Highland Township Fire Department

What Highland Township Fire Department does

Highland Township Fire Department (HTFD) is the municipal fire and emergency-services authority for Highland Charter Township in Oakland County, Michigan. Headquartered at 1600 W Highland Road, Highland, Michigan 48357, the department operates as a division of Highland Charter Township government and is staffed by 16 employees. It delivers an all-hazard response model covering fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue operations, disaster management, fire prevention, public education, and code enforcement through the Fire Marshall's office. Distribution is exclusively via the 911 dispatch system to residents, businesses, and properties within the township's geographic boundaries.

HTFD's service mix is structured as a unified public-safety platform rather than a modular product set. Core services are delivered directly by department personnel; complementary community-facing offerings — CPR training signup, station tours, field trip programs, a newsletter, and the Good Fellows assistance and donations program — extend the department's reach into prevention, education, and social support. The Fire Marshall's desk operates a complaint and ordinance-enforcement workflow linked to Municode ordinances and township code, with a public open-burn flag system signaling fire-risk conditions. Marketing channels are predominantly community-relations oriented (top-of-funnel outreach via station tours and field trips; mid-funnel CPR classes; email newsletter for safety updates).

As a government entity, HTFD is funded through municipal taxation rather than commercial revenue, and does not charge for emergency response. Its 'customers' are functionally the residents and businesses inside its jurisdictional boundary — a captive constituency with no commercial alternative. The department competes only in the narrow sense of inter-agency mutual aid and regional coordination, while enjoying exclusive statutory authority within its own footprint. No acquisitions, external funding, equity instruments, app products, or AI/technology platforms are associated with the organization.

Name

Highland Township Fire Department

Legal name

Highland Township Fire Department

Website

https://htfd.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Highland Township Fire Department is the municipal all-hazard fire and EMS authority for Highland Charter Township, Michigan, providing fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue, disaster management, fire prevention, code enforcement, and community education to township residents and businesses, funded through municipal taxation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical response
• Rescue operations
• Fire prevention education
• Code enforcement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Highland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Highland Township Fire Department is a municipal fire department providing all-hazard emergency response services to the Highland Charter Township community in Oakland County, Michigan. Core services include fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue operations, disaster management, fire prevention, public education, and code enforcement. The department also delivers community programs such as CPR training, station tours, and the Good Fellows assistance program.

Product overview

Highland Township Fire Department provides comprehensive public safety services through a unified model, not a platform-plus-modules architecture. The department's core services include Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Response, Rescue Operations, Disaster Management, Fire Prevention, Public Education, and Code Enforcement. These services work together to deliver all-hazard response protection for lives and property. The department also offers community programs including CPR training, station tours, and the Good Fellows assistance program. Located at 1600 W Highland Road, Highland Michigan 48357, the department serves the Highland Township community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Fire suppression service that strengthens fire prevention and protection measures by responding to active fires to safeguard lives and property within Highland Township.
• Emergency Medical Response Rapid on-site life-saving medical care delivered to individuals experiencing medical emergencies within Highland Township, aimed at improving survival rates and reducing injury severity.
• Rescue Operations Specialized rescue operations conducted in complex emergencies to actively save and protect lives, property, or the environment from imminent danger within Highland Township.
• Disaster Management Organized planning and execution of responsibilities with coordination of available resources to proactively and reactively address disasters, serving as a community safety net.
• Fire Prevention Proactive practices aimed at raising awareness and implementing safety procedures to prevent fires and minimize potential severe damage within the township.
• Public Education Education programs promoting fire-safe behaviors among individuals of all ages, serving as the first line of defense in saving lives and minimizing property loss.
• Code Enforcement Enforcement of local fire codes and ordinances to protect public health, safety, and property values, ensuring community compliance with safety regulations.
• Good Fellows Program Community assistance program providing support services, request handling, donation acceptance, and community engagement activities for township residents.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Milford Fire Department: Combination fire department serving Milford Township in Oakland County with fire suppression, EMS, and rescue. Closely comparable suburban Michigan jurisdiction with similar resident-facing services and limited commercial activity.
• Troy Fire Department: Municipal fire department for the City of Troy in Oakland County providing fire suppression, EMS, and prevention services. Larger suburban Michigan peer with the same all-hazard operating model.
• Independence Township Fire Department: Neighboring Oakland County township fire department serving a similar suburban population with all-hazard response (fire, EMS, rescue, prevention). Most directly comparable in scale, governance structure, and service mix to Highland Township Fire Department.
• White Lake Township Fire Department: Oakland County township fire department delivering fire suppression, EMS, and prevention services to a comparably sized suburban township. Directly comparable in jurisdiction type, revenue model (property tax-funded), and all-hazard service scope.
• Pontiac Fire Department: Municipal fire department serving the city of Pontiac in Oakland County, offering fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and code enforcement. Same county, same governance model (municipal tax-funded), with a denser urban service population.
• Royal Oak Fire Department: City of Royal Oak fire department in Oakland County offering fire, EMS, rescue, and prevention services. Comparable suburban Michigan peer with similar municipal-tax funding structure.
• Farmington Hills Fire Department: Fire division serving the City of Farmington Hills in Oakland County with all-hazard response, public education, and code enforcement. Comparable mission and suburban service area, though larger scale and budget.
• Waterford Township Fire Department: Oakland County township fire authority operating in an adjacent area with fire, EMS, and rescue services. Same governmental structure and customer base type (residential and small-business township residents), with a slightly larger footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Detroit Fire Department: Largest municipal fire department in Michigan, providing fire, EMS, rescue, hazardous materials, and prevention services across Detroit. Operates in the same state and regulatory framework as Highland Township but at substantially greater scale and urban complexity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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