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(Feb. 18, 2025) \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>The Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved funding for 75 additional Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) Firefighter Paramedic\/Emergency Medical Technician positions during today\u2019s board meeting in an effort to reduce department overtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 75 additional positions will cost an estimated $9.2 million annually and the positions will help the county reduce overtime for PCFR field operations personnel.<br>An additional benefit is to create a better work life balance for Polk County Fire Rescue personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOn behalf of Polk County Fire Rescue, I want to thank the Polk County Board of County Commissioners for approving 75 additional positions during today\u2019s board meeting,\u201d said Deputy County Manager of Public Safety Joe Halman Jr. \u201cIt is my privilege to oversee the Fire Rescue team. I value and commend their tireless dedication to this county\u2019s residents. 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