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Polk County Fire Rescue Celebrates New EMS and Fire School Graduates
December 04, 2025 | FLORIDA
Courtesy of Polk County Fire Rescue, Correspondent

Photo by Polk County Fire RescuePolk County Fire Rescue Celebrates New EMS and Fire School Graduates
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December 4, 2025 — Polk County Fire Rescue proudly recognized the latest graduates of its PDRTP and Rescue Ready Recruits programs as trainees crossed the stage as newly certified EMS and fire school graduates.
The graduates now take the next step toward beginning their careers as full members of Polk County Fire Rescue, entering the field equipped with the training, discipline, and skills required to serve the community.
Department leadership congratulated the class on their achievement, noting that the graduates represent the future of emergency services in Polk County and the continued strength of the fire rescue profession.