The Primary Mission of the
Manhattan Fire Protection District is to
respond to our customer needs providing Fire
Suppression, Emergency Medical Service, Fire
Prevention & Education and other Specialized
services in a Safe, effective manner.
The
Apparatus of the Month above is Engine 1212. This engine is a 2006
Pierce Enforcer with a 1250gpm pump and 750 gallons of water. It is
equiped with hydraulic rescue tools, power saw, gas powered fan,
portable lights, hydraulic generator, pre-piped deck gun, and AED with
Basic Life Support EMS supplies. Engine 1212 is the first out engine at
Station One.
Recent News
LIFESTAR Visits Manhattan
The
crew from the Joliet based LIFESTAR medical helicopter visited
Manhattan Fire Department. The visit included a tour of the helicopter
and Landing Zone training for Manhattan Firefighters. LIFESTAR moved
Joliet earlier this year when it was purchased by parent company Air
Methods. LIFESTAR is one of the primary helicopters used by Manhattan
for emergency transportation. This helicopter can be in the Manhattn
area in a little has five minutes after take off. Manhattn Fire
Department would like to thank the crew from LIFESTAR for comming out
and conducting this important training.
Administrative Staff
Fire Chief
Jack Fitzgerald
Deputy Chief
Dan Forsythe
Battalion Chief
Bruce Boyle
Secretary
Kimberly Ingram
Marilyn Cieply
Line Officers Captains
Jim Toepper
Jerry Kinsella
Tim Murphy
Lieutenants
Dale Vanderboegh
Dan Kinsella
Frank Guzik
Through the generosity of Firefighter/Paramedic Todd Burke’s
family, the Manhattan Firefighters Association is proud to award the Todd Burke
Memorial Scholarship. Todd Burke exemplified the qualities and commitment
necessary to impact the future of emergency care. We want to help other
promising young adults gain an education and impact the future as Todd did.
One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a resident of the
Manhattan Fire Protection District pursuing a degree in the Fire Science or
Medical field at an accredited college.
Applications and essays will be reviewed by a committee
consisting of members of the Manhattan Firefighters Association.
Students wishing
to apply need to complete the following application and mail it to:
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