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Recent News
years of service award and new Fire Marshal
At our past Commission Meeting, we recognized Firefighter/EMT Christi Hollins with 30 years of service to the citizens of Manatee County. Her career originally started with West Side Fire Department. We also had the opportunity to promote Ian Segneri to Fire...
Thanks Carl Reynolds Law
We would like to thank Carl Reynolds Law for their generous support in this years Fight For Air Stair Climb hosted by the American Lung Association!
Arizona Vortex
This week’s training focused on our new tripod system, Arizona Vortex. The equipment better prepares us for technical rescue calls such as confined space, high and low angle rescues.
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%
