Suncoast Professional
Fire Fighters & Paramedics
International Association of Fire Fighters
Congratulations to Lt. Curtis Owens for his 30 years of service to NPFR.
North Port Fire
Congratulations to Firemedic Kayle Truran for her 5 years of service to NPFR.
North Port Fire
Welcome to the VFR Family FF/EMT Adam Kosianowski sworn in at the Commission meeting.
Venice Fire
Welcome to the VFR Family FF/EMT Gavin Hornberger sworn in at the Commission meeting.
Venice Fire
Welcome FF/Paramedic Jovani Santiago to the VFR family, sworn in at the Commission meeting.
Venice Fire
Welcome FF/Paramedic Tyler Bailey to the VFR family, sworn in at the Commission meeting.
Venice Fire
Congratulations to FF/PM Matthew Johnson promoted to Lt.
North Port Fire
Cngratulations to Eng/PM Colin Zargham promoted to Lt.
North Port Fire
Congratulations to Lt. Michael Tackman promoted to District Chief.
North Port Fire
Congratulations to Lt. Terry McCloud promoted to District Chief.
North Port Fire
Congratulations to (L-R) John Witters, Cam Grandioux, Justin Flagg, and Zach Ziemke on successfully completing paramedic school!
North Port Fire
Congratulations to SMFR participating in the 'Fight for Air' Stair Climb, climbing 42 flights of stairs while in full gear, completing in 3rd place for Firefighter full gear teams!
Southern Manatee Fire
Congratulations to BC Ray Reese for his 28 years of service to EFD.
Englewood Fire
Congratulations to FF Antonio Esposito for successfully completing Paramedic school.
Punta Gorda Fire
Congratulations to FF/EMT Travis Dowell for his 15 years of service to SMFR.
Southern Manatee Fire
Congratulations to North River's newest PIC, BC Ben Miller!
North River Fire
Shout Out to NPFR awarded the 2026 Mission Lifeline Gold. Exemplifies the exceptional service the crews provide to our citizens every day.
North Port Fire
Congratulations to FF/ EMTs Jacob Franklin, Benjamin Hahn-Vazquez, and Gavin Morgan recognized as 'Rookies of the Year'.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS
Congratulations to Lt. Jefferson Mendel recognized as 'Officer of the Year'
Charlotte County Fire & EMS
Congratulations to FF Dino Fanti receiving the 'Firefighter of the Year' award.
Englewood Fire
The 2026 Scholarship application process for Local 2546 is open.
Applicants must follow the application process for the individual links below:
Last Alarm “May They Never be Forgotten”
Please click on the above title for names and photos.
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