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Recent News

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue promotes two employees

Jul 19, 2021

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

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...

Request For Proposals for Construction Services

Jun 15, 2021

The Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District (District) seeks submittals to a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified contractors for construction services regarding the District’s Station No. 2 located at 1911 30th Avenue E., Bradenton, Florida 34208, from a set of...