Effective July 1st 2007 Our New
ISO Rating was effective. Check with your insurance agent before your policy renews. Thanks for all the
political and community support! Special thanks to all the hard working Fire Department personnel.
NOTE: We are currently
working towards achieving an ISO class 3 with the support of SPLOST Funds.
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.
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
for any inconvenience you may experience.
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)
enjoyed our Fire Safety visit to Mountainview Elementary School. Thanks to Mountainview Staff for allowing us a portion of your day each year. We
have presented The Buzzly Fire Safety program to Mountainview Elementary School. This program is video lesson plan educating children about fire safety.
In September 2007 the Fire Department
began the ON FIRE FOR READING program at Mountainview Elementary. Winners of the program received an embroidered packpack
and ride the Engine during the Christmas Parade.
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 will be catered. Thanks to all our supportive area businesses for making this
possible.