Effective July 1st 2007 Manchester received an upgrade to our ISO Rating to a Class 4.  Be sure to check with your insurance agent before your policy renews to ensure your premium reflects our current rating. Thanks for all the political and community support!  Special thanks to all the hard working Fire Department personnel.

             During early 2008 we worked towards achieving an ISO class 3 with the support of SPLOST Funds.  Our inspection was conducted June 17th 2008.  Manchester Fire Department underwent the ISO Public Protection Classification (PPC) survey in June 2008 and the outcome of this analysis resulted in our remaining the classification as a Class 4 community.  The Fire Department improved our point value by 5.61 points; however the Water Department lost 3.77 points.   This factor further reduced our total score by .90 points in divergence (balancing score reduction). 

            By category the Fire Department rated a Class 3, Receiving & Handling Fire Alarms rated a Class 2 and the Water Department rated a Class 5.  We will continue to strive to achieve the ISO 3 rating with the help of faithful citizens and public officials. 

Manchester Fire Department received a Department of Homeland Security grant for $72,000 and purchased communications equipment, a vehicle exhaust system and a station generator system.  This grant was completed in February 2008.  We are currently submitted for a 55ft Aerial Truck and Rescue equipment.  We are hoping for a positive result.    

In May 2008 we received the Brent Chesney grant from the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation to purchase a "Sparky" the Fire Dog costume.  This has enhanced our fire prevention education activities for children of Manchester at community events and at Mountainview Elementary School.

Manchester Fire Department is a professional combination Fire Department.  Our Primary response area is the city limits of Manchester, with an automatic secondary response; two miles outside the city limits.  We have a mutual aid agreement with Meriwether County.  Our average response time is less than three minutes.

Hydrant Maintenance is conducted during the month of May.  If your water is dirty, We apologize ahead of time for any inconvenience you may experience during this maintenance process.

Pre-fire plan inspections are conducted in March and September.  This service is to improve fireground operations should your establishment receive a fire related response.  Thanks to all the business owners for allowing us into their establishments.

The Fire Service Clowns (PALS) enjoy our Fire Safety visits to Mountainview Elementary School.  Thanks to Mountainview Staff for allowing us a portion of their day each October.  In 2006 we presented The Buzzly Fire Safety program to Mountainview Elementary School teachers.  This program is video lesson plan educating children about fire safety and can be used for many years to come.

In September 2007 the Fire Department began the "ON FIRE FOR READING" program at Mountainview Elementary we continued this program in 2008.  Winners of the program have received an embroidered packpack and rode the Engine during the 2007 and 2008 Christmas Parade.

Manchester Fire Department hosted its second Independence Day BBQ to raise monies for fire prevention activities.  With the help of our community, we raised more than $350.00 to purchase fire prevention coloring books etc.  Special thanks to Captain Dan Chapman for cooking this great meal and to the volunteers that helped run the booth at the event.

Manchester Fire Department hosts an annual firefighter awards banquet the first Friday in December.  The banquet is held at the Manchester Community Center on 2nd Avenue.  Dress is business casual and dress uniform, and the meal is catered.  Thanks to all our supportive area businesses for making this possible.