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Recent News

Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue Lieutenant Foss donates kidney to Tampa nurse

Aug 17, 2022

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...

IAFF Local 2546 Contract Signing

Jul 21, 2022

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...

30 year awards

Jul 21, 2022

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. [gallery...