Citizen Lifesaving Award

Firefighter and police officer shaking hands holding an AED

Spirit Mountain Community Fund Grant Purchases Defibrillators

The Spirit Mountain Community Fund awarded a matching grant of $30,968 to Polk County Fire District No.1, Central School District, Independence Police Department, and Monmouth Police Department. The money was used to purchase 37 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for the participating organizations to use throughout the community.

Citizen Lifesaving Award to Boy

"What an honor to award a Citizen Lifesaving Award to a boy who was instrumental in saving his father's life." Chief Stange

Polk County Fire District No.1 receives Community Award!

Chief Stange testifies before House Committee on Veterans and Emergency Preparedness!

Interview with Fire Chief Stange

Sept 16, 2015: Firefighters rescue tortoise from Polk Co. garage fire

INDEPENDENCE, OR (KPTV) -

September 3, 2014: 9/11 COMMEMORATION EVENT

Polk County Fire District No.1 joins organizations and individuals across the country in commemorating the 9/11 Anniversary. This event aims to bring our community together to remember the day that changed us forever.

October 20, 2014: Fire Fighters "Care Enough to Wear Pink"

INDEPENDENCE, OR – This week, fire fighters and paramedics across Polk County will substitute their traditional uniforms with bright pink shirts to show their support for the fight against breast cancer.