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Upcoming Events

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    Smoke Detector Blitz

    On Saturday August 24, 2024 personnel from Southern Manatee Fire Rescue (SMFR) conducted a smoke detector blitz in the Sugar Creek Mobile Home Parks.  Crews installed approximately 153 smoke detectors, provided safety literature on smoking, grilling, generator, and...

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    2024 Open House Oct 12

    Join us for the 2024 open house on October 12 from 10am to 2pm at fire station #3 7611 Prospect Road. This is a free event with demonstrations and bounce houses.  

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    Quick Stats: September 2022

    Incidents and Calls Reported

    Average response time (in minutes)

    Value of Property Saved (YTD)

    Incident Breakdown

    • Fire 3% 3%
    • Rescue & EMS 58% 58%
    • Hazard (No Fire) 8% 8%
    • Service Call 9% 9%
    • Good Intent 10% 10%
    • False Alarm 12% 12%

    “Protecting lives and property by providing a superior level of service through prevention and emergency response to the public.”

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