News
Safe Station, sick time, PTSD, contract concessions, and firefighting in the era of opioids
The city’s fire department adjusts itself to hold spending and protect citizens, as contract negotiations drag on. READ MORE
Manchester Fire Department
Events
Need detectors? Get Alarmed during free 2-day smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation blitz
Volunteers and members of MFD will conducting a two-day installation blitz on July 11 and 12 throughout the city. If you are in an owner-occupied home and meet the criteria you are eligible for a free smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. READ MORE
Police & Fire
Lifesavers: MFD crew rescues puppy from culvert
A puppy slipped her collar and was trapped in a culvert, but found her way back to her owners thanks to the efforts of Manchester Fire Department’s Rescue 1 crew. READ MORE
Police & Fire
Fire officials: Carbon monoxide alarm likely saved lives of family and their dog
‘They more than likely would have perished along with their dog had they spent the entire evening and into the morning sleeping in the environment in their home.’ READ MORE
Around Town
Fire Prevention Week kicks off in Manchester with parade, fire muster and open house
National Fire Prevention Week got off to a lively start in Manchester with a parade and open house with lots of activities for the city’s future firefighters. READ MORE
Obituaries
Clarence ‘Timer’ Blais, 99: WWII veteran and longtime Manchester firefighter
Calling hours at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St, corner of North St, will be Friday, September 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Belmont St, on Saturday at 10 a.m. Committal prayers will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bedford. READ MORE
Police & Fire
Car chase out of Goffstown leads to crash on Varney Street and gas leak, firefighter injured
A chase that originated in Goffstown ended in Manchester with a crash and a gas leak. READ MORE
News
Safe Station calls down, but new chemicals surfacing; ‘Captain Salvia’ warning
On the upside: Spice seems to have slowed some since the efforts of MPD to crack down on the higher-intensity areas that we have been discussing over the past few weeks. READ MORE
Around Town
Hot Fun in the Summertime? Engine 6 to the rescue
It was almost too hot to have fun – and then Manchester Fire Department’s Engine 6 rolled in to Parkside Middle School, and all the real fun began. READ MORE
City Hall
Mayor, Board of Aldermen call special meeting on Fire Station closure
The meeting will be held at the Carol Rines Center on Elm Street. READ MORE