Polk County, Florida - Commissioners have strong word’s regarding the leadership or perceived lack of leadership in the Polk County Fire Rescue Department at yesterdays meeting. One commissioner was prompted to say “I think we have a problem, I think we have a management problem in our fire department and…
Culpepper Cardiac Foundation Delivers Food to Fire Chief Jerry Riner and Frostproof Fire Department by James Coulter Fire Chief Jerry Riner and his staff at the Frostproof Fire Department received a pleasant surprise last Friday with a delivery of homemade meals and other food by the Culpepper Cardiac Foundation. Melanie Brown Culpepper, the founder of the Culpepper…
Frostproof Fire Chief Presented Citizen Life Saving Award By City of Lake Wales for Saving a Truck Driver's Life by James Coulter The Frostproof Fire Chief was presented an award by the City of Lake Wales saving the life of a driver. On Tuesday evening, during the city's monthly commission…
Polk County, Florida - The Polk County Fire Rescue Department already in the midst of a severe shortage of staff may be looking for a new chief! The Daily Ridge was made aware that PCFR Chief Robert Weech was seeking the position of fire chief for the City of Lighthouse…
Frostproof Fire Chief Suspended and Forced to Choose Between City or County Fire Department by James Coulter Frostproof Fire Chief Jerry Riner was given an ultimatum by Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR): either resign from his position as the Frostproof Fire Chief and continue working as a PCFR employee, or resign from his PCFR position and…