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
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‘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
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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
Unit News
Congressman Steube Thanks SCFD
Congress Greg Steube was injured in January when he fell from a ladder. He took the time to personally thank
March 8, 2023
Unit News
WMFR Drowning Prevention Campaign
This past weekend West Manatee Fire Rescue with help from the Anna Maria Island Privateers set up near the beach
March 7, 2023
Unit News
SCFD’s Beau Smith-Kerr Completes Smoke Diver Program
Beau Smith-Kerr recently recieved his Smoke Diver certification. He is the only active SCFD Firefighter with this certification. He was
February 28, 2023
Unit News
Venice Fire Awards Banquet
Venice Fire and Rescue held their annual Awards Banquet February 11th at Fox Lea Farms. Thank you for your service
February 20, 2023
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2023 Polar Plunge
This past weekend our Suncoast Polar 2546 team took the chilly plunge at Aquatica, helping our friends at Special Olympics.
February 14, 2023
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‘#10 Top MDA Collector IAFF Nationwide’ award
MDA Regional Director, Erin Randall stopped by during our E-Board meeting to present Local 2546 with an award for being
February 14, 2023
Unit News
Chief Bobby Thayer Retires after 33+ Years of Service
A retirement ceremony was held today at Southern Manatee for Training Chief Bobby Thayer. Chief Thayer is retiring after 33
February 6, 2023
Unit News
West Manatee Fire Rescue Awards Ceremony
On Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, West Manatee Fire Rescue recognized district personnel for their 2022 contributions. LT Vollmer was also
February 2, 2023
Unit News
Sarasota County Places 4th in HAZMAT Team Competition
Four members of Sarasota County Fire’s Special Operations unit competed in the HAZMAT Team competition held at the Florida Hazardous
February 1, 2023
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