Paramedic’s Graduate from Suncoast Technical College
On March 14th, Captain Robert Thayer, FF/EMT David Wernet and FF/EMT Sam Collins graduated from Suncoast Technical College after completing the Paramedic Class. They completed over 1100 hours of classroom training, clinical rotation at Sarasota Memorial Hospital...
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Receives TIPS Grant
On March 5th, at 1030 hours Pam Hancock presents a check in the amount of $1481.70. Back on February 6th, Captain Bobby Thayer submitted a grant application to Preferred, our Work Comp carrier, for a Safety Project to ensure the safety of our Firefighters during a...
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Provides CPR & AED Classes for the Peridia Golf and Country Club
On February 8, 2019, Captain Bobby Thayer and Lieutenant Derek Foss completed the 2nd of 5 CPR & AED classes for the Peridia Golf and Country Club. Peridia recently purchased two Automatic External Defibrillators that will be located in their clubhouse and Pro shop.
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Hazardous Materials Team Assists Manatee County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad with 45 pounds of Explosive Compound
On February 9, 2019, at 6:54 pm the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue district responded to a request from the North River Fire Department to respond to assist in identification of a container that was located in the 400 block of Horseshoe Rd in Palmetto, Florida. The Hazmat Team identified the object and its contents as an explosive compound.
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Recognizes Local Businesses that Provided Recent Support to the District’s Wellness Event
On January 17, 2019, the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Fire Commissioners recognized various local businesses that were major contributors to our 2nd Annual 5K Walk/Run event. Firefighter/EMT/Fitness Coordinator Christi Hollins provided the Fire Commissioners with information about each business and what they did in making our 2nd Annual 5K event a huge success once again. Appreciation plaques were given to New Balance, BJ’s Wholesale, Learning Express and Orange Theory Fitness.