Apr 8, 2025 | Headlines, Press Releases
We would like to congratulate the personnel who participated in this year’s Fight For Air Stair Climb hosted by the American Lung Association. In full gear, the personnel climb 42 floors to the top of the Bank of America building in Tampa. Additionally their efforts...
Apr 8, 2025 | Headlines, Press Releases
This past week we participated in the Manatee County Multi-Agency Exercise, working alongside our partner agencies to sharpen our operational fireground skills. These training exercises are crucial—they allow us to coordinate, communicate, and refine our tactics in a...
Apr 2, 2025 | Headlines, Press Releases
This month’s fire training focus was on Search and Rescue. The personnel were tasked with locating the victim in a limited visibility environment. To replicate limited visibility, the personnel are wearing opaque shields over their masks. Once the victim is removed...
Apr 2, 2025 | Headlines, Press Releases
It is with great pride that we recognize Firefighter/EMT Stuart Ramer on recently receiving the Exemplary Duty Commendation. It is because of his out of the box thinking on an active hazardous materials scene that we were able to mitigate the issue in a timely...
Apr 2, 2025 | Headlines, Press Releases
At last week’s Manatee County Fire Chiefs Association annual awards meeting, our department personnel were recognized for their efforts during Tropical Storm Debbie, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Milton. Not only did they assist in county but were also deployed to...
Mar 26, 2025 | Headlines, Press Releases
We would like to congratulate Firefighter/EMT Robert Davis on 15 years of service to the citizens of our fire district! Thank you for your dedication!