Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Participates at Streetwise Class
Streetwise is an 8 hour course that is provided by Suncoast Technical College (STC) in the final week of Emergency Medical Technician Course. This course was designed to take the EMT student that just completed all of the book knowledge and skills…
Annual SMFR Strategic Planning Workshop Held
On Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 0900 hours to 1600 hours, the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District conducted their annual strategic planning workshop with all of their Officer’s for the purposes of updating their current Strategic Plan for FY17-FY22…..
SMFR Supports Safe Kids Manatee
Safe kids Manatee is part of a 5 county coalition consisting of Manatee, Sarasota, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco. Every year one of the 5 county’s hosts Safe kids day. This year was Manatees turn to host the event. It was held at the Ellenton outlet mall.
Southern Manatee Saves Money With New Support Vehicles
The Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District recently placed in service four (4) new Inspector Vehicles. The District saved thousands of dollars by utilizing the State of Florida Cooperative Bid for Fire-Rescue Support Vehicles
Sarasota County Joins Southern Manatee For Hazardous Materials Training
For the first time, Manatee County’s Hazardous Materials Team (headed by Southern Manatee Fire Rescue) met with Sarasota County’s Hazardous Materials Team over three days of training…
Update: SMFR Firefighters rally around one of our own
River is doing very well. He still has some weakness on the left side and some minor balance issues, but all in all he is doing very well. He started back at school on Monday…
A-Shift receives special recognition for rescuing a cat from a burning structure.
A-Shift receives special recognition from the Cat Depot and Rescue Adoption Education Resource Center for saving a cat that was rescued from a burning structure. This cat received 2nd and 3rd degree burns and smoke inhalation…
Inspector Betts receives the “Fire Safety Commendation Medal”
Inspector Larry Betts is recognized at a luncheon held by the Sons of the American Revolution and is given the “Fire Safety Commendation Medal”.
SMFR promotes 3 new lieutenants and hands out some hardware.
Fire Chief Brian Gorski and the Board of Fire Commissioners promote three (3) new Lieutenants, Lieutenant Justin Sperko; Lieutenant Tony Hauck; Lieutenant Derek Foss.
SMFR Announces Deployment of EVZIOTM Naloxone Auto-injectors to Fight Against Opioid Overdose Deaths
Southern Manatee Fire Department and Representative Jim Boyd today announced that they have received a donation of EVZIOTM naloxone auto-injectors from kaléo, the Richmond, Virginia-based pharmaceutical company.
SMFR Firefighters recognized for their hard work in getting HAZMAT-1 operational
The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District recognizes the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Haz-Mat Team for their dedication and hard work in getting the District’s response vehicle operational (Haz-Mat 1) and they receive their Haz-Mat Team Citation Bars and Certificate of Appreciation.
SMFR receives over 20 laptops from Sarasota County surpus
The District receives over 20 Dell Laptop computers from Sarasota County Surplus. All computers were in great shape and the only thing that the District did was load the operating systems on each of them as well as computer software programs.
SMFR awarded Preferred Training Incentive Program for Safety grant
On September 25th, 2015 the Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue District received notification that its application for the Preferred Training Incentive Program for Safety (TIPS) grant had been accepted by the review committee, and an award for the maximum amount would be granted.
SMFR competes in annual Fire House Chili cook off
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District competed in Morton’s Gourmet Market 16th Annual Fire House Chili Cook Off and received the “People’s Choice” Award and received “3rd Place Champions” Award.
SMFR District Inspector Larry Betts honored by Congressman Vern Buchanan
Fire Inspector Larry Betts is among a group that was honored by Congressman Vern Buchanan’s 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue/EMS Awards ceremony.
SMFR Open House
You are invited to our open house to kick off fire prevention week! Join Us October 3rd between 10:00am-2:00pm at Station #3 (7611 Prospect Rd)
SMFR’s 14th Annual Golf Tournament
Please join us for our 14th Annual Southern Manatee Volunteer Firefighter Association Golf Tournament on September 18, 2015.
Introducing the Newest Member of SMFR’s Fleet
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District has enhanced their response capabilities for Hazardous Materials Incidents.
New Engines and a New Look
The District recently took delivery of two new Pierce Impel Fire Engines. These new Engines have Class A foam delivery systems and…
SMFR Welcomes 5 New Members to the Family
On April 8th, at the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Commission meeting, five new Firefighters were sworn in. All new employees will…