The Southern Manatee Fire Rescue District recently placed in service four (4) new Inspector Vehicles. The District saved thousands of dollars by utilizing the State of Florida Cooperative Bid for Fire-Rescue Support Vehicles, State Bid #15-23-0904 and purchased four (4) 2016 Ford F-150’s ½ ton extended cabs. These new vehicles replaced four (4) 2004 Envoys that had over 100,000 miles and high maintenance costs.