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September 19, 2023
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2023 First Responder Dive Team Challenge
The 2nd Annual First Responder Dive Team Competition was held this past weekend. The competition is hosted by the Charlotte
September 18, 2023
Local 2546 News
Remember the Fallen 5K Memorial Race
North Port Honor Guard sponsored the 13th Annual Remember the Fallen 5K Memorial Race this past weekend. The race was
September 14, 2023
Local 2546 News
9-11 Charity Softball Tournament
A charity softball tournament was held this past Sunday to honor the heroes of 9/11 and raise monies for 9/11
September 11, 2023
Charitable
Venice Fire’s “Old Betsy” Gets a Home
Venice Fires first fire truck ‘Old Betsy’ has become an ambassador for the City of Venice, appearing in many parades.
August 10, 2023
Local 2546 News
First Responder Games 2023
The First Responder Games are an Olympic-style competition that was held in Tampa, June 4-18th. The multi-sport event attracts thousands
June 20, 2023
Unit News
West Manatee Fire named ‘District of The Year’ by the FASD
West Manatee Fire and Rescue was presented ‘District Of The Year’ by the Florida Association of Special Districts. Special Districts
June 19, 2023
Unit News
Sarasota Honor Guard takes 1st place at FTFC Competition
Congratulations to the members of Sarasota County’s Honor Guard for placing first in the team competition and to Commander Todd
June 13, 2023
GoFundMe
‘Support Brennen’s Family’ GoFundMe
On June 1st, our IT administrator Shaun Reeve’s apprentice, Brennen Yeck was involved in a fatal motorcycle crash. Brennen loved
June 6, 2023
Local 2546 News
Firefighter Cancer Collaborative
Cancer has become the leading cause of death amongst firefighters. Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute is hoping
May 24, 2023
Local 2546 News
‘Islanders 4 Clean Water’ plunge
On May 16th several of our departments including Longboat Key Fire, North River Fire, West Manatee Fire and Sarasota County
May 24, 2023
Unit News
Carry the Load 2023
Members of Longboat Key Fire along with Commissioner Gary Coffin participated in this years Memorial Walk for Carry the Load.
May 24, 2023
Unit News
SMFR’s UAS team featured on cover of EDR Magazine
Southern Manatee Fire Rescues’ UAS team was featured on the cover of May’s Emergency Drone Responder Magazine. The edition included
May 23, 2023
GoFundMe
North River FF, Ryan Cooper’s Family GoFundMe
North River Firefighter, Ryan Coopers wife Erica is in the ICU at Tampa General Hospital after complications after gall bladder
May 15, 2023
Local 2546 News
Chief Rampino Change of Command Ceremony
North River Fire Chief Michael Rampino retired after 9 years of service. On April 27th a “Change of Command Ceremony”
May 11, 2023
GoFundMe
East Manatee FF, Rob Day GoFundMe
East Manatee Firefighter, Rob Day is recovering from a boating accident. Please consider helping out a fellow firefighter. If you
May 9, 2023
Local 2546 News
Honor Flight 2023
Several members from Charlotte County Fire and Punta Gorda Fire had the honor of accompanying some of our veterans to
May 9, 2023
General News
Live Messaging Available
Facebook Like Live Messaging A quick video about the live messaging feature has just been made available. Chat like on
May 2, 2023
Tribute
Commissioner Detert Funeral
Sarasota County Commissioner Nancy Detert, passed away peacefully April 5th. More than 500 friends and family attended her Funeral Mass
May 1, 2023
Legislative News
HB 239 – Special Risk Retirement Date
HB 239 – A bill that would restore critical retirement benefits for firefighters and other first responders. Sponsored by Senator
April 5, 2023
General News
What is Up with the Emailing?
I am sorry for any inconvenience. With all the activity of registrations coming in so quickly, the email message system
March 22, 2023
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