Manhattan Fire District
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for July 11, 2025
At a special meeting on July 11, the Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees took decisive action to advance its new fire station project. The board moved forward with...
Manhattan Fire District Awards Initial Bids for New Station, Re-bids Four Items to Cut Costs
Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District board approved most construction bids for its new fire station during a special meeting, but will re-bid roofing, flooring, overhead doors, and landscaping...
Fatal Crash, Second Collision Snarl Wilmington-Peotone Road
A fatal crash on Wilmington-Peotone Road Tuesday morning was complicated by a second, separate collision in the same area, prompting an extended closure of the roadway as emergency crews work...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for June 16, 2025
The Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees learned that plans for a new fire station are on hold after construction bids came in over budget. Fire Chief Steve Malone...
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...
Manhattan Fire District Plans Major Staff Expansion, Promotions in Early 2026
Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District is planning a significant expansion of its force, with plans to hire three new full-time firefighters and promote nine current members early next...
Manhattan Fire District Re-evaluating New Station Plans After Bids Come in Over Budget
Article Summary: Construction bids for a new Manhattan Fire Protection District station have come in over the district's maximum price, forcing officials to re-evaluate the project's scope. Chief Steve Malone...
Fire Station Construction Bids Due June 3, Storm Generates 40 Emergency Calls
The Manhattan Fire Protection District has received strong interest from contractors for its new fire station project, with construction bids due back June 3 and groundbreaking still targeted for July....
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 operation. Deputy Chief Dave Piper's April operational report showed continued...
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