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Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue

Bradenton, FL · Manatee County

Address
5200 26th St W, Bradenton, FL, 34207 2204
8Stations

Active openings

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About Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue

Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue is a special fire control district headquartered at 5200 26th Street West in Bradenton, Florida, serving a designated service area within Manatee County. The district operates four fire stations across Bradenton and Sarasota, along with a training facility co-located with Station 3, providing emergency response alongside community risk reduction programs such as fire safety education, CPR training, and hurricane preparedness.

The department organizes its culture around three core values it calls Pride, Commitment, and Courage, supported by an internal set of guiding principles it refers to as "The Cedar Hammock Way," which emphasize integrity, accountability, rigorous training, and professional conduct both on and off duty.

MissionProviding Quality Service with: Pride - Commitment - Courage

How to get hired

Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue is not currently accepting applications. The department's hiring page states no openings are available at this time and directs prospective applicants to check back or contact the district directly for updates on when recruitment reopens.

Leadership & hiring contacts

Joe Falcone
Fire Chief & Registered Agent
Matt Rose
Deputy Chief of Administration & Custodian of Public Records
Ryan French
Deputy Chief of Operations
Marc Massella
Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Bureau
Doug Brett
Medical Officer
Bill Smith
Administrative Officer
Brad Jones
Training Officer
Betsy Taintor
Office Administrator

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue currently hiring?

No. The department's hiring page states it is not accepting applications at this time.

What area does Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue serve?

The district serves a designated service area within Manatee County, Florida, near Bradenton.

How many fire stations does the district operate?

The district operates four fire stations, located in Bradenton and Sarasota, plus a training center co-located with Station 3.

What is the department's mission?

"Providing Quality Service with: Pride - Commitment - Courage."