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Recent News

SMFR participates in the 3rd International Firefighters Congress in Bogotá, Colombia over the use of Drones in Hazardous Materials response.

Nov 25, 2019

Recently, Firefighter/EMT Rich Gatanis was invited to speak at the 3rd International Firefighters Congress in Bogotá, Colombia in reference to our use of...

Anhydrous Ammonia Leak

Nov 14, 2019

Sarasota County Fire Department & Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Respond to an Anhydrous Ammonia Leak Early this morning at 0558 hours, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Hazardous...

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District and Sarasota County Fire Department Provide a “Show & Tell” for a Special Boy, Colton Lawson

Nov 6, 2019

On Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 at 0930 hours the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District and Sarasota County Fire Department participated in a joint “Show & Tell” event for a special boy, Colton...