More than $3.7 million in federal funding for Manchester Fire Department has been announced to hire and retain an additional 12 firefighters through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants program.
A fire reported just after midnight on Thursday caused extensive damage to a Lake Avenue business with upstairs apartments, displacing several people.
A firefighter suffered minor injures and 2 cats perished in a fire on Somerville Street Friday afternoon.
“The tragedy and stress for me was tough. Everything ends up at the top and it does wear on you, and it affects you,” says Fire Chief Dan Goonan. “I’m kind of an emotional guy and so it gets to me, constantly asking myself what could I have done to prevent certain things, or what could I have done differently. I’ll tell you, fire chief mental health is real.”
A few things struck me about last week’s Manchester Fire Department recognition ceremony. I think it’s something we can all relate to — how to balance change and the tasks at hand while recognizing and honoring the traditions that provide a sense of comfort and stability.
Manchester welcomes four new recruits to the fire department.
The city’s fire department adjusts itself to hold spending and protect citizens, as contract negotiations drag on.
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.
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.
‘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.’