West Manatee Fire Rescue employees salute the U.S. flag as it is lowered. The flag was presented to retiring Deputy Chief Brett Pollock during a Jan. 19 ceremony at the administration building, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. The flag was flown at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., then over each of the district’s stations and the administration building. Islander Photos: Kristin Swain
Deputy Chief Brett Pollock inspects the district’s firefighters, shaking the hand of each employee, during his retirement ceremony Jan. 19 at the WMFR administration building.
Brett Pollock receives a ceremonial fire ax from Chief Tom Sousa during Pollock’s retirement ceremony.
Max Pollock receives his father’s WMFR helmet during Deputy Chief Brett Pollock’s retirement ceremony Jan. 19 at the administration building.
Brett Pollock receives a gift of thanks for his work on behalf of Manatee County firefighters from Deputy Chief Lee Whitehurst of East Manatee Fire Rescue.