Emergency Services
Fire Suppression
Fire continues to be one of the most costly public safety problems in the United States today. It is the basic mission of the Fire Department to protect the lives and property of Manhattan citizens from the destructiveness of fire and explosions.
Rescue
Rescue services include extrication of victims of automobile
accidents; high angle rescue of victims from above ground locations;
and other rescue situations, which could include trench rescues or
removal from collapsed structures.
Aircraft Fire Rescue
The Department also provides services dealing with
aircraft emergencies at the Manhattan Regional Airport and elsewhere
throughout the area. The Department responds to notification of any
emergency at the airport, and also provides stand-by service for charter
flights and medical helicopters transporting patients to and from local
hospitals.
Hazardous Materials
The Department provides education and training to Fire
Department personnel and citizens throughout the community and
surrounding areas.
Training
Along with a standard 240 hours of annual training, the
Department hosts state and regional fire schools. These schools and
other training events are open to all fire departments in the region.
Instructors from a number of different state and national organizations
present classes at these training sessions.
Reporting Emergencies
Learn how to
report emergencies.
Becoming a Firefighter
See the
information sheet for firefighter applicants.