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Polk County approves 75 new Fire Rescue positions in bid to reduce mandatory overtime
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners authorized creation of 75 full-time first-responder positions in Polk County Fire Rescue, estimated to cost $9.2 million annually. The board approved an initial funding transfer of roughly $4.6 million from the general fund reserve for budget stabilization to cover the remainder of the current fiscal year.
Polk County commissioners on Feb. 18 voted to create 75 new full-time positions within Polk County Fire Rescue to reduce recurring mandatory overtime across field operations.
The manager's office said the measure is intended to improve work-life balance for first responders, reduce excessive mandatory overtime and strengthen recruitment and retention. Staff estimated an annual…
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