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Recent News

Paramedic’s Graduate from Suncoast Technical College

Mar 18, 2019

On March 14th, Captain Robert Thayer, FF/EMT David Wernet and FF/EMT Sam Collins graduated from Suncoast Technical College after completing the Paramedic Class. They completed over 1100 hours of classroom training, clinical rotation at Sarasota Memorial Hospital...

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Receives TIPS Grant

Mar 6, 2019

On March 5th, at 1030 hours Pam Hancock presents a check in the amount of $1481.70. Back on February 6th, Captain Bobby Thayer submitted a grant application to Preferred, our Work Comp carrier, for a Safety Project to ensure the safety of our Firefighters during a...

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District Personnel Receive Phoenix Award

Mar 5, 2019

On March 5th, at 0900 hours at the Manatee County Public Safety Building, Manatee County EMS held their monthly award ceremony and staff meeting. The first awards issued were the Phoenix Awards, an award that is received when personnel save the life of patient that...