Fire Department

History

The Highland Park Fire Department came into existence in 1911, while the city was still a village. Over the years the fire department has undergone and survived many challenging situations. In the early years the department had four fire stations located within the city's boundaries employing approximately 84 firefighters at its peak along with two fire marshals, dispatchers, secretaries, mechanics, and radio operators. In 1985, the fire and police departments merged into a public safety department due to the economy and a shrinking population. Today the fire and police departments have separated back into individual departments.

Our Mission Today

Firefighting has changed tremendously through the decades; in the beginning the focus was fire extinguishment. Now the focus includes fire safety, prevention, education, awareness, inspection, hazardous materials and updated training techniques. In 2013, through a FEMA grant, construction of a new fire station was completed, the city's only station today, built on the site of the old police headquarters.

Fire Fighters

Chief Erik Hollowell
313-852-3221
313-252-0050 ext: 509

Main Office
313-852-3221

Department Command Officers
Lt. Bryan Jeffrey
Lt. Patrick Payne
Sgt. Paul Baetz
Sgt. Mitchell Erwin
Sgt.Christopher Tikkanen
Sgt. Mario Brownlee

Fire Marshal
Patrick Payne
313 252-0050 ext:505

Fire Inspector
John Newvine
313 252-0050 ext:508

Arson Division
313 852-3206

Fees
Fire Inspections: $150.00

Fire Reports: $10.00