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…
Notice for Request for Group Insurance Benefits Broker Services RFP2016-01
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District is requesting proposals from qualified insurance brokers licensed to sell group health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as other supplemental insurance products in the State of Florida for the full-time employees of the Fire District. The initial term shall include coverage beginning October 1, 2016 and ending September 30, 2017, with possible annual alternatives advantageous for the
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 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 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.