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Congratulations to Gianna Smith on her promotion to Certified Fire Inspector Third Class!
09/03/2026

Congratulations to Gianna Smith on her promotion to Certified Fire Inspector Third Class!

The BFD stands with the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue family in remembering Fire Marshal Leslie Adent. Our hearts are wit...
09/02/2026

The BFD stands with the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue family in remembering Fire Marshal Leslie Adent. Our hearts are with you, the Adent family, and countless friends and community members who are all better for Leslie having touched their lives. ❤

BFD Chaplain Tucker Owen and Bayside Community members served the BFD a fantastic breakfast to begin the shift. We appre...
08/27/2026

BFD Chaplain Tucker Owen and Bayside Community members served the BFD a fantastic breakfast to begin the shift. We appreciate their kindness and great cooking!

BRADENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES STUDENTS BACK TO SCHOOL AND URGES DRIVER AWARENESSOn August 10th and 11th, the City o...
08/10/2026

BRADENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES STUDENTS BACK TO SCHOOL AND URGES DRIVER AWARENESS

On August 10th and 11th, the City of Bradenton Fire Department welcomed students back to school while reminding drivers on busy thoroughfares to be mindful of pedestrians and school zones.

Before and after school, BFD vehicles will be staged at seven schools* within the city limits. With apparatus lights on and awareness banners posted, fire personnel will greet students traveling to and from school, and remind drivers to watch for pedestrians while obeying posted speed limits.

The department urges drivers and pedestrians of all ages to be aware of their surroundings and avoid distractions while driving AND walking.

Ballard Elementary (912 18th Street West) – 1400 block of 9th Avenue West
G.D. Rogers Elementary (515 13th Avenue West) – along 17th Avenue West
Manatee Elementary (1609 6th Avenue East) - Sidewalk in front of Station 2
Miller Elementary (601 43rd Street West) - at/near Manatee Avenue West and 43rd Street West
Moody Elementary (5425 38th Avenue West)
Sugg Middle (3801 59th Street West) - at/near 59th Street West and 38th Avenue West
Sea Breeze Elementary (3601 71st Street West) - along 71st Street West

Additional Back to School Safety information for children and drivers can be found at:
https://www.safekids.org/blog/back-school-safety-tips-how-walk-safely

Congratulations to Landon Rinehart on his promotion to Firefighter 4th Class!
08/03/2026

Congratulations to Landon Rinehart on his promotion to Firefighter 4th Class!

Congratulations to Scott Gordon on his promotion to Firefighter 4th Class!
08/03/2026

Congratulations to Scott Gordon on his promotion to Firefighter 4th Class!

Congratulations to Isaac Bailey on his promotion to Firefighter 4th Class!
08/03/2026

Congratulations to Isaac Bailey on his promotion to Firefighter 4th Class!

We take this opportunity to extend our sincere thanks to all responders and support services for their essential contrib...
07/28/2026

We take this opportunity to extend our sincere thanks to all responders and support services for their essential contributions to the incident at Aviata at Bradenton Villas on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Response and relocation partners were outstanding in their provision of timely, effective, and compassionate life-safety services to the facility’s residents and staff. Your professionalism and dedication to the mission are recognized and valued. Thank you!

Response partners:
City of Bradenton, Mayor Gene Brown, City Administrator Perry, Public Information Manager, Building Official, and Bradenton Police Department
Manatee County Emergency Communications Center, Emergency Management, and EMS
Florida Division of Emergency Management
East Manatee Fire Rescue
North River Fire District
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Florida
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue
Lealman Fire District
Pinellas Park Fire Department
St. Pete Beach Fire Department
Pasco County Fire Rescue

Relocation services:
Manatee County EMS
West Coast-Southern Medical Service
Ambitrans Ambulance
Sunstar Paramedics
Manatee County Area Transit
Breeze Transit (Sarasota County)
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority

Additional support provided by:
TECO (utility purveyor)
Manatee United Methodist Church (staging for responders)

While the emergency response at Aviata at Bradenton Villas concluded early Sunday morning, the City's Fire Marshal conti...
07/27/2026

While the emergency response at Aviata at Bradenton Villas concluded early Sunday morning, the City's Fire Marshal continues working alongside the Building Division as the property owner moves forward with the structural evaluation. The City of Bradenton and Manatee County Government have issued the following joint statement with the latest information.

Bradenton Fire Department has been on scene since this afternoon at Aviata at Bradenton Villas, 105 15th St. E., followi...
07/26/2026

Bradenton Fire Department has been on scene since this afternoon at Aviata at Bradenton Villas, 105 15th St. E., following a structural collapse in one area of the facility.

Firefighters are working alongside Manatee County Emergency Management, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, EMS partners, and regional agencies.

There were no injuries as a result of the collapse. Approximately 157 residents were safely evacuated from the facility.

The City’s Building Official will evaluate the structure, and the cause of the collapse remains under investigation.

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1010 9th Avenue West
Bradenton, FL
34205

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