Jan 15, 2020 | Headlines, Press Releases
On Wednesday 01/15/2020 members of Lake Bridge Falls attended a CPR / AED class. Firefighter Paramedic Paul Wojcik and Bobby Thayer instructed members on how to handle these cardiac emergencies to better prepare them for pre-arrival care before EMS and Fire...
Jan 15, 2020 | Headlines, Press Releases
On Monday 01/13/2020 Southern Manatee hosted the Food Truck Inspection class thru Event Managers. Inspectors and Fire Marshall’s throughout Manatee County attended this class to ensure safety and code enforcement with mobile food vendors.
Jan 13, 2020 | Headlines, Press Releases
On Monday January 13th, Manatee County EMS, along with Engine 341, Engine 312, Ladder 339, Squad 328, Training 309, and Battalion 3 completed a joint drill at Training Station 3. Crews completed a fire ground attack of a 2nd floor apartment and rescued trapped...
Jan 8, 2020 | Headlines, Press Releases
Back on September 9th, 2019, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District and Manatee County EMS responded to a patient in labor. Shortly after our arrival the patient gave birth to a baby girl. FF/EMT Jerry Bennett was at the right spot with his hands to catch the baby as...
Dec 24, 2019 | Headlines, Press Releases
On Monday, December 23rd, 2019, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District received their Advanced Life Support License from the State of Florida and ALS vehicle permits to begin providing Advanced Life Support-Paramedic services to the citizens of the District. The...
Dec 17, 2019 | Headlines, Press Releases
Back on November 5th, 2019, Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District and Sarasota County Fire Department participated in a joint public education event at The Haven located at 4405 Desoto Road. The Haven is an inclusionary school for all ages. While conducting this...
