The Polk County Community Foundation and Kirby Fund recently awarded Polk County Rescue Squad a grant in the amount of $1,100. The grant was used to install a carport cover to house the squad’s command post. The Polk County Rescue Squad is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1960. (photo submitted by Robbie Price)

Rescue squad receives grant

Published 10:48am Friday, November 30, 2012

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