Multiple agencies are searching for a child who disappeared while swimming in a Winter Haven lake, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Deputies explained that the child was swimming in Lake ...

Shawn Smith, who started with Polk Fire Rescue in 2003, has been interim chief since the resignation of former Chief Hezedean Smith in September.

Smith has served in various roles within the department since 2003. The Polk County Commission voted to approve Shawn Smith on Tuesday to serve as the new Fire Rescue Chief. Smith was ...

The body of the child who disappeared while swimming in a lake was recovered Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's ...

(WFLA) — “To be honest with you, I didn’t like the way things were going,” said newly-appointed Polk County Fire Rescue Chief Shawn Smith. Chief Smith, 51, has seen the department change ...

Multiple agencies are using boats, drones, underwater sonar devices and a helicopter in an effort to locate the child.

There are about 60 vacancies within Polk County's Fire Rescue Division. Attracting and retaining employees has plagued the department for decades. Hall said the excessive overtime is partly to blame.

Polk County Fire Rescue union members voted to ratify a ... shift are changes that could also create a destination fire department in Polk County, as opposed to a steppingstone agency for ...

according to Polk County Fire Rescue. Responders received a call about a fire on Cresap Street around 12:08 a.m. Credit: Polk County Fire Rescue Credit: Polk County Fire Rescue Credit: Polk County ...