Southern Manatee Fire Rescue

09/16/2026

Climbing for a cause 🇺🇸

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue personnel participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Nathan Benderson Park on Friday, September 11th.

We climb to honor, remember, and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

Never Forget.

09/11/2026

Today, we honor the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, including the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We remember their courage, their sacrifice, and the families and brothers and sisters they left behind.

We will never forget.

09/10/2026

In honor of 9/11, Crunch Fitness on SR 64 stopped by Station 1 to pay tribute to our local firefighters. ❤️🇺🇸

On Friday September 11th, Crunch Fitness will be hosting a StairMaster Climb, open to everyone, members and non-members, to honor and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives on September 11, 2001.

We appreciate Crunch Fitness for recognizing and honoring the sacrifices of our first responders and keeping the memory of September 11 alive.

Never Forget. 🇺🇸

09/02/2026

SMFR personnel were proud to show their support at the 50th Anniversary Gala of Union Local 2546 this past Saturday, August 29th!

Congratulations to Union Local 2546 on 50 years of dedication, brotherhood, and service!

We are proud to stand alongside our brothers and sisters and celebrate this incredible milestone. 🚒❤️

09/02/2026

Join us in congratulating Lieutenant Dustin Daughtrey, Firefighter Josue Torres, and Firefighter Paramedic Justin Woods! 🎉

🔥 These three outstanding members of Southern Manatee Fire Rescue have been recognized with the Phoenix Award for their life-saving efforts.

Their quick actions, professionalism, and dedication helped make a difference when it mattered most. We are incredibly proud of their commitment to protecting and serving our community! 🚒❤️

09/02/2026

Join us in congratulating Firefighter Christopher Zitnick and Firefighter Easton Evans! 🎉

🔥FF Zitnick has proudly served Manatee County for 10 years!

🔥FF Evans has proudly served Southern Manatee Fire Rescue for 5 years!

Thank you both for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the department, Manatee County, and the communities we serve. We appreciate all that you do! 🚒

08/27/2026

08/18/2026

A special thank you to Gameday Men’s Health in Sarasota for delivering lunch today! We appreciate your kindness and support! ❤️🚒

08/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations are in order! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating:

🚨 Chad D’Agostino on his promotion to Deputy Chief of Administration!

🚨 Michael Questionati on his promotion to “C” Shift Battalion Chief!

🚨 Robert Moore on 30 years of dedicated service to our community and department!

Thank you all for your hard work, leadership, and dedication to serving our community. We are proud to celebrate these accomplishments with you! 🚒🔥

07/31/2026