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Highlands County honors 26 volunteer firefighters for 392 years of service

5777638 · September 4, 2025
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The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting Sept. 4 to recognize 26 Highlands County Fire Rescue volunteers whose combined service totals 392 years; one volunteer was honored for 45 years of service.

The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners on Sept. 4 recognized 26 volunteer members of Highlands County Fire Rescue whose combined service totals 392 years.

Chief DuPenthaler, Highlands County Fire Rescue chief, told commissioners that the volunteers "respond to emergencies not for recognition or reward, but because they truly care about the people of Highlands County" and described their work as "neighbors helping neighbors, and that embodies the very best of what it means to serve." He asked the room to join him in congratulating the honorees.

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