24-hour emergency service to Manchester

First responder medical services available 24-hours-a-day

Auxiliary Firefighters

Manchester Fire Department employs Auxiliary Firefighters to compliment our full time staff during incidents involving structural fire control.  Auxiliary Firefighters can and do perform every function associated with fighting a fire, only those with considerable training and experience are positioned to attack a fire.  Dependent on your interest and available time, you may be eligible to participate in our Auxiliary program.  For more information on how to become an Auxiliary Firefighter, come by the fire station on Perry Street. 

Blood Pressure Screening
Given weekdays at the fire station on Perry Street. The service is normally provided between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Fire Prevention Program
This program is aimed at reducing the incidences of fire within the jurisdiction of the Manchester Fire Department. Commercial buildings are routinely pre-fire plan inspected once each year. Homeowners can request a fire safety inspection of their home at any time.  Please call (706) 846-2134 more information on fire prevention.

Smoke Detector Program
"Project Sleep Safe" is run strictly on the donations from the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation and local business owners.  So far, over 40 smoke detectors have been issued to the citizens of Manchester. The Department will issue smoke detectors and provide a short fire safety talk.  This program is designed for low income and elderly citizens residing in the city of Manchester.

Fire Safety Talks
These informational talks are presented to various groups in the community. Topics have included the proper use of fire extinguishers, evacuation techniques, fire safety for the elderly, and the capabilities of the Manchester Fire Department.

Alternative Teaching for Elementary Students:

CLOWNS SPREADING THE WORD...

Manchester Fire Department is starting up a new fire prevention program using clowns to spread the word on fire & life safety.  This Prevention and Life Safety team, otherwise known as PALS will bring skits into the elementary schools to make learning both fun and silly.  The kids will love it!  This program is designed for Pre-K - 3rd Grade. 

PALS hopes to expand this program into festivals and other special events.  If you wish to support this program or would like to inquire about it, please contact Chief Lehtimaki at (706) 846-2134. 

Essay and Poster Contest:

Manchester Fire Department is beginning a fire prevention program targeting 4^th grade - 8^th grade students.  After attending a fire safety assembly, 4th & 5th graders attending school within our service area are asked to submit poster drawings centered around the theme for National Fire Prevention Week.  6^th - 8^th graders are asked to submit an essay.  Submissions are required to be turned in no later than November 1^st.  Certificates and ribbons will be awarded to the winners at our annual firefighter’s banquet.  Teachers can inquire how to enter their students by calling the Manchester Fire Department at (706) 846-2134.

Station Tours:

You may visit the fire station. Times may be limited upon scheduled fire station activities for the day. Please call to schedule a program. Visitors are always welcome.