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.