Manhattan Fire Department

05/23/2026

Safety doesn't happen by accident; it's built by people.
We're highlighting the professionals behind the scenes who keep our buildings and our community safe every day.
From inspectors to firefighters, their work matters more than you see.

05/20/2026

Prepared communities start with prepared homes. Small steps today like testing smoke alarms, planning escape routes, and knowing emergency contacts can make a big difference tomorrow.

05/11/2026

Fire is fast, but home fire sprinklers are faster. They respond quickly to control a fire, allowing residents time escape. If you are considering building a new home ask for fire sprinklers.

05/07/2026

May is Building Safety Month. This week's theme is all about creating safer homes and stronger communities.

Small actions make a big difference.
-Test your smoke alarms
-Create and practice your escape plan
-Be aware of common hazards in your home
A few minutes today can protect what matters most tomorrow.

04/28/2026

We recently welcomed our retired firefighters back to headquarters for a meaningful afternoon of connection and conversation. Over lunch, we discussed ongoing projects, shared goals for MFD's future, and opened the floor for questions and insights. We're grateful for the experience, perspective, and continued support of those who helped build the foundation of our department. Manhattan Fire Department Retirees

04/01/2026

Some of our haz mat team members got hands on haz mat training this week!

04/01/2026

The Aircraft Rescue Firefighter team is training at Manhattan Regional Airport today. We do these exercises as part of FAA safety requirements so we're ready to respond if ever we're needed.

02/12/2026

We are grateful for our wildfire response partners Kansas Forest Service, Riley County Fire District #1, Blue Township Fire Department, Pottawatomie County Consolidated Fire District, and Fort Riley Fire & Emergency Services!

The strongest wildfire response happens long before a fire starts.

🤝 Prepare: Know the resources available in your community:
Kansas Forest Service – Wildland fire program, training, equipment, aviation support, incident management, prevention education, grants
National Weather Service – Fire weather forecasts and Red Flag Warnings
K-State Mesonet – Real-time weather data
Kansas Division of Emergency Management, Office of the State Fire Marshal, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Kansas Department of Transportation – Emergency management, coordination, and recovery
Get familiar with these agencies on a good day—before you need them on your worst day.

📚️ Prevent: Coordinated planning, training, and education reduce wildfire risk statewide.
Prevention programs, fuel mitigation projects, and public outreach work best when agencies, communities, and landowners partner together.

🛩️ Respond: When wildfire threatens, local, state, and federal agencies work as one team to:
Provide aviation and ground resources
Support incident management
Assist communities during response and recovery

Strong partnerships mean faster response, better communication, and safer outcomes.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/OzIouCi

Kansas Division of Emergency Management I Kansas State Fire Fighters Association I Kansas State Fire Marshal Office

02/04/2026

We are hiring! EMT is not required to apply. Applications close February 20th.

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01/31/2026

Evan Swanson was recently promoted to Captain. He was pinned by his wife Kristen, and joined by his children and his parents. Congratulations Captain Swanson!