Promotion of Chuck Moonen

Jan 3, 2022 | Headlines

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue would like to congratulate Chuck Moonen on his promotion to Inspector.  The administration looks forward to this newest addition to the Prevention Bureau and knows Chuck will do an outstanding job. Please join us in congratulating...

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue launches its new ALS response vehicle.

Dec 21, 2021 | Headlines, Press Releases

With the promotion of Dan Anderson to Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Officer his vehicle became licensed by the State of Florida as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) response unit.  EMS Officer Anderson and his immediate supervisor Training Chief Bobby Thayer will...

Promotion of Dan Anderson

Nov 22, 2021 | Headlines

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue would like to congratulate Dan Anderson on his promotion to EMS Officer.  This position will report directly to the Training Chief and will be primarily responsible for all EMS training, paramedic and EMT alike, quality management,...

New employees join SMFR

Sep 22, 2021 | Headlines, Press Releases

We are pleased to introduce the newest additions to the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue family.  Firefighter Paramedic Christopher McKinniss and Firefighter Paramedic Easton Evans both joined us in the 3rd quarter of 2021.

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue promotes two employees

Jul 19, 2021 | Headlines, Press Releases

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 | Headlines, Press Releases

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...