IAFF Local 2546

Suncoast Professional Firefighters & Paramedics

Congrats to Todd Dunn for winning Honorable Mention in the "Best Social Media Video" category for his submission to the IAFF Media Award contest

ChiefVanHeldenRetirement

Congrats Chief Van Helden on your retirement!!! Welcome Chief Fair!!!

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VeniceEMS-Covid19

City of Venice EMS providing COVID-19 vaccines for homebound residents

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HooperBill

Senator Ed Hooper has filed legislation expanding the rights of firefighters who are under investigation by their department.

For more info:

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/400485-ed-hooper-files-bill-expanding-rights-of-firefighters-under-investigation

COVIDVets

Epic moment in time. COVID has overtaken so many lives the last year and I am hopeful for the future. President Vets

COVIDRogazy

Secretary Rogazy Getting his COVID vaccine

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Please consider voting for Alice White on March 9, 2021 during the Special Election.

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Breanna Jacobs chosen to receive a OFC scholarship

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota check presentation

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
Meals on Wheels of Sarasota check presentation

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

Charlotte County Fire & EMS Swearing in - 2-10-2021
C- Shift Swearing in

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
Salvation Army of Charlotte County

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
Meals on Wheels of Charlotte County

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
Keep Manatee Beautiful

Charlotte County Fire & EMS Swearing in - 2-10-2021
B- Shift Swearing in

Charlotte County Fire & EMS Swearing in - 2-10-2021
A- Shift Swearing in

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
Bradenton Blue Foundation

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
Turning Points

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
Manatee County Humane Society

Charlotte County Chief Fair pinning
Charlotte County Chief Fair pinning

Jeremy Wilhelm promoted to EMS Captain
Sarasota County Promotional Pinning - 2-8-2021

Nicholas Satterly promoted to EMS Captain
Sarasota County Promotional Pinning - 2-8-2021

Steven Lambright promoted to EMS Captain
Sarasota County Promotional Pinning - 2-8-2021

Miguel Garcia promoted to BC
Sarasota County Promotional Pinning - 2-8-2021

Jamel Haisley promoted to LT
Sarasota County Promotional Pinning - 2-8-2021

Timothy Baker promoted to LT
Sarasota County Promotional Pinning - 2-8-2021

Thomas Didiego promoted to LT
Sarasota County Promotional Pinning - 2-8-2021

Christopher Tedrick promoted to LT
Sarasota County Promotional Pinning - 2-8-2021

Gerardo "G" Rogazy promoted to LT
Sarasota County Promotional Pinning - 2-8-2021

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
United Way of Charlotte County

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
All Faiths Food Banks of Sarasota County

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
Salvation Army of Sarasota County

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
F.E.L.T. (Feeding Empty Little Tummies)

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
Mayor's Feed the Hungry

Charitable Foundation Check Presentation
Sozo's Mission in Manatee County

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February Webinar Registration

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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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Facebook Feed

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.