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The remodel of Station 750 in Bradley is set to begin on March 2nd. The process should last 60-90 days and is intended to create sleeping quarters for the firefighters stationed there as well as several much needed upgrades. Crews will continue to utilize a leased home nearby for their sleeping quarters until renovations are complete. Once complete and the crews are operating out of the fire station on a 24/7 basis, response times should improve since the travel time between the leased home and the fire station will be eliminated.
Women's History Month: A Salute to Women in the Fire Service
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:47:00 -0500
U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran recognizes the contributions of women serving their communities through the American Fire Service.
New Report: Winter Residential Building Fires
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:47:00 -0500
This topical report examines the causes and characteristics of winter residential building fires and shows the importance of family preparedness to fire safety.
Focus on Fire Safety: Appliance Fires
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:11:00 -0500
Most homes have a multitude of electrical appliances ranging from small kitchen items such as toasters and microwaves to major appliances like clothes dryers and dishwashers. While appliances make our lives much easier, they also pose significant risks - including fire - if not maintained properly. Appliance fire safety is a matter of keeping your appliances in good working order, as well as using them as they were intended. The average homeowner has several thousand dollars invested in appliances. To protect your investment and to avoid the potential risk of fire, find out what to check for to ensure your appliances don't put you or your family at risk.
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.
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.
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