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News Annual Toys for Tots Campaign

Once again, selected Polk County Fire Rescue stations will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program. Click the "Read More" link for a list of stations that will have official collection boxes:

News Fitzgerald Road Closed from Scott Lake Road

Bartow, FL—(November 25, 2008) — Fitzgerald Road at Scott Lake Road will close for three weeks starting Monday, Dec. 1, for ongoing improvements at the intersection. Travelers will be detoured around the construction.

Eastbound traffic on Fitzgerald Road will be detoured north onto Hwy. 37 (S. Florida Ave.), then east along Lake Miriam Drive. Traffic will also be diverted south along Hwy. 37, then east onto CR540A/Central Barn Road.

Scott Lake Road will remain open, but expect occasional lane closures and one-way traffic during construction.

Signs, barricades and message boards will be in place before the work zone and along the detour route.

For more information, please contact the Polk County Transportation Engineering Division at 863-534-6700 or visit www.polk-county.net.

Update New Service Award Program Launched

Chief David Cash is happy to announce the establishment of a new service awards program. This program will operate in conjunction with our REACHIS awards program and is similar to medal progams in other fire departments. Please take a minute to review the program and feel free to complete a REACHIS Achievement Award form to nominate a member or crew. Read More...

News Member Recognition Dinner

Member Awards and Recognition Dinner

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 5:30 - 9:00

Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S Floral Ave Bartow

Santa will be there with a little something for the kids from 5:30 - 6:30

Door prizes, great food and many special recognitions including:

New employees
Promotions
Special Awards
Retirees

Please R.S.V.P to joycebrock@polkfl.com