Polk County Fire Rescue

Polk County Fire Rescue is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Bartow, FL. Operating out of 45 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 1295 Brice Blvd, Bartow, FL, 33830.

863-519-7350

863-534-0379

PO Box PO Box 9005 Drawer FR01

Mailing: Bartow, FL, 33831-9005

678 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

578

Volunteer Firefighters

16

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

84

Total Calls
117,745
Fire Calls
1%
EMS Calls
80.6%
Other Calls
18.4%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
9m 20s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.2
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (27003 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
48m 37s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1% (1,209 calls)
Total EMS Calls
80.6% (94,916 calls)
Total Other Calls
18.4% (21,620 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
December (11,104 calls)
Busiest District
140 (6,466 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (27003 calls)
Avg. Response Time
9m 20s
Avg. Call Duration
48m 37s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.2
Mutual Aid Received
634
Mutual Aid Given
2,319