Recent News
Retirement of Suzann Moore
On Wednesday, March 28 2018, Suzann Moore retired from the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District after completing ten (10) years of dedicated service to the District and to the citizens that she served. Suzann was assigned to our Fire Prevention Division and filled the position of Fire Prevention Secretary.
read moreSMFR HAZMAT Techs. Train Using Drones To Detect Radiation
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue’s HazMat team got to take part in Radiation detection/monitoring using the DJI M200 drone. Utilizing real radioactive material, thanks to the Florida Bureau of Radiation Control, we were able to attach our Canberra Ultraradiac Personal Monitor to the drone and obtain not only the labeling in the packaging but detect its Rem output. Southern Manatee’s progressive approach to HazMat response utilizing drones has created a pathway for critical information to be gathered without placing firefighters in harms way.
read moreSouthern Manatee Fire Rescue District Personnel Learning Intravenous Cannulation and Intraosseous Cannulation in Paramedic School
Captain Robert Thayer, Firefighter/EMT Sam Collins and Firefighter/EMT David Wernet learning and practicing intravenous cannulation and intraosseous cannulation on arm and leg simulators.Our personnel are now into their second month of Paramedic School at Sarasota Technical College and should graduate sometime in February 2019.
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Quick Stats: March 2018
Incidents and Calls Reported
Average response time (in minutes)
Value of Property Saved (YTD)
Incident Breakdown
- Fire 4%
- Rescue & EMS 67%
- Hazard (No Fire) 4%
- Service Call 5%
- Good Intent 10%
- False Alarm 10%
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