Aug 17, 2022 | Headlines, Press Releases
SMFR DVP Derek Foss was awarded the Manatee County Chiefs Gallantry Star for Bravery. The highest award possible in Manatee County. DVP Foss made the selfless act of donating an organ to another so that she could continue to live life. The Organ Recipient Bri Baker...
Jul 21, 2022 | Headlines, Press Releases
At the July 21, 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting the newest IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) union contract was accepted and signed. The contract comes from efforts by the union negotiation team and administration at Southern Manatee Fire and...
Jul 21, 2022 | Headlines, Press Releases
On July 21 2022 Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue awarded Lt. Melvin Bonds and Cpt. Adam Chevalier certificates and ribbons for 30 years of service with the department. Please join us in congratulating Lt. Bonds and Cpt. Chevalier on this achievement....
Apr 20, 2022 | Headlines, Press Releases
On 04/20/2022 SMFR “A” shift was dispatched to a working structure fire in the Briarwood subdivision. All occupants were out of the structure, but the family pet was not located during the evacuation. Crews made entry and while one crew was battling the fire the...
Jan 13, 2022 | Headlines, Press Releases
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue would like to congratulate Ken Reed on his retirement. We would like to thank Kenny for his 33 years of service to the citizens of Manatee County.
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...
