Public Education Coordinator:  

Dawn Cupples
(815) 478-3197 ext. 1240
(815) 478-9880 fax

dcupples@manhattanfire.org

 Click below for upcoming courses and classes open to the public.

FIRE STATION TOURS

Your visit will include a tour of the station where you will see our day-to-day operations. Next, is the fire apparatus, from the fire engine to the ambulance with new and updated equipment. Before you leave, you will have learned about what it's like to be a firefighter and a few fire safety tips. Your visit will be fun, exciting, and educational...and all for FREE! All tours will be given at Station #1 and are approximately one hour long.

Tour times are subject to change due to emergency calls and/or weather. A rescheduling date can be arranged. Tour requests are on a first come, first serve basis. 

To request a tour, contact our Public Education Coordinator .

CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTIONS
By appointment only.

Call (815) 478-3197

BLOCK PARTY

Having a block party? Look no further! The Manhattan Fire Department can help make your party a success. You can request a fire engine and an ambulance to

be at your party. The kids will love it and so will the adults.

Meet the firefighters, see the equipment up close, and you may even learn a few fire safety tips. There is no charge for this service.  Saturdays and Sundays are available. Afternoons preferred. Fire department visits are limited to one hour visits. Times and days are subject to change due to emergency calls and/or weather. Rain dates may be requested. Requests are on a first come, first serve basis and are limited to two parties per day. 

To request the fire department for your next block party, contact the Public Education Coordinator .

BABYSITTING COURSES

Safe Sitter is a medically accurate program that teaches young adolescents how to handle emergencies when caring for children.  This class teaches safe and nurturing childcare techniques,  behavior 

management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. The program is designed for young adults ages 11-13  who will be babysitting or providing child and infant care. This class is held once in the spring and once in early summer. Click on the Courses and Classes- Register Now button to see the upcoming dates.

FILE OF LIFE

Every second counts! An ambulance soars past traffic, sirens screaming and lights flashing, the emergency medical technicians race to the home of a senior citizen.

When they arrive, the senior is unconscious and they have few facts to go on. Does the patient have any existing conditions? Is he taking any medication? Does he have allergies?
This frightening scenario is all too common for senior citizens and the EMTs that treat them. That's why the FILE OF LIFE, a mini-medical history posted on the outside of one's refrigerator and/or personally carried in a wallet or purse, was developed. The FILE OF LIFE card enables medics to obtain a quick medical history when a patient is unable to offer one. The card also eliminates the risk of the patient, who, in a frightened state, may forget to mention something important.
The card, which is kept in a red plastic pocket labeled "FILE OF LIFE", lists the patient's name, emergency medical contacts, insurance information, social security numbers, health problems, medications, dosages, allergies, recent surgeries, religion, doctor's name and health care proxy. The entire pocket is held, with a magnet, to the outside of the refrigerator.
In addition to the FILE OF LIFE for the refrigerator, a compact version is also available for a person to carry in a wallet or purse. A card containing the same medical information is enclosed in a small plastic case that is with the person at all times. Great to take to all of your doctors appointments. There is a door decal that can be placed on or near your front door. This alerts the EMTs, as soon as they arrive, that you have the FILE OF LIFE card.
The FILE OF LIFE is not just for senior citizens, it's for everyone. Even if your are taking one or two medications, or if you have any severe allergies to certain foods or medications. Any type of information about yourself will help the EMTs help you!
These FILE OF LIFE cards are FREE of charge to Manhattan Fire Protection District residents.  Each packet contains 2 large cards and large red pockets, 2 small cards and small red pockets, and one sticker for front door.
For more information, please contact the Public Education Coordinator.