School Fire Drill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbBT7ZLg2Bk Each year, our Public Schools are required by the State to conduct monthly fire drills. But last year was like no other. In order to keep our children safe and to continue to social distance, the State modified fire drill...
COVID-19 Vaccine Immunizations
On Friday, January 1, 2021, Saturday, January 2, Sunday, January 3 and Monday, January 4, 2021, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Paramedic’s assisted the Manatee County Health Department and Manatee County EMS / Public Safety in the administration of the...
Firefighters assist local youth organization
This Christmas, employees of the Southern Manatee Fire District teamed up with a local Youth organization, aimed at keeping kids off the streets and on the right path. Sozo’s Ministries, located within the District boundaries, has an Annual Christmas Party and relies...
“Operation Surprise”
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 1100 hours, Home Depot Store #6319, 5475 University Parkway, invited the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District to their store for “Operation Surprise”. When we arrived we were greeted by store managers and employees that presented us...
Flowers Bakery
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 1000 hours, Flowers Baker, 6490 Parkland Drive, donated multiple bakery bins full of bread, dinner rolls, cookies and other delicious bakery goods for all off our Fire Stations. The men and women of the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue...
The Correct Way to Fry a Turkey
On Monday, November 23, 2020 at 1300 hours, the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District and the Manatee County Communication Department partnered together to produce a video safety message on how to properly fry a turkey. This video was produced at Fire Station #2, 1911...
Virtual learning, fire safety!!
Thank you to Rachel Miles at Kids Academy Plus for making this video!
DRONERESPONDERS Recognition
“Southern Manatee was recently awarded the DRONERESPONDERS Recognition of Public Safety Outstanding Drone Programs award. This recognition highlights and promotes public safety drone/UAS programs for innovation, enhancing safety and improving...
LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE 2020 MILLAGE RATE VIRTUAL HEARING AND 2020/21 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET VIRTUAL HEARING SOUTHERN MANATEE FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT
LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE 2020 MILLAGE RATE VIRTUAL HEARING AND 2020/21 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET VIRTUAL HEARING SOUTHERN MANATEE FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 5:01 p.m. or as soon...
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS SOUTHERN MANATEE FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT 2020 Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Hearing And Tentative 2020 Millage Rate Hearing And Tentative 2020-2021 FY Budget Hearing
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS SOUTHERN MANATEE FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT 2020 Non-Ad Valorem Assessments Hearing And Tentative 2020 Millage Rate Hearing And Tentative 2020-2021 FY Budget Hearing Notice is hereby given...
Wear a face mask.
Manatee County emphasizes efforts to protect first responders, announces additional closures
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (March 31, 2020) – Manatee County Public Safety officials today stepped up efforts to keep first responders safe during the COVID-19 response in coming weeks with a direct appeal to both business owners and Manatee County residents. Preventing...
Braden River High School demonstration
Yesterday Squad 328 was invited to Braden River High School to demonstrate how SMFR is integrating drone technology into our hazmat response. The students were part of the technology, engineering and environmental sciences classes and many were also members of the...
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District and Manatee County EMS Personnel Receive Phoenix Awards and the Medical Director’s Award
On March 9, 2020 at 0900 hours, at the monthly Public Safety Awards ceremony Southern Manatee Fire Rescue received three (3) awards. The first was a Phoenix Award for successfully resuscitating a patient was in cardiac arrest. This patient was in full cardiac arrest...
MDA fundraising
On Feb 6th, 7th, and 8th Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue raised over $14,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's fill the boot campaign! Great Job!
‘MANATEE HEALTH LINE’ SET UP FOR RESIDENTS WITH COVID-19 SYMPTOMS Call (941) 242-6649 before contacting, visiting health care providers
Call (941) 242-6649 before contacting, visiting health care providers Contact: Christopher Tittel, Communications Director Christopher.Tittel@FLHealth.gov (305) 924-6839 Bradenton, Fla. – The Manatee Health Department has set up the Manatee Health Line, a phone number...
Manatee County press release regarding Coronavirus
Spaghetti Dinner
During the Annual Fall Festival at Abel Elementary, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue provides the school with a gift certificate for their silent auction. Whoever purchases the certificate would be given a fun filled night at our Station 1 and dinner with the...
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Begins Providing Advanced Life Support – Paramedic Services
On Monday, January 13, 2020 at 0800 hours, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District began operating their first Advanced Life Support-Paramedic Fire Engine. This Engine operates at our Station #5 which is located at...
Lake Bridge Falls attended a CPR / AED class
On Wednesday 01/15/2020 members of Lake Bridge Falls attended a CPR / AED class. Firefighter Paramedic Paul Wojcik and Bobby Thayer instructed members on how to handle these cardiac emergencies to better prepare them for pre-arrival care before...