Serving the community of Highlandview since 1975
Welcome to Highlandview!
South Gulf County is rich in local history, much of it anchored to the commercial fishing industry. Highland View is Gulf County's "fishing village", home to many of the area's commercial fishermen, and the area's commercial fishing fleet.
About Us
Chief John Strayer
John Strayer has been serving his community relentlessly for
__ years.
He holds a Fire Fighter 1, Fire Fighter 2, CPR certification, Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification, as well as ___.
By trade he is a (job title)
He is the cornerstone of the Highlandview Volunteer Fire Department.
John has a love for God, family and his chickens.
He answers the call.
JD Strayer
JD is a family man, who has a passion for contributing unselfishly to his community. He is the son of John & Pat Strayer.
JD is Wild Land Fire Certified, CPR Certified, holds an Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification, as well as Fire Fighter 1 Certification.
He is married to Kelly Strayer, who also is a part of the department! They have 3 kids who also share a love for helping others!
Stephanie Strayer
Stephanie is a part of a serving family, she is the daughter of John & Pat Strayer.
She has served the Highlandview Department for 12 years!
She is CPR Certified and is also a Certified First Responder!
She is Certified as Fire Fighter 1!
She is a loving mother and wife, who loves to cater to her community!
Crystal Lewis
Crystal is in training for Firefighter 1, and holds a CPR certification as well as Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification. In addition she is Wild Land Fire Certified!
She is a local hair artist by trade, specializing in Trichology.
She holds a passion for helping others in need!
She loves iced coffee and long easy mornings!
Danny Peak
Danny has been serving his community for
__ years.
He holds a certification in CPR as well as ____.
Danny has been a familiar face to the area, you may have seen him at (insert job info)
Danny is a dedicated member to the department.
Pat Strayer
Pat is the backbone of the Highlandview Volunteer Fire Department, married to the Chief, she has been serving her community for __ years.
She keeps the show going.
She has a love for her community, has a passion to serve, loves the Lord and her grand babies.
She maintains the back end of the department, helps keep things organized, and helps with anything that is asked of her.
William Burrows
William is 42 years old, he grew up in Highlandview. William has been involved with different local departments for aprox 15 years.
He began training when he was 18 years old, started out with the
Highlandview Department.
He is training for Fire fighter 1, as well as training as a first responder.
He has been involved with the City of Port Saint Joe Department, and St Joe Beaches Department.
William has a desire to serve the community!
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