Feb 22, 2018 | Press Releases
On February 5, 6, & 7, 2018 at the SMFR at Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Training Classroom, Captain Robert Thayer made arrangements to have retired Fire Chief Mike Morgan come in and speak to all of our personnel about substance abuse, recognition and PTSD. All...
Feb 21, 2018 | Headlines, Press Releases
On Thursday, February 15, 2018, shortly after 5:00 PM the Fire Commissioners of the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District will be honoring an 8 year old girl for saving the life of her grandmother by calling 9-1-1 and providing them with her grandmother’s...
Feb 21, 2018 | Headlines, Press Releases
On February 12th and 13th, 2018, Southern Manatee hosted a VFIS Instructor class for Emergency Vehicle Operations. Members of Orlando Fire Rescue, Sarasota / Bradenton Airport, Sarasota County Fire Department, and the Sun City Rescue Squad all attended this 2 day...
Jan 29, 2018 | Press Releases
On January 22, 2018 at 0700 hours, ten (10) new Firefighter/EMT’s/Paramedic’s began their employment at the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District. Nine (9) of these positions are being funded through a three (3) SAFER grant that the District was awarded from the...
Dec 16, 2017 | Headlines, Press Releases
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 1100 hours, the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District held their annual Awards Ceremony/Banquet. The food was provided by Sonny’s BBQ and once again it was free to us because of FF/EMT Chuck Moonen Haz-mat Chili winning again 1st...