Frostproof Fire Department

03/05/2026

We can't wait to see you all at the Hometown Heroes Celebration, Saturday, March 21st from 10am - 1 pm at Frostproof City Hall, 111 West 1st Street. Our friends from the Polk County Sheriff's Office will be here as well.

🎉 The City of Frostproof Celebrates Hometown Heroes! 🚒🚓

Join us for a fun-filled, FREE family event honoring our brave Frostproof Fire Department firefighters and Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies!

📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
🕙 Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
📍 Location: 111 West 1st Street, Frostproof

Enjoy free food, games, and exciting giveaways! Meet the Polk County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and K-9 Unit, see Sheriff Grady Judd's 1972 Patrol Car, and explore fire engines and brush trucks.

Come out and celebrate our hometown heroes! We can't wait to see you there! 🎉

This event is sponsored by the City of Frostproof, Frostproof Fire Department, Polk County Sheriff's Office, The Freedom Tour, Williams Construction Company LLC and Bolton's Towing Service!

01/30/2026

EXTREME COLD WATCH and FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above possible. For the Freeze Watch, a Hard Freeze with temperatures as low as 20 possible except for inland Manatee County, where temperatures will be as low as 30.

* WHERE...Coastal Hernando, Coastal Pasco, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco,
Polk, and Sumter Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.

01/14/2026

❄️🚒COLD WEATHER SAFETY ALERT FROM YOUR Frostproof Fire Department 🚒❄️

A powerful cold front is on the way that will be dropping temperatures into the 20’s and 30’s. Your Frostproof Fie Department wants to remind you that it's important to stay safe while using your heating systems for the first or second time this season. Keep these essential fire safety tips in mind:

🔥 Heating & Space Heater Tips
* Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything flammable, such as curtains, furniture, or bedding
* Use only space heaters equipped with an automatic shut-off feature
* Plug heaters directly into a wall outlet — avoid using extension cords or power strips
* Turn off heaters before going to bed or leaving the room

🏠 Preparing Your Home Heating System
* Have your furnace or heating system inspected and serviced if possible
* Clear dust and debris from vents and heaters to prevent odors and potential fires
* Keep combustibles away from your furnace or heat sources

🚨 Fire & Carbon Monoxide Safety
* Confirm that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly with fresh batteries
* Never use ovens, grills, or generators as a heating source

Being prepared can make a big difference in preventing fires during cold weather. Stay warm, stay safe, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any safety concerns. ❤️🚒❄️

12/19/2025

January 4, 2026 marks a new chapter in public safety for the City of Frostproof.

On this date, the Frostproof Fire Department will officially transition from 40-hour coverage to 24-hour coverage, ensuring that a firefighter is always on duty at the station to respond to emergency calls and critical situations.
Over the past several months, Fire Department staff and personnel have worked diligently to remodel and prepare the station for this significant advancement in service to our community.

During this transition, Sunny Sky Products learned of the department’s plans and generously reached out to support our firefighters by donating two smart televisions and wall mounts, which will be installed in the firefighters’ bedrooms. This thoughtful contribution will help make the station feel more like home during extended shifts.

The Frostproof Fire Department would like to express its sincere appreciation to Sunny Sky Products for their generosity and continued commitment to the City of Frostproof. Being part of a community where local businesses step up to support public safety truly makes our city special.
A special thank you to Suneed Shaikh and Greg Respress for personally delivering the smart TVs and wall mounts to the Frostproof Fire Department.
Once again, thank you to Sunny Sky Products for your generosity and dedication to the City of Frostproof.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to thank our community for your support and trust. May your day be filled with gratitude, good food, and loved ones. Stay safe, and enjoy a wonderful holiday!

10/10/2025

🎀October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month🎀

Your Frostproof Fire Department is proudly showing support for this worthy cause by wearing pink shirts throughout the month of October.

Breast cancer can completely change a person’s life. Our department has witnessed firsthand how deeply it can affect and alter someone’s journey, as one of our own continues to bravely battle this terrible disease.

Please keep everyone affected by breast cancer in your thoughts and prayers. 💗

— Frostproof Fire Department

10/03/2025

The Frostproof Fire Department has three (3) 24-hour shift positions available – one for each “A”, “B”, and “C” shifts. This is a 24-hour (24/48) shift – 1 shift on, 2 shifts off rotation. Applications are available at the Fire Department, Frostproof City Hall and The Latt Maxcy Memorial Library.

Please mail application and resume to City of Frostproof, 111 West 1st Street, Frostproof, FL 33843 ATTN: Jerry Riner, Fire Chief. You may also drop off your application and resume to City Hall or the Frostproof Fire Department.

Job description can be found athttps://www.cityoffrostproof.com/download/frostproof_fire_department/City-of-Frostproof-Fire-Department-job-openings.pdf

The City of Frostproof is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

09/11/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You from Frostproof Fire Department

The Frostproof Fire Department would like to extend our sincere thanks to Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Elementary School for the thoughtful posters and kind messages honoring First Responders. It was truly an honor to receive these heartfelt creations from the students.

We were deeply touched by the artwork and words of appreciation — and even more blessed by the delicious variety of cookies that came with them!

Please take a moment to view the amazing posters and comments these young students made to show their support for our department. Their encouragement means more than words can express.

As we reflect on this generous gesture, we also invite everyone to pause and remember the victims of the 9/11 tragedy. Please take a moment out of your day to say a small prayer in their memory and in honor of all First Responders who serve with courage and dedication.

08/12/2025

WOW!!! It's hard to believe the new school year is already here! Your Frostproof Fire Department would like to wish all the faculty, teachers, students, and bus drivers a great 2025–2026 school year.

Please remember to drive safely and stay alert in and around all school zones. Frostproof Fire Department supports our schools and school safety. Our members will be holding back-to-school safety signs in the mornings at North Palm Avenue and Snook Wardlaw Road to help promote safety for our children.

Please be alert and courteous.
Thank you,
Frostproof Fire Department

08/07/2025

CONGRATULATIONS DAVID SACKETT!

After an incredible 42 years of dedicated service at Bagwell Lumber in Frostproof, David Sackett has officially retired!

The Frostproof Fire Department had the honor of sending him into retirement the only way fitting — with flashing lights, sirens, and a very loud air horn.

If you've ever stepped into Bagwell Lumber, chances are David was the first smiling face you saw behind the counter. He wasn’t just an employee — he was an icon.

From all of us at Frostproof Fire Department:
Enjoy your well-earned retirement, David.
Your warmth, kindness, and friendly face will truly be missed.

08/02/2025

Join us for National Night Out 🎈🚒 🎈🚓🎈

Meet your hometown heroes as we celebrate our friends from the City of Frostproof Fire Department and the Polk County Sheriff's Office
Tuesday, August 5th 6:30 - 8:00pm at the Frostproof Fire Department, 47 N Lake Reedy Blvd

A fun-filled evening with Music, Kid's Zone, Food, Games, and Prizes. Free hotdog, chips and drinks!

In attendance will be
Fire Truck Vehicle Tours
Sheriff's Office K9, SWAT, Swamp Buggy and
Florida Division of Forestry