Fire District Eyes Partnership with Villages for Enhanced Safety Inspections

Article Summary:

The Manhattan Fire Protection District is exploring a potential intergovernmental agreement with local villages to streamline and improve fire prevention and code enforcement efforts. The collaboration would see the district assist with inspections and reviews, aiming to create a safer community.

Fire Prevention IGA Key Points:

• The district is in talks about a potential Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for fire prevention services.

• Under the proposed partnership, the fire district would help enforce village fire codes.

• The stated goal is to work collaboratively with the villages to enhance community safety.

The Manhattan Fire Protection District is looking to formalize a partnership with area villages to strengthen fire prevention and code enforcement.

During his report at the June 16 board meeting, Battalion Chief Bruce Boyle announced that the district is considering a possible Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) focused on public safety. Under the potential agreement, the fire district would work collaboratively with the villages it serves to conduct inspections and reviews related to fire codes.

“The Village would maintain the codes and we would help enforce the codes and work collaboratively,” Boyle explained. He emphasized that the fire prevention team is already investing significant time in working with both villages.

The goal of the IGA would be to create a more unified and effective approach to fire safety, ensuring that building codes are consistently applied and enforced. Boyle noted that the initiative is part of the district’s ongoing effort “to help provide for a safer community.” The board took the report under consideration as discussions continue.