The
Emergency Communications Center (ECC) is the main 9-1-1 call taking center for all wireless callers in Manatee County and landline callers outside of the City of Bradenton jurisdiction. Manatee County ECC takes 9-1-1 calls for Police, Fire, and Medical service with a total over 400,000 emergency and non-emergency calls per year. ECC also dispatches for Manatee County Emergency Medical Service, Manatee County Marine Rescue, and
seven independent fire agencies:
- West Manatee Fire Rescue
- East Manatee Fire Rescue District
- Cedar Hammock Fire Control District
- Southern Manatee Fire Rescue
- Duette Volunteer Fire Rescue
- North River Fire Rescue
- Parrish Fire Control District
Only call 9-1-1 if you have a police, fire, or medical emergency. In
non-emergency situations please call the Manatee County Sheriff's Office
at (941) 747-3011 for law enforcement related questions or (941) 747-HELP for general Manatee County information.
Know When to Dial 9-1-1
Call 9-1-1
- to report a fire
- to stop a crime in progress or about to occur
- to report an accident
- for serious medical problems
- when life or property is endangered
If you are unsure whether you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1 and let the communications center decide what action to take.
DO NOT Call 9-1-1
- for routine law enforcement inquiries
- for weather information
- for directions
- for directory assistance
- to complain about loud noises from neighbors
- to report utility problems
Do not call 9-1-1 to report a power outage. Report power outages to Florida Power & Light by calling 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243).
If you call 9-1-1 on a cell phone, your location may not automatically display as it does when calling from most home/business phones.
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