Disclaimer

Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Fire alarm triggered by construction at Boys and Girls Club, Winter Haven FL

Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.

Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/12/2025 08:24 AM

5th St NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881

A fire alarm was triggered at the Boys and Girls Club of Polk County due to construction workers using a shop vacuum inside the electrical room. There was no fire, and the situation was controlled.

Audio|Heard on: Polk County Fire Rescue, Fire and EMS

Listen to dispatch call

01:56

Transcript:

00:00

The detector, and it's saying it's the Boys and Girls Club of Polk County,

00:06

near 5th Street NE.

00:12

Rescue 37, end in the 37, heart problems, (number withheld), rock springs drive, points be in attack 5, 1124.

00:18

515.

00:20

15.

00:25

Shows on scene, small,

00:27

single-story commercial structure.

00:29

Nothing showed in investigating.

00:31

On scene, small, single, single, four, residential structure, nothing showing investigating, 1125.

00:39

On scene, 1125. On scene, 1125.

00:47

We're complete from Harvard Florida, going to June.

00:51

I copy can't see, 1125.

00:55

Copy out of service, 1125.

01:01

You can't contact, 1125.

01:08

The eye copy covering 1126.

01:13

I'm at the say single story commercial.

01:20

Okay, 22.

01:23

22.

01:25

Turn around to Lake 1-11-1 patient.

01:28

High-Rot Lake 1-11-216.

01:33

10122. Not 827.

01:35

2.32.

01:39

That's nature.

01:41

Destination, 1126.

01:43

Yes,

01:48

we just made contact with individuals on the team.

01:50

They're doing some construction, they're using a shop back inside the electrical room and then inadvertently set off the fire alarm.

01:56

We're in control.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:

5th St NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct

Incorrect

Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.

Share This Information

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Winter Haven, FL

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.