Transparency in Coverage
Pursuant to rules set forth by the U.S Department of Health & Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of the Treasury, The following link is provided for Machine Readable Files (MRF) for Transparency of Coverage.
https://www.ticmrf.com/65-0196029 Link active after 7/1/2022
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Recent News
Firefighter/EMT Tim Keusch 20 years service
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue would like to congratulate Firefighter/EMT Tim Keusch for 20 years of dedicated service to the citizens of the district. Great job!
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...
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.
Quick Stats: September 2022
Incidents and Calls Reported
Average response time (in minutes)
Value of Property Saved (YTD)
Incident Breakdown
- Fire 3%
- Rescue & EMS 58%
- Hazard (No Fire) 8%
- Service Call 9%
- Good Intent 10%
- False Alarm 12%
