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Recent News

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Swears-In New Employee

Jul 1, 2019

On June 20, 2019 at a regular scheduled Fire Commissioner meeting, Ms. Debbie Tuckerman swears-in new employee Firefighter/Paramedic Mario Disi. Firefighter/Paramedic Mario Disi was a volunteer with Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District...

Paramedic Students practicing advance Paramedic skills

Jun 11, 2019

Both FF/Paramedic Students Kyle Brady and Ian Segneri practicing advance Paramedic skills from cric othyrotomy to Intraosseous canulation utilizing a the bone drill.

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District and Manatee County EMS Receive Phoenix Recognition for saving a life

Jun 11, 2019

On April 9th at 1800 hours Engine 321 with Lt. Derek Foss, FF/EMT Shawn McMullen, FF/EMT and FF/EMT Richard Asher responded to a report of a vehicle accident. Engine 321 arrived on scene first and found 2 vehicles involved with 3 patients. One of the patients was...