Nov 25, 2019 | Headlines, Press Releases
Recently, Firefighter/EMT Rich Gatanis was invited to speak at the 3rd International Firefighters Congress in Bogotá, Colombia in reference to our use of UAS-augmented HazMat response. The Congress was hosted by Bomberos Bogotá (Bogotá Fire Department) at the...
Nov 14, 2019 | Headlines, Press Releases
Sarasota County Fire Department & Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Respond to an Anhydrous Ammonia Leak Early this morning at 0558 hours, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Hazardous Materials Team was requested mutual aid for a hazard materials incident...
Nov 6, 2019 | Headlines, Press Releases
On Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 at 0930 hours the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District and Sarasota County Fire Department participated in a joint “Show & Tell” event for a special boy, Colton Lawson. This event was held at the Haven located at 4405 Desoto Road....
Nov 6, 2019 | Headlines, Press Releases
26707-converted IMG_1839-convertedIMG_1838-convertedIMG_1836-convertedIMG_1842-convertedIMG_1840-converted On Sunday, October 26, 2019 at 1100 hours the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District participated in Morton’s Market Annual Chili Cook-off. Fifteen (15) Teams of...
Oct 10, 2019 | Headlines, Press Releases
Captain Mike Bloski is among a group that was honored by Congressman Vern Buchanan’s 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue/EMS Awards ceremony. This award ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, in the evening at the City of Bradenton City Hall...
Oct 10, 2019 | Headlines, Press Releases
On Monday, October 7, 2019 at 1130 hours the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District held a retirement ceremony for FF/EMT Chris Snider. FF/EMT Snider retires after completing 15 years with the District. FF/EMT Chris Snider actual began his career in the fire service...
