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Flames move through tall grass and brush during a prescribed burn as smoke drifts across a wooded area.

Land Management Through Prescribed Fire

It might seem strange to have a fire rescue division that puts out fires and another that starts them. The Polk County Parks and Natural Resources staff uses a land management tool called prescribed fire. Unlike destructive wildfires, prescribed fires are carefully planned and managed to keep both people and surrounding lands safe. Prescribed fire […]

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Fireworks: Ways to Stay Safe and Enjoy the Show

Tradition and Safety Fireworks are an American tradition, used to commemorate several national holidays. For instance, Independence Day firework displays date back to the United States’ first birthday on July 4, 1777. Nevertheless, fireworks are much older than the United States and even the discovery of the Americas. Their creation dates back more than 2,000 […]