Suncoast Professional

Jeff Bruski promoted to BC.

Irvin Campbell promoted to Captain.

Congrats to Driver/Engineer Mathew Plank on his retirement after 25 years of service to the citizens of the North River Fire District.

Firemedic Breanna Jacobs awarded ‘Firemedic of the Year’ at Public Safety Appreciation Night. Breanna received the award for her role in saving a patient who had a heart attack while working on a roof.

Fire Inspector Teri Pierson recognized for 10 years of service.

Congrats to BFD’s BC Steve Trompke on his retirement after 26 years of service.

Brendan Lewellen promoted to FF 2nd Class.

Jonathan Alt promoted to FF 3rd Class.

Shorepoint Health, Port Charlotte presented Paramedic Daryn Favara with the Quarterly EMS Lifesaving Excellence Award.

During a thank you lunch for EMS workers, Shorepoint Health of Punta Gorda recognized Firemedic Julie Goodwin with the EMS Lifesaving Excellence Award. Julie was selected for this honor by the hospital staff who she regularly interacts with while on duty.

Noah Huffman promoted to FF 4th Class.

Corey Phipps promoted to Driver/Engineer

Charge EMT Sam Fronek recognized for 18 years of service.

Charge EMT Daniel Hedgeman recognized for 27 years of service.

Lt. Ken Campbell recognized for 25 year of service.  Ken will also be promoted to Captain in a few weeks.

Station 3 B-shift was recognized with an award for exceptional service to their citizens on several occasions.

From L to R. Deputy County Administrator Emily Lewis, FF/EMT Peter Denton, Firemedic Tavi Cooley, FF/EMT Matthew Tricarico, Chief Jason Fair and DC Mike Davis

Welcome to SMFD’s family!!!  FF Bailey Howell, FF Billy Quevedo, FF Zach Duncan, FF/PM Andrew Garcia.

Congrats to Englewood Fires DVP Roman Grabowski on his retirement from the department after 30 years of service.

Garrett Mumford promoted to FF 3rd Class.

Welcome to the Sarasota County Fire Family Class 123.

Robert Hinton promoted to Driver/Engineer.

Josh Rice promoted to LT.

Brion Adams and Jennifer Jackson promoted to Journeyman FF.

BC Herb Smith recently retired on March 30th after 33 years of service to Southern Manatee.

Lt Patty Wacha was recognized with the Birdland Community Heroes Award at the March 26 Orioles spring training game at Ed Smith Stadium.