Promotion of Dan Anderson

Nov 22, 2021 | Headlines

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue would like to congratulate Dan Anderson on his promotion to EMS Officer.  This position will report directly to the Training Chief and will be primarily responsible for all EMS training, paramedic and EMT alike, quality management,...

New employees join SMFR

Sep 22, 2021 | Headlines, Press Releases

We are pleased to introduce the newest additions to the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue family.  Firefighter Paramedic Christopher McKinniss and Firefighter Paramedic Easton Evans both joined us in the 3rd quarter of 2021.

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue promotes two employees

Jul 19, 2021 | Headlines, Press Releases

The Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District is pleased to announce the promotion of Deputy Chief of Operations Ricardo Blanco to the position of Assistant Chief and Training Captain Robert Thayer to the position of Training Chief.  These individuals have shown...

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue recognizes 8 employees with an accumulative total of 238 years.

Jul 19, 2021 | Headlines, Press Releases

The Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District is presenting the following personal with ribbons and plaques to recognize there years of service. Inspector Kenneth Reed – 25 Years of Service Inspector Ronald Washington – 38 Years of Service Battalion Chief Chris Gould – 30...

Drug Free Manatee PSA

Jun 10, 2021 | Headlines, Press Releases

On May 10th, 2021 at approximately 8:30pm, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue partnered with Drug Free Manatee to create a PSA video. Ladder 339, ALS Engine 341, Battalion 3, Alpha 7, and SMFR Training Division created a crash scene where we extricated a driver from a...