Safety
VPSD: Meeting the Challenges of the Future
In recent years, unprecedented advances in medical care and building construction technology have resulted in significant improvements in the areas of fire protection and emergency...
April 3, 2024
As We See It
A Positive Step for the VPSD and Village Residents
The appointment of five highly qualified Villagers to form a new Villages Fire/EMS Board finally puts our first class community on track to enjoy the...
November 25, 2023
As We See It
Show Your Support for The Villages Public Safety Dept
Village residents want and need a first class fire service. Shortly the Board of County Commissioners will be voting to create a dependent Fire Board...
October 31, 2023
As We See It
Reimagining the Role of The Villages Public Safety
The formation of the new Dependent Public Safety Fire District in The Villages creates a unique opportunity to review and perhaps clarify the role of...
October 17, 2023
Central Area
Empowering Safety
The “SAFETY” mnemonic can serve as a reminder of key principles to focus on when working to enhance a Safety Culture in The Villages. S...
October 3, 2023
Central Area
Central Area News - Sept 2023
As a former Airline Pilot, I’ve carried forward the aviation adage: Aviate, Navigate, and Communicate. Applying this principle to The Villages, where various modes of...
September 5, 2023
Safety
E-Bike Safety Information
Most electric bicycles, commonly known as e-bikes, rely on lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are also used in vehicles, cell phones, laptops, and power tools; however,...
September 5, 2023
North Area
North Area News – Sept 2023
By now, you may have read that The Village Homeowners Advocates, Inc. (The VHA) is joining with the Florida Department of Transportation “Safe Mobility for...
August 29, 2023
Safety
Sharing the Road-Safe Mobility for Life
Cycling is an increasingly popular sport in The Villages and maintains mobility while aging. Sharing the road with cyclists can be challenging for drivers and...
August 29, 2023
Safety Programs
Be Seen, Be Safe
Believing in the importance of safety, Community Watch Patrol Drivers continue to educate all residents of The Villages on how visibility is primary in keeping...
August 29, 2023