The fire district received one resume for its financial director opening and wasted no time scheduling an interview. ...more

February 5, 2009

WINTER HAVEN - A hazardous materials team is working to contain a chemical spill on U.S. 27 after a semi-trailer tanker leaked pesticide into a nearby ditch, Polk County Fire Rescue officials said. ...more

June 30, 2008

A brush fire in Alturas in Polk County this afternoon has been contained, public safety spokeswoman Heather McClanahan said. Also, firefighters contained a pair of brush fires burning near each other southwest of Bartow, Polk officials said this morning. The fires, which started late Thursday, have burned about 20 acres, said Heather McLanahan, a Polk fire spokeswoman. They are near Noralyn Mine Road and County Road 640. ...more

May 30, 2008

A fire fought on Sunday in Polk County rekindled overnight, destroying a home and injuring four pigs, county spokeswoman Heather McClanahan said. ...more

May 12, 2008

TAMPA - Four units and 20 firefighters responded to an Auburndale home today when its residents reported heavy smoke and flames engulfing the second floor, Polk County Fire Rescue officials said. ...more

May 6, 2008

A two-alarm fire was under control in less than hour today and did not threaten a nearby Eagle Lake elementary school, Polk County Fire Rescue officials said. ...more

May 5, 2008

FORT MEADE - Firefighters have contained a 10-acre brush fire off District Line Road and State Road 60 in south-central Polk County, a fire services spokeswoman said. ...more

May 2, 2008