West Manatee Fire Rescue

Chief Kenneth A. Price, Jr. and Deputy Chief Brett Pollock of the West Manatee Fire and Rescue District have successfully completed the process that awards them the professional designation of “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO).  The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met recently to officially confer the designation upon them.  They are one of only 693 CFO’s worldwide.

The Chief Fire Officer Designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including: Experience, Education, Professional Development, Professional Contributions, Association Membership, Community Involvement, and Technical Competencies.  Chief Price and Deputy Chief Pollock received their original designations in 2007.  To maintain the designation, individuals need to show they have continued to develop as a CFO in four areas: Professional Development, Professional Contributions, Active Association Membership and Community Involvement.

The Board of Review consisting of members of the fire and emergency services profession, academia, and municipal agencies review each application and recommends successful candidates for designation to the Commission.

Chief Price and Deputy Chief Pollock have been members of the West Manatee Fire Rescue District for 31 and 30 years respectively.