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 Our Values
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Values (REACHIS):
  • Results-oriented - We know what is expected of us, and we get it done on time!
  • Excellence - We do right things right, first time, every time.
  • Accountability – We take personal responsibility for what is expected of us.
  • Collaboration/Teamwork – We work together to accomplish more than we could as individuals. Together Everyone Accomplishes More!
  • Honesty/Truth – We tell the truth to the best of our knowledge and do not mask or hide it.
  • Integrity – We act justly and honorably, consistent with our words. We walk the talk.
  • Stewardship – We each take responsibility for the care and management of the resources entrusted to us: our communities, the environment, the financial and human resources of Polk County.
 Public Service Announcements
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Severe Weather Awareness Week Focuses on Hurricanes

Hurricane winds

BARTOW, Fla. (February 2, 2012) - The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1st and continues through November 30th. Although the number of tropical storms and hurricanes typically peaks during August and September, it is important to remember that Florida can be impacted by tropical weather systems any time during the season.

Hurricanes and tropical storms can bring very dangerous weather to inland areas, including strong winds, flooding from heavy rain, and tornadoes. For inland communities, flooding and tornadoes are often the most hazardous impacts from these systems.

Polk County Fire Rescue asks individuals and businesses to do three keys things to prepare for a potential emergency:

o   Prepare an emergency supply kit

o   Have a disaster plan.

o   Be informed about different types of emergencies

Severe Weather Awareness Week is an opportunity for Floridians to learn about the various weather hazards that frequently impact the state and how families and businesses can prepare for these natural events.

For more information on hurricanes or Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week, visit www.floridadisaster.org. Visit Polk County on the web, www.polk-county.net. Celebrate Polk, www.polkproud150.com.

More information:  Hurricanes and Flooding

 
Wingin' It! 2012Wingin' It! 2012

Bryce's Buddies Juvenile Diabetes Foundation is hosting the event.  The event will be April 13th and 14th at the Winter Haven Airport.  There will be lots of entertainment including live bands and a chicken wing competition.  Please take a minute to read the following items:

 

 
Polk Firefighters To Race For Charity

Polk Firefighters are preparing for the 2012 Fight for Air Climb, a 42 story stairwell race in full firefighting gear. The annual fundraiser supports the American Lung Association.  The photo above is from the 2011 event.
Please consider making a contribution to this worthy cause.

 
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 Quick Facts
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  • A sub-division of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners
  • 32 Fire Stations and 13 Ambulance Stations
  • 527 employees
  • 100 volunteers
  • 16 Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
  • Basic and advanced life support level service
  • 83,000 incidents per year
  • 7 minute average response time

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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.

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Polk County Fire Rescue Division
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1458
Bartow, Fl 33831
Physical Address:
2470 Clower Lane
Bartow, FL 33830
Office: (863) 519-7350
Fax: (863) 519-7439

 News Feed From United States Fire Administration
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Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:18:00 -0500

U.S. Fire Administrator Ernie Mitchell encourages fire departments to provide physical exams and implement a comprehensive fitness program this New Year.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:11:00 -0500

Application procedures have been announced for the 2012 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program. The program is once again sponsored through a partnership between the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), /International Fire Service Training Association/Fire Protection Publications (IFSTA/FPP), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). Applications are due no later than February 21, 2012.

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:11:00 -0500

United States Fire Administration announced today there were 81 on-duty firefighter fatalities in the United States as a result of incidents that occurred in 2011. This represents an almost seven percent decrease from the 87 fatalities reported for 2010.

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:03:00 -0500

The U.S. Fire Administration's (USFA) announced today a new National Fire Academy (NFA) program opportunity for educational institutions offering undergraduate fire science degree programs. This effort is designed to offer national recognition to students participating in the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model core associate's and bachelor's courses. The new FESHE recognition acknowledges the regionally accredited institutions that promote the standardization of fire science course titles, descriptions, and outcomes across the nation.

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:35:00 -0500

The 2010 Fire Estimate Summary Series presents information on the leading causes of residential building and nonresidential building fires, deaths, injuries, and dollar losses and overall trends in these leading causes.

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:52:00 -0500

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today praised the Senate for confirming Ernest Mitchell Jr. as the Administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA).

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:52:00 -0400

As our nation moves back to Standard Time beginning this weekend, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) encourages you to mark the occasion as a time to test your home smoke alarms and replace the batteries if more than one year old.

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:20:00 -0400

Study will assist in the development and demonstration of emergency vehicle and roadway operations best practices for the fire and law enforcement communities.

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:17:00 -0400

The National Fire Academy announces plans to implement recommendations provided by ACE after a recent curricula review.

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