Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire-related injuries in the U.S. East Manatee Fire Rescue provides fire suppression and emergency services to more than 98,000 residents in the Lakewood Ranch area. EMFR responded to an average of more than 585 calls each month, with the majority of calls for Rescue and Emergency Medical Services.
Below are suggested Fire Safety resources.
| Title | Content | Link |
|---|---|---|
| East Manatee Fire Rescue | EMFR provides fire suppression in LWR | |
| Smoke Alarm Battery Help | East Manatee Fire Rescue smoke alarm battery service | |
| Home Fire Safety | Red Cross tips for family, kids and pets | |
| Fire Extinguishers | Types of fire extinguishers | |
| How to Fire Extinguisher | Video: when and to use fire extinguishers | |
| Cooking Fires | How to prevent cooking fires | |
| Home Fire Prep Checklist | Create a 2-minute Fire Escape Plan |
In Manatee and Sarasota counties, enter “911” in the “to” line and send a message. providing an exact location of the emergency.
