IAFF Local 2546

Suncoast Professional Firefighters & Paramedics

Fox 13 News-Venice EMS uses 'game-changer' device to perform chest compressions with 99% efficiency

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Charlotte DVP Betancourt attended a virtual ceremony for the United Way of Charlotte County where our Charitable Foundation received the "New Community Partner" award

Longboat Key Fire Receives a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant

Longboat Key Fire Department received valuable extrication equipment from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant.

Dana Tindall Awarded Fire Officer Renewal Designation

BRADENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN DANA TINDALL AWARDED FIRE OFFICER RENEWAL DESIGNATION

On April 6, 2021, the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met and voted unanimously to award Captain Dana Tindall the Fire Officer (FO) renewal designation. The FO designation recognizes fire officers who demonstrate the requisite accomplishments in professional development and contributions, community involvement, and technical competencies.

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North River Fire District Promotions 7-2021

North River Fire District New Hires 7-2021

Southern Manatee Years of service awards 7-21
nspector Kenneth Reed – 25 Years of Service Inspector Ronald Washington – 38 Years of Service Battalion Chief Chris Gould – 30 Years of Service Battal

Southern Manatee Fire Dist. Promotions 7-21
Deputy Chief of Operations Ricardo Blanco promoted to the position of Assistant Chief

Southern Manatee Fire Dist. Promotions 7-21
Training Captain Robert Thayer promoted to the position of Training Chief.

SCFD Promotions (7-2021)
Robert McCue promoted to Journeyman FF

SCFD Promotions (7-2021)
Zach Naples- Myers promoted to Journeyman FF

Sarasota County Fire Phoenix Awards 6-2021
Dale Mahler, Matt Olson, Curt Tellbuescher, Stephen Dezzi and John Haberlein

Sarasota County Fire Phoenix Awards 6-2021
Jeffrey Gebhardt, Colin Tarro, Kris Biagioli and Amir Banks

Charlotte County Fire & EMS Swearing in- 6-2021
Brandon Corso, Wyatt De Leon, Cody Fouch, Leroy Goulbourne, Daniel Korchick, Bryce Mazo, Maurice Noel, and Kayle Truran

SCFD Promotions (6-2021)
Evan Rohde promoted to Journeyman Firefighter

Venice Fire Chief Shawn Carvey retiring in September 2021
Venice Fire Deputy Chief Frank Giddens received appointment asChief

SCFD Promotions (6-2021)
Sean Rowe promoted to LT

West Manatee Fire Promotions (6-2021)
Cameron Frazier promoted to FF 1st Class

West Manatee DVP Swearing in
Frank Agresta

North Port Fire Promotions 5-2021
Julia Goad and Matt Pettit promoted to Charge Paramedics

Sarasota County Promotions 5-2021
Steven Prichard promoted to LT

Sarasota County Promotions 5-2021
Jared Elmore promoted to LT

Sarasota County Promotions 5-2021
Brett Taylor promoted to BC

Charlotte County Promotions
David Clyatt promotion to LT

North Port Fire awards/badge-pinning ceremony for 2019 and 2020
2020 Staff Employee of the Year - David Ingalls

North Port Fire awards/badge-pinning ceremony for 2019 and 2020
2020 Firefighter of the Year - Anthony Morandi

North Port Fire awards/badge-pinning ceremony for 2019 and 2020
2020 Officer of the Year - Joshua Clements

North Port Fire awards/badge-pinning ceremony for 2019 and 2020
2019 Firefighter of the Year- Michael Tackman

North Port Fire awards/badge-pinning ceremony for 2019 and 2020
2019 Officer of the Year - Kyle Dent

Sarasota County New Employees

North Port Swearing in 2-1-2021
Eric Walsh, Mathew Simmons, Jeffrey Gibble, Zachary Wiegele, Anthony Schiavo, Matthew Anderson, Saxon Wiskowski.

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SFBF 21st Annual Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off- Oct 17, 2021

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The IAFF has teamed up with Purdue Globel to offer members an opportunity to continue their education with an online associate’s or bachelor’s fire science degree

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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.

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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.