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Humble Beginnings
Firefighting at our town′s beginnings did not include motorized apparatus such as aerial ladders′ pumpers and rescue vehicles. Emergency medical technicians were unheard of. If any of Manchester Fire Department′s founding members had been told that one day fire equipment would be propelled by engines rather than horse or manpower, they would have scratched their heads, lowered their brows and asked to smell your breath.
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Fun Fact Friday: Why Staffing Matters – Manchester Style
Thanks to the support of our citizens and a FEMA SAFER Grant, Manchester Fire has been able to begin increasing staffing, with the goal of maintaining four firefighters on duty at all times. Some may ask: Why is that important in a town like Manchester? The answer is simple: Emergencies don’t happen one at a…
