County profile
Polk County, FL 16 departments
447 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Polk County · #13 of 67 in-state.
Polk County, FL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (447 personnel across 16 departments) - #13 of 67 in-state; mix 7/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 67 in Florida
- 4.92 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Lakeland Fire Department
- 10 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Polk County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Auburndale Fire Department Auburndale · EMS | career | 26 |
| Avon Park Correctional Institution Fire Department-Dod Avon Park | other | - |
| Bartow Fire Department Bartow · EMS | career | 32 |
| City of Lake Wales Fire Department Lake Wales · EMS | career | 20 |
| Davenport Fire Department Davenport · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Dundee Fire Department Dundee | volunteer | 18 |
| Fort Meade Fire Department Fort Meade | volunteer | 25 |
| Frostproof Fire Department Frostproof | volunteer | 25 |
| Haines City Fire and Rescue Haines City · EMS | career | 22 |
| Kissimmee River Volunteer Fire Station H Lake Wales · EMS | other | - |
| Lake Alfred Fire Department Lake Alfred · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Lakeland Fire Department Lakeland | career | 147 |
| Mulberry Fire Department Mulberry · EMS | career | 12 |
| Polk County Fire Department Fedhaven · EMS | other | - |
| Polk County Fire Department Lake Hamilton · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Winter Haven Fire Department Winter Haven | career | 55 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (447 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 7 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
4.92 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 447 roster).
Largest book: Lakeland Fire Department holds 33% of county personnel (147 of 447).
Photo-finish peer: Washington County, ME (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Polk County? ▼
Polk County has 447 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 0% above the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Polk County, FL? ▼
Polk County, FL has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 7 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Polk County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Polk County has a mix: 7 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Polk County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Polk County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Polk County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.