Captain/Paramedic Robert Bounds gets promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief in charge of Administration/Finance.
Captain/Paramedic Robert Bounds gets promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief in charge of Administration/Finance.
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…
Even Firefighters Have Heroes
Southern Manateee Fire Rescue is mourning the death of our beloved Reverend Richard E. Kirby who passed away at his home in Samoset, FL. He was 86 years old.
Never Forget
On Thursday, September 11th, 2014, please join us in remembrance of those who lost their lives and those brave men and women who unselfishly gave their lives that others may live. We will never forget you.
From The Bottom Of Our Hearts, Thank You!
I want to thank everyone who helped us attack the GMA polls yesterday because that is what it was, and all out blitzkrieg of their polls!
Southern Manatee Expands It’s SAFE-KIDS Car Seat Program
Recently Southern Manatee Fire Department expanded on its current car seat program by certifying 7 more…
Local Firefighters Take Home Some Hardware in Annual Florida Firefighter Games
During this year’s annual Florida Firefighter Games, which was held in West Palm Beach, a team made up of local firefighters from…
University Park Residents Conduct Annual C.E.R.T. Training With SMFR Firefighters
For the past 8 years, the University Park Country Club in south eastern Manatee County has been building their own C.E.R.T.
HAZMAT Training Brings Out SMFR’s Next Generation Of Firefighters
During SMFR's recent in house HAZMAT training class, Cooper Duquette (son of firefighter Keil Duquette) took some time out to enjoy a photo opp with his dad while his father performed some real time Hazardous Material training scenarios.
SMFR Battalion Chief Receives Manatee County Fire Officer Of The Year Award
This past year Chris Gould, Battalion Chief with the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District and a member of the Manatee County Hazardous Materials Team has demonstrated outstanding dedication, leadership and commitment to the Manatee County Hazardous Materials Team....
SMFR Firefighters Compete In The 2014 Fight For Air Stair Climb
On Saturday March, 22, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue participated in the American Lung Associations Fight for Air Stair Climb…