During our most recent training, personnel were able to highlight their skills by conducting extrication training on vehicles in a simulated accident. This helped them hone their skills and be better prepared for the real-life event. [gallery...

We would like to congratulate the 2024 award recipients: Staff Employee of the Year: Andrea Fullen Officer of the Year: Mike Questionati Firefighter of the Year: Bobby Pietsch Rookie of the Year: Justin Flores Thank you to all of Southern Manatee Fire Rescue for...

We would like to thank Pick Your Parts for the continued support of our extrication training. It is through their vehicle donations that we can prepare our personnel to extract crash victims from vehicles in an expedited manner.

We would like to thank and congratulate Lieutenant Paramedic Mike White for 20 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Southern Manatee Fire Rescue!

In celebration of Fire Prevention Month, our team conducted public education sessions across seven schools and five daycares this October! We engaged with 1,433 children in schools and 240 children in daycares, teaching essential fire safety tips through interactive...

Join us for the 2024 open house on October 12 from 10am to 2pm at fire station #3 7611 Prospect Road. This is a free event with demonstrations and bounce houses.  

SMFR won the hoagie building competition against the Manatee County Sheriff's Office team at the grand opening of Wawa located 7707 24th Ct E, Sarasota, FL 34243 WaWa is making a generous donation of $1,000 to the Southern Manatee Firefighters Benevolent Association....

Thanks to the efforts of the on duty personnel and inspectors over the weekend, SMFR was able to install over 200 detectors in local mobile home parks.

We would like to congratulate Inspector Paramedic Ian Segneri and Firefighter Paramedic Kyle Brady on completing 5 years of service to the citizens of Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District!

It is with great pride that we recognize Lieutenant Brian Hodges, Firefighter Paramedic Mike Dunois, Firefighter EMT Zach Duncan, and Firefighter EMT Bailey Howell on their efforts to bring a new life into this world. They are receiving a Genesis Award for assisting...

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue had a fantastic time at the 2024 Manatee County Sheriff's Office Spooktactical Halloween event on October 30th! This event was a spook-tacular way to wrap up Fire Prevention Month, bringing our team together with the community for a night...

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue would like to congratulate Firefighter/EMT Tim Keusch for 20 years of dedicated service to the citizens of the district.  Great job!

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Please help us congratulate Lieutenant Ryan Kaliher on his 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District!

It is with great pride that we recognize Lieutenant Shawn McMullen, Firefighter Paramedic Mario Disi, Firefighter EMT Zach Duncan, and Firefighter EMT Randy Smith on their efforts to bring a new life into this world. They are receiving a Genesis Award for assisting in...

Southern Manatee Fire Dept. would like to thank Sozo’s kids for their 2nd stop on their holiday tour. On Friday, 12/06/24, Sozo’s kids performed their act for the firefighters of Southern Manatee, which included a Christmas tree competition for the firefighters....

We would like to thank and congratulate Lieutenant Jeff Ryder for 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Southern Manatee Fire Rescue!

We would like to thank Dogs Inc. for bringing by their dogs and puppies in training! This was in honor of First Responders Day on the 28th and a part of their “Healing Tour” as a result of the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. [gallery...

On Saturday August 24, 2024 personnel from Southern Manatee Fire Rescue (SMFR) conducted a smoke detector blitz in the Sugar Creek Mobile Home Parks.  Crews installed approximately 153 smoke detectors, provided safety literature on smoking, grilling, generator, and...

Please help us congratulate FF. Duane Ely on 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District