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Office Location:
551 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, Florida 33881
Contact Information:
Fire Department Administration: (863)291-5677
Fire Prevention, Investigations and Public Education: (863) 291-5693
Emergency Management: (863) 291-5692
Safety & Maintenance Officer: (863) 291-5665
Fire Station # 1: (863) 291-5665
Fire Station # 2: (863) 298-7881
Fire Station # 3: (863) 298-5212 |
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The Winter Haven Fire Department is a public
safety organization that provides emergency and non-emergency
services for the City of Winter Haven and some adjoining areas.
Our services are provided through three internal divisions which
are the Administrative, Emergency Management and Fire Prevention, Investigations and Public Education Divisions. |
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The specific services the
department provides are: |
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Operations: |
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* Fire suppression operations
* Emergency Medical Technician Services (EMT)
*Advance Life Support (Engine 3 Cypress Gardens area; E2 Lucerne Park coming soon)
* Response to terrorist
threats or incidents
* Emergency extrication and rescue
* High angle
rope rescue
* Shallow water (lakes, canals, etc.) rescue
* Aircraft
crash rescue
* Chemical firefighting capability
* Standby at the scene
of potential hazards of life threatening
situations
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Hazardous gas detection operations in residences and other
locations
* Animal rescue (when reasonable and appropriate)
* Removal of
smoke and other noxious fumes or substances from
buildings and
homes
* Evaluate requests for burn permits
* Assist any individual when
presented with a reasonable and valid
request that is within our
capacity |
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Community Assistance: |
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Special Events Participation: |
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* City Sponsored Entertainment
* Church and Civic Events
* Parades
* Exhibits for Community Events |
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Charitable Drives: |
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* Muscular Dystrophy Association Drive
* Toys for Tots
* Toys in the Hood
* United Way
* Boy Scouts of America |
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Student Development Programs: |
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* Career Day
* Student Government Day
* Reading is Fundamental
* Fire Department Explorer Program |
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Public Aid and Support Programs: |
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* Blood Pressure Checks
* Smoke Detector Distribution Program
* Standby for emergency medical assistance during community
functions and events.
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training |
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Crisis Intervention Assistance: |
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The Winter Haven Firemen’s Association: A corporation that has
been recognized by the State of Florida since July 5, 1966. This organization offers assistance to the citizens who do not have the
financial means or adequate support to obtain shelter when their dwelling has been
rendered uninhabitable after a fire or other crisis incident. The association will provide the following: |
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1. Hotel accommodations up to two nights
2. Essential needs (i.e., clothing and personal items)
3. Assistance in purchasing food |
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Provide citizens with available property protection materials for
potentially dangerous weather conditions (i.e., sand & sand bags) |
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Fire Prevention,
Investigations and Public Education: |
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* Subdivision infrastructure design assistance for developers and
contractors
* Site development and construction plans review assistance for
contractors and developers
* Emergency evacuation and disaster preparedness planning
assistance
and review for compliance
* Private fire protection systems plans review and testing for
compliance with local and state regulations
* No fee fire code compliance inspections
* No fee re-licensure inspections for nursing care, adult living
facilities,
hospitals and other agencies requiring annual renewals
* Fire cause and origin investigation and determination
* Life safety consultation for all business, assembly, industrial
and
multi-family residential occupancies
* Daycare, pre-school and public school inspections (public and
private)
* Seasonal family and home fire and life safety tips via newspaper
and
radio media releases
* Public service radio seasonal safety messages (holidays, swimming
safety, etc.)
* Presentations for local civic clubs and organizations
* Specialized fire hazard awareness and training for local
industries
* Assistance to single family homeowners on matters relating to home
fire safety issues (fireplace maintenance, smoke detector location
and installations and questions relating to developing EDITH (Exit
Drill
in the Home) plans
* Other services as requested |
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Public Education: |
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* Fire Prevention and Fire
Safety Education to schools, day cares,
businesses, organizations, events, etc.
* Kids Safety Puppet Shows
* Fire extinguisher training to citizens and businesses within the
City
* McGruff Safe House and McGruff Truck Programs
* Juvenile Fire Setter Program |
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Other Programs Include: |
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* Kids Health Fair Programs
* Numerous Safety Day Programs
* Polk County Healthy Families Safety Program
* Community Day Programs
* PCC Nurses Recognition Program
* City of Winter Haven Fire Department Open House
* Kids Camp |
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Tony Jackson