(Manhattan, IL) -On Thursday, January 9, the Manhattan Fire Protection District (MFPD) received a high number of calls for motor- vehicle accidents and falls throughout the Manhattan area.

Just before 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning, MFPD responded to 7 separate calls for single-vehicle crashes and vehicle rollovers with additional calls made to 9-1-1 for residential falls due to icy conditions.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As families prepare for the holidays, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and interior designer Sabrina Soto join together to share the latest data and safety tips for holiday decorating, cooking and toys.

“The holiday season is a festive time with family and friends and we, at CPSC, want that time to be hazard free,” said CPSC Commissioner Dana Baiocco.

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The countdown to Christmas is just days away and wreath in front of station 81 is still lite with all red lights. This wreath is not just decorations for the holidays; it’s on display for a purpose.
“Keep the Wreath Red” is a statewide fire safety campaign that reminds everyone to practice fire safety during the holiday season. For each fire caused by holiday decorations, the MFPD will replace one ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Manhattan Fire Protection District will be accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for full-time Firefighter/Paramedics. On-line applications will be available starting September 9, 2019. Please document for full details.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Manhattan Fire Protection District was the recipient of a $3,000 donation from local Electric, Gas and Sanitary Services, Lincoln Generating Facility. We would like to thank Lincoln Generating for their generosity and for their continued support as a community partner!... (Full Story & Photos)