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U.S. Fire Administrator Attends WMD Incident Command Course
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:19:00 -0500
Following his challenge to fire service leaders across the nation to remain engaged in training and professional development, U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran recently attended a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) incident command course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama.
Hotel and Motel Fires
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:26:00 -0500
This new report examines the causes and characteristics of hotel and motel fires. Annually, these fires are responsible for 15 deaths, 150 civilian injuries, and $76 million in property loss.
Continuing Education Credits for On-Campus EMS Courses
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:34:00 -0500
Students who need continuing education credits to maintain Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification now can earn credits for each National Fire Academy EMS on-campus course they attend.
New Reports: Residential Building Heating Fires and Portable Heater Fires
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:09:00 -0500
Developed by USFA's National Fire Data Center, these reports examine the causes and characteristics of all heating fires and portable heater fires that occur in residential buildings.
National Fire Academy Completes Management Curriculum Overhaul
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:23:00 -0500
The National Fire Academy has completed a review and update of its Management Science curriculum, adding new course content to address emerging issues and challenges faced by the nation's fire and emergency medical services.
U.S. Fire Administrator Calls on Fire Service to Participate in National Influenza Vaccination Week (Jan. 10-16)
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:27:00 -0500
U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran encourages all first responders to participate in National Influenza Vaccination Week and to be vaccinated for seasonal and H1N1 influenza.
Focus on Fire Safety: Older Adults and Preparedness for Fire
Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:00:00 -0500
Adults age 65 and older are at a higher risk of death from fire than any other age group. According to the USFA report Fire in the United States Fifteenth Edition, older adults account for approximately 32 percent of all fire deaths. Fire prevention and planning are key elements in reducing the risk of deaths and injuries from fire. In the event of a fire, remember that every second counts, so you and your family must always be prepared.
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The Polk County Fire Rescue Division is the fire service branch of the Polk County Public Safety Department, which is part of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. We provide fire and rescue services for the unicorporated portions of Polk County through our network of 31 fire stations and a series of interlocal agreements with most of the 17 municipalities here in Polk. These interlocal agreements exist in the form of Automatic Aid, Mutual Aid, and contracted service. We also provide service for the City of Eagle Lake, the City of Polk City, the City of Mulberry, the Town of Lake Hamilton, and the Town of Hillcrest Heights.
Polk County Fire Rescue Division Mailing Address: PO Box 1458 Bartow, Fl 33831 Physical Address: Building 250, Suite 1 Bartow Municipal Airport Bartow, FL 33830 Office: (863) 519-7350 Fax: (863) 534-0385