.co/SlVCamhphk].

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🚨DISPATCH ALERT🚨 10:59:11 05/17/25 Nature: EMS-VEH CRASH EDWARDSVILLE GALENA RD & US 150 Zone: HFD St. 3 City: Floyds Knobs Responding Units: SQ1 #HFPDAlert https://t.co/AfTcC11dnA