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

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...

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...

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...