13 kittens rescued from the island of misfit cats
read more…: 13 kittens rescued from the island of misfit catsCats were rescued by Manchester Fire Department, all of them friendly and healthy and ready for new homes, even little Gilligan.
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National Arson Awareness Week May 3-9: Meet MFD’s ‘fire-sniffing’ dog Wynett
read more…: National Arson Awareness Week May 3-9: Meet MFD’s ‘fire-sniffing’ dog WynettMeet Wynett and her partner in sniffing out crime, Molly, at the 11th Annual Safe Kids 500 being held at the NH Motor Speedway in Lee, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Manchester Fire Department welcomes 4 new recruits
read more…: Manchester Fire Department welcomes 4 new recruitsChief Burkush says four new firefighters are well qualified and will serve the fire department – and the city – well.
7 displaced in Mitchell Street fire, dog rescued from apartment did not survive
read more…: 7 displaced in Mitchell Street fire, dog rescued from apartment did not surviveFire investigators remain at the scene of a fire on Mitchell Street.
Prospect Street fire discovered after fire crews were called to check a faulty boiler
read more…: Prospect Street fire discovered after fire crews were called to check a faulty boilerFire officials are investigating what sparked a Prospect Street fire Saturday night.
Gary Gosselin, 68: Businessman, patent-holder, 29 years of service to Manchester Fire Department
read more…: Gary Gosselin, 68: Businessman, patent-holder, 29 years of service to Manchester Fire DepartmentA loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Gary’s life centered around his family. An avid outdoorsman, he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Fire consumes Harrison Street apartment house, 8 residents, 4 pets rescued
read more…: Fire consumes Harrison Street apartment house, 8 residents, 4 pets rescuedRescue 1 and Truck 1 completed a primary search and assisted several of the eight tenants from the building, including rescuing one tenant from a second-floor apartment. Firefighters were also able to rescue three cats and one dog.
Year in review: A photographic homage to Manchester Firefighters
read more…: Year in review: A photographic homage to Manchester FirefightersIt’s a great window into the hard work and effort our city firefighters put forth to answer the call and keep residents safe.
City employees spread Christmas cheer through Adopt-a-Family program
read more…: City employees spread Christmas cheer through Adopt-a-Family programThere is no fundraising involved other than the donations made by members of the Manchester Fire Department, both of cash and tangible goods.
Families displaced in 3-alarm Log Street fire
read more…: Families displaced in 3-alarm Log Street fireWhile the fire was being attacked, other firefighters were searching for occupants in the building for residents and pets, and discovered three members of a family trapped in a ground level unit. They were able to escape the fire with assistance of firefighters, through a window, as the heavy smoke and heat in the hallway made it impossible to get out of the building through the door.