Operations and Training Division

The mission of the Polk County Fire District No.1 Operations Division is to Provide efficient response to emergent and non-emergent calls for service to the customers we serve, focusing on: Life Safety, Incident Stabilization and Environmental Protection.

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Operations Division Goals

To provide a safe working environment for all members of Polk County Fire District No.1
To minimize suffering, loss of life and property from fires, hazardous materials, medical and other emergencies
To manage the resources and support necessary to accomplish this mission
To maintain compliance with District, State and Federal guidelines and recommendations

Training Division Mission Statement

The mission of the Polk County Fire District No.1 Training Division is to promote professional development of all District members through regularly scheduled training presentations and activities.

Training Division Goals

To provide a safe training environment for all members of Polk County Fire District No.1
To maintain compliance with District, State and Federal guidelines and recommendations
To enhance the professional and personal development of all District members
To promote teamwork while engaging in a dynamic learning environment
To improve the level of physical fitness among District members

Website Accessibility Policy

Polk County Fire District No.1 is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Polk County Fire District No.1 has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (503) 838-1510 – Fax (503) 838-1235

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Polk County Fire District No.1 has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Polk County Fire District No.1 regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (503) 838-1510 – Fax (503) 838-1235.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.