Jan 13, 2020 | Headlines, Press Releases
On Monday January 13th, Manatee County EMS, along with Engine 341, Engine 312, Ladder 339, Squad 328, Training 309, and Battalion 3 completed a joint drill at Training Station 3. Crews completed a fire ground attack of a 2nd floor apartment and rescued trapped...
Jan 8, 2020 | Headlines, Press Releases
Back on September 9th, 2019, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District and Manatee County EMS responded to a patient in labor. Shortly after our arrival the patient gave birth to a baby girl. FF/EMT Jerry Bennett was at the right spot with his hands to catch the baby as...
Dec 24, 2019 | Headlines, Press Releases
On Monday, December 23rd, 2019, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District received their Advanced Life Support License from the State of Florida and ALS vehicle permits to begin providing Advanced Life Support-Paramedic services to the citizens of the District. The...
Dec 17, 2019 | Headlines, Press Releases
Back on November 5th, 2019, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District and Sarasota County Fire Department participated in a joint public education event at The Haven located at 4405 Desoto Road. The Haven is an inclusionary school for all ages. While conducting this...
Dec 10, 2019 | Headlines, Press Releases
On Saturday December 7th, 2019, from 1700 hours to 2100 hours Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District held their annual holiday and awards banquet at the Moose Lodge at 310 44th Avenue East. The food was provided by Sony’s BBQ. Due to winning once again 1st place at the...
Dec 9, 2019 | Headlines, Press Releases
On Thursday December 5th, 2019, from 0700 hours to 1430 hours Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District and Sarasota Memorial Hospital conducted a “Hands-only CPR classes” to high school students at Booker High School. This event ran from 0700 to 1430 hours and each class...
