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2008 Appreciation Awards
December 12, 2008

A-Shift Firefighter of the Year - First Class Firefighter, Michael Sheets
B-Shift Firefighter of the Year - First Class Firefighter, Justin Rudrud
C-Shift Firefighter of the Year - Battalion Chief, Sam Collier
Exceptional Duty Award - Captain, Gene Brown
Fire Department Officer of the Year - Training Officer, Leigh Hollins
Staff Employee of the Year - Division Chief, Dan Center

Congratulations Cedar Hammock - Job Well Done!

Firefighter - EMT
Applicants Wanted!
Written Exam and Physical Agility.
Saturday, January 10, 2009 - 7:00 a.m.

LOCATION:
MTI East Campus Fire Science
5530 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
Bradenton Florida 34211
The Application Process has closed. Good luck to those who have signed up. We'll see you Saturday.

November 16, 2008

MVA
1100 Block of 63 Ave
Honda vs Truck

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November 14, 2008

A-Shift Vehicle Fire

4495 14th Street W
Cortez Plaza West

November 13, 2008
Commission Meeting

Promotion of 3 firefighters to rank of Lieutenant
and
New Fire Inspector

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Left to right: Lt. Brian Bartman, Lt. Brett Pritchard, Lt. William Whitfield,
Inspector Diane Chrzanowski and Fire Chief Randall Stulce

CHFR participates in
the 6th Annual Halloween
Safe Kids Night
sponsored by
Manatee Crime Stoppers

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October 27, 2008

A Shift responds to structure fire

602 Park Circle

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Manatee County Fire Departments are collecting non-perishable goods to be distributed to needy families, see below for more details.

The Manatee County
Fire Chiefs' Association
and

are sponsoring a Food Drive
October 13th thru November 7th

Drop off points are at all
Manatee County
Fire Stations

Any questions please call 941-751-7090
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MY FAMILY
MY COMMUNITY
MY RESPONSIBILITY

GIVE BLOOD

Where: Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue Station #1
5200 26th Street West, Bradenton

When: Sunday November 9th, 7:30 - 11:30 am
Monday November 10th, 7:30 - 11:30 am

All donors will receive a FREE t-shirt, a coupon for a FREE admission to MOSI including an IMAX movie with the purchase of one ticket at regular price (restrictions apply), good for up to 6 people, and a wellness checkup including a cholesterol screening, PLUS the opportunity to join the National Marrow Donor Program Registry for FREE!

IT'S FAST! IT'S EASY www.fbsdonor.org to make an appointment for your next donation. Use Sponsor Code MO177

ID REQUIRED TO DONATE
Age 16 with Parental Consent * Minimum 110 lbs.
1-800-68-BLOOD (25663)

HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE! - READY OR NOT...
See inside for interactive storm map!
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATWOAT+shtml/100913.shtml

Your home should be a safe haven. But do you regularly check for home fire hazards? If not, there is the potential for danger. Fire departments responded to nearly 400,000 home fires in 2006. That’s why the theme of Fire Prevention Week 2008 is “It’s Fire Prevention Week: Prevent Home Fires!”

From October 5-11, 2008, fire safety advocates will spread the word to their communities that, with a little extra caution, preventing the leading causes of home fires – cooking, heating, electrical and smoking-materials – is within their power.

September 12-14, 2008 MDA Boot Drive

Cedar Hammock participated all weekend to collect funds for the
Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual Boot Drive.
All three Shifts participated to collect over $800

August 14, 2008
Commission Meeting

Congratulations to
FF Ben Anderson

Promoted to First Class

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August 12, 2008

USAR LTRT II Team 644 (Cedar Hammock, Longboat Key, West Manatee)
and 419 (City of Bradenton) Confined Space Training.

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July 25, 2008
2 Vehicle Fires B-Shift

Battalion 2 & E-241 - Fully involved van
Columbia Drive & Emory Avenue

Battalion 2 & E-211 - pickup truck contained to
passenger compartment
373 47th Avenue Dr West

July 14, 2008 Vehicle Accident C-Shift
6800 Block of 14 Street West - single car vehicle accident

July 11, 2008 Vehicle Fire A-Shift
4600 Block of 26th Street West

Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

click here for information on Fireworks Safety

June 25, 2008

Fire Inspector Robert Austin was recognized at the 17th Annual Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition Conference, held at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, for his involvement and participation within the organization. Inspector Austin is a founding member and long term Chair of the Manatee Council. He has represented the Suncoast Region in varying capacities over the past 17 years.

Mr. Mitch Stoller, President and CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide, was in attendance to recognize the contributions made by Inspector Austin. Additionally, Mr. Gary Carnes, President and CEO of All Children's Hospital, recognized the dedication and contributions Inspector Austin has made in the lives and welfare of children within our communities.

Inspector Austin was presented and recognized with various platitudes, plaques and certificates.

Thank you Fire Inspector Robert Austin for your diligence, professionalism and dedication in representing our fire department.

June 21, 2008
CHFR Takes Gold
Combat Challenge, Police and Fire Games

Several CHFR employees participated in the Police and Fire Games Saturday, June 21, 2008, which took place a the MTI fire tower on Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Approximately 9 Manatee County firefighters and at least 20 firefighters from the State of Florida took part in running the Combat Challenge individual and team relay events. The CHFR relay team ran 1:36: Troy Bercot, Ben Anderson and Bill Smith. The Manatee County relay team ran 1:18 and took gold: CHFR's Troy Bercot and Ben Anderson, SMFR's Stu Rammer and Ed Tumolo, and SCFD's Jeremy Wilhelm. Lt Bercot received another gold for his individual time of 1:44. CHFR's Keith Ferguson participated in the mountain biking event and received gold.

June 8, 2008
A-Shift/Engine 211
Responds to
Vehicle Fire

4900 34th Street West

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Fire Department Patch Quilt...

A fire department lieutenant's wife devoted a year to collecting department patches to make this retirement quilt for her husband. Cedar Hammock is featured just top right from the center. This lucky lieutenant is due to retire in December and the quilt is a surprise (no names).

The center features his patches, pins, and memories. Around the middle, begins the United States (she has all of them), then patches from various countries around the world. In the four corners are Military Fire Department patches. The white squares left are for friends and family to sign. What a beautiful job. This lieutenant should be proud!