We are thrilled to announce the promotion and pinning ceremony Deputy Chief Dan Anderson! Join us in congratulating and Dan Anderson for his dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your hard work and over 25 years of experience has...

Let's all take a moment to applaud Jeremy, a true hero in our midst!  Jeremy witnessed a vehicle crash that tragically ended in a retention pond. Without hesitation, he grabbed a dumbbell from his Semi-truck and broke the windows, enabling the occupants to escape to...

We are thrilled to announce the promotion and pinning ceremony Deputy Chief Adam Perry! Join us in congratulating and Adam Perry for his dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your hard work and over 23 years of experience has...

Exciting News! Walmart has just made a generous donation of $1000 to Southern Manatee Fire Rescue to support fire prevention education and provide much-needed smoke detectors. This contribution will make a huge impact in keeping our community safe. A big thank you to...

Chief Bounds attended the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association (FFCA) Memorial Service on Sunday July 21st to honor Chief Officers and FFCA Members who passed away in the last year.  Retired Oneco-Tallevast and Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Chief James Steffens was one of...