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Suncoast Professional Firefighters & Paramedics
2022 SFFBF 22nd Annual Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-OffSUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2022 AT 1:30 PM – 4:45 PM EDT
Would you like to make a difference in a young persons life. Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteers from the Fire Service to become a mentor for a couple hours a month.
THE RAYS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
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Latest NewsMembers from West Manatee Fire took to the steps of Raymond James Stadium to raise funds for the American Lung Association. Aaron Reese, Clayton Lease, Frank Agresta, Robert Haygood and Max Pollock along with other area firefighters; dressed in full gear maneuvered 1,377 steps each to promote awareness for the millions of Americans affected by lung disease. The West Manatee Fire Rescue team finished 4th among the firefighter teams and raised $1,179.69 for this great cause. If you would like to participate next year: Click on image
Gov. DeSantis Green Lights Hometown Heroes Housing
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Last week Sarasota County and Longboat Key Fire personnel joined @CarrytheLoad in a portion of their Memorial May relay. For more info, visit their website: carrytheload.
Gov. DeSantis OK's bill enforcing legal protection for firefighters
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Punta Gorda Fire's Chief Briggs, Tony Laurenti, Rhett Anderson, and Alex Davenport participated in the Honor Flight by accompanying our local heroes to DC to view the memorials erected in their honor. Thank you for all your service. For more information on this wonderful organization visit: https://www.honorflight.org/
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(click on image for more candidate info)Local 2546 Charlotte Fire supporting Commissioner Stephen R. Deutsch's re-election campaign
(click on image to register)Occupational cancer is now the leading cause of death for fire fighters and EMS personnel. The IAFF and American Cancer Society have compiled online resources for you to learn more.
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The IAFF has launched a new online resource addressing the opioid epidemic consisting of a 10-segment video and podcast series.(Click on Image to view)The Florida Professional Firefighters are honored to announce their endorsement of Jimmy Patronis for Florida's Chief Financial Officer/State Fire Marshal. Thank you CFO Patronis for all you do for firefighters, paramedics and the Fire/Rescue services as a whole.
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(for more info or to sign up click on image)IAFF members and their family can take advantage of reduced tuition, no-cost LRC100 course, waived resource fees, certification transfers, free undergraduate books, and more.
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What We Do
Our Executive Board, Trustees, Staff and Legal Counsel work tirelessly to ensure that our members have the best representation in order to ensure a fair and equitable workplace.
Who We Are
Suncoast Professional Firefighters & Paramedics was chartered on November 29, 1976 as the Sarasota Professional Firefighters.
Who We Represent
Suncoast Professional Firefighters & Paramedics represents over 1,400 professional firefighters and EMS personnel in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties across 12 jurisdictions.
