Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Honors Lisa Kalmbach for her many years in providing Critical Incident Stress Debriefing to the Emergency Services Personnel of Manatee County
On February 15, 2018 at the SMFR Commissioner meeting, Lisa Kalmbach, employee of the Emergency Communication Center of Manatee County, was recognized and honored with an appreciation plaque for her many years of service in providing CISD services to all Fire, EMS and Law enforcement personnel in Manatee County.
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Conducts Training over Substance Abuse and PTSD
On February 5, 6, & 7, 2018 at the SMFR at Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Training Classroom, Captain Robert Thayer made arrangements to have retired Fire Chief Mike Morgan come in and speak to all of our personnel...
Eight (8) Year Old to be Recognize by Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District for her Quick Action in Calling 9-1-1 for her Grandmother
On Thursday, February 15, 2018, shortly after 5:00 PM the Fire Commissioners of the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District will be honoring an 8 year old girl for saving the life of her grandmother by calling 9-1-1 and providing them with her grandmother’s address and medical information about the emergency. This recognition will be held at 2451 Trailmate Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34243 in the Commission Chambers.
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Holds an Emergency Vehicle Operator Instructor Course (EVOC)
On February 12th and 13th, 2018, Southern Manatee hosted a VFIS Instructor class for Emergency Vehicle Operations. Members of Orlando Fire Rescue, Sarasota / Bradenton Airport, Sarasota County Fire Department, and the Sun City Rescue Squad all attended this 2 day training course.
Ten (10) New Firefighters/EMT’s/Paramedic’s Begin Employment with Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District
On January 22, 2018 at 0700 hours, ten (10) new Firefighter/EMT’s/Paramedic’s began their employment at the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District. Nine (9) of these positions are being funded through a three (3) SAFER...