Manhattan Fire District
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Fire District Maintains Strong Call Volume, Equipment Readiness
The Manhattan Fire Protection District is maintaining steady emergency response capabilities while addressing routine equipment maintenance needs across its two-station…
Fire District May 19 Board Meeting Briefs
Board Actions Delayed: The swearing-in of new Trustee Mike Shivers was postponed until the next board meeting. The board voted…
Fire District Approves Construction Manager for New Station, Targets May 5 Bid Opening
The Manhattan Fire Protection District selected ICI Build as its construction management company for the new fire station project and…
Fire District Expands Health Programs, Considers Cancer Screening
The Manhattan Fire Protection District is expanding its employee wellness initiatives with potential cancer screening through body scans and continuing…
Fire District May 21 Meeting Briefs
Policy Manual Nearly Complete: The district’s operational procedures and policy manual is 95% complete, with attorney review and union input…
Fire District Receives Clean Audit, Adds 9 New Firefighters Despite Staff Departures
The Manhattan Fire Protection District received a clean audit report for fiscal year 2023 while addressing staffing challenges with nine…
Construction Manager Decision Delayed for New Fire Station Project
The Manhattan Fire Protection District has postponed a decision on hiring a construction management company for its new fire station…
Manhattan Fire District March 17 Meeting Briefs
Vehicle Updates Progressing: The new Tahoe ordered last year has arrived but will require several months before entering service. The…
Manhattan Fire District Advances New Station Construction, Approves $210,000 Ambulance Replacement
The Manhattan Fire Protection District is moving closer to breaking ground on its new fire station, with construction documents expected…
Former Peotone Firefighter Mike Shivers Recommended for Fire District Board Position
The Manhattan Fire Protection District board unanimously recommended Mike Shivers to fill a vacant trustee position left by the recent…
Fire District February 17 Meeting Briefs
New Commissioner Sworn In: Attorney John Motylinski administered the oath of office to Commissioner Anton “Tony” Brncich, who was appointed…