Nebraska.
Polk County.
We already mapped the first due of all 4 volunteer departments in Polk County: an estimated 6,417 buildings.
4 volunteer and mostly volunteer departments. 4 stations.
- Each department's first due
The county by the numbers.
4volunteer and mostly volunteer departments, with 4 stations
6,417buildings mapped across their first dues
15life-risk sites: nursing homes, schools, hospitals, care homes and day cares
164buildings that need more than 1,000 gpm
296buildings in the 100-year flood zone
349square miles of first due
Estimated from public records. A first due can cross the county line, so these count every building in these departments' first dues. Each department's page shows its own sources and dates.
Every department.
Each one has its own page with its map, its numbers and a board packet.
| Department | Stations | Buildings | Life-risk sites | Over 1,000 gpm | Board packet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Volunteer Fire DepartmentOsceola | 1 | 1,754 | 6 | 52 | Get the packet |
| Polk Volunteer Fire DepartmentPolk | 1 | 1,288 | 1 | 21 | Get the packet |
| Shelby Rural Fire DepartmentShelby | 1 | 1,430 | 3 | 53 | Get the packet |
| Stromsburg Volunteer Fire and RescueStromsburg | 1 | 1,945 | 5 | 38 | Get the packet |
One program for the county.
Every department in Polk County can get set up together. Let's talk about what a program for your county looks like: a short call, or 5 to 10 minutes at your next chiefs meeting.
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