Community Input Survey: Town of Manchester Fire Chief
The purpose of this survey is to learn what members of the Manchester community are looking for in the Town's next Fire Chief.
The Town of Manchester Fire Chief has responsibility for organization and operational planning, directing and supervising all aspects of work of the Fire Department in providing Emergency Medical Services, directing Emergency Management and in preventing and suppressing fire.
The Department provides Fire services to the approximately 72% of the Town’s geography (about 18 square miles) that make up the South Manchester Fire District. The remainder of the Town receives fire services from the Eight Utilities District. The Department provides advanced life support and paramedic services to the entire Town, including the Eights Utilities District.
The Department has an authorized staff of 80 uniformed personnel including Officers, Fire Inspectors, Firefighters and Firefighter/Paramedics. Department personnel operate from five fire stations strategically located throughout the Town.