SMFR’s 14th Annual Golf Tournament

Please join us for our 14th Annual Southern Manatee Volunteer Firefighter Association Golf Tournament on September 18, 2015.  Proceeds will go to benefit Southern Manatee’s Volunteer Firefighters Association.  Golfers will enjoy complimentary range balls, drink...

Introducing the Newest Member of SMFR’s Fleet

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District has enhanced their response capabilities for Hazardous Materials Incidents. Back in February 2015, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Department donated their Bomb Squad vehicle to the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District. This vehicle...
New Engines and a New Look

New Engines and a New Look

The District recently took delivery of two new Pierce Impel Fire Engines… These new Engines have Class A foam delivery systems and dedicated EMS compartments for medical equipment that will allow this equipment to be on constant charge. Engine 312 is assigned to...

SMFR Welcomes 5 New Members to the Family

On April 8th at the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Commission meeting, five new Firefighters were sworn in. These new Firefighters/EMT are scheduled to begin an orientation class starting on April 13. All new employees will complete a 40 hour orientation course...
Congrats to SMFR’s New Certified District Managers

Congrats to SMFR’s New Certified District Managers

Beginning on March 17, 2014, Robert Bounds and Debbie Tuckerman began the journey on obtaining their Certified District Manager (CDM) recognition. This program is offered through the Florida Association of Special Districts (FASD) in conjunction with the Ruben J....
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