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The House passed HCR 16 honoring Al Lindskog

If you've called 911 in the last 39 years there's a chance that Volunteer Firefighter and EMT Al Lindskog left his family to come help you. On Monday…

PCFD1 is the First Organization in Oregon to Install the Devices in its Ambulances

Polk County Fire District No. 1 is the first organization in Oregon to install the devices in its ambulances.

Polk Fire District No. 1 Upgrades to E-Z Load Systems

On Thursday, the Board of Directors for Polk County Fire District No. 1 approved Fire Chief Ben Stange’s request to purchase two E-Z Load systems and…

Will Leaves Fire District Money for Station Updates

Officials from Polk County Fire District No.1 recently learned that they were named as beneficiaries in the last Will of Mark and Mildred Laudahl. The…

Voters say yes to Polk Fire

POLK COUNTY — Voters gave overwhelming approval to Polk County Fire No. 1’s five-year operations levy.

OSFM Deployed to California Dec. 2017

Although Oregon sent strike teams to California earlier this year, the deployment of Oregon fire agencies to assist California is an unusual…

July 26, 2016: Stange Named As Polk Fire District’s Fire Chief

INDEPENDENCE — Polk County Fire District No. 1 has a new fire chief. Capt. Ben Stange, 35, was named to the post by the board of directors at a…

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…

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

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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…

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…

Copy of Memorial Day Ceremony

Polk No. 1 honors veteran