Polk County residents and businesses could see a reduction in property insurance premiums after the Insurance Services Office rated Polk County Fire Rescue among the top 7% of fire departments evaluated nationwide. PCFR recently received a Class 2 Public Protection Classification from the ISO. Polk County Fire Rescue Chief Shawn Smith attributed this latest achievement to hard work by PCFR members from every level. “This is an independent confirmation that the people of Polk County are served by one of the premier fire rescue organizations in America,” said Smith. Polk County’s new Class 2 ISO rating goes into effect Nov. 1, 2026.