Since it's inauguration in 1846, the Fire Prevention Bureau, located at the central station, is responsible for carrying out three main functions: Public Education Code Enforcement Fire Investigation

In order to achieve the goal of fire safety within the community, the staff of the Fire Prevention Bureau must work with several other city agencies, such as the Police Department and the Building Department (City Codes etc).

Click Smokey for predicted outdoor fire danger	Click the banner for details on the ARSON TIPLINE program and for a PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT on ways of Preventing Arson Fires

The division office is also where you will find Sparky, the Fire Preveniton mascot. Take a look at Sparky's Escape Checklist and his Escape Plan Grid.  Put a plan together with your family and make sure everyone escapes safely. Sparky can be seen at most Fire Department activities.  Check it out -  Junior Fire Muster - a competion of Manchester fifth grade students.  Special thanks to all of our past sponsors of the event.  See the kids having fun: 2010 Poster, 2009 Poster. A drawing is held at the end of the competiotion for a school wide ice creal party. 2010 Ice Cream Social                                        Sparky The MFD Fire Prevention Parade  and other fun activities are held each year in October. This year's theme for Fire Prevention Week is "Protect Your Family From Fire". The Parade will be October 9, 2011, starting at 12:00 noon. See attached fact sheet with last year's simple safety rules to "SMOKE ALARMS! A sound you can live with" - the 2010 Fire Prevention Week theme.     Fire Explorers host the Muster Previous Parades  Fire Prevention Week Facts and Themes             Blasting Permit  Safety Compliance Standards  Fire Works Ordinance in    Manchester NH  Fixed Fire Suppression  New Application and Rules & Regulations as of 1/1/2010  Foster Care Child Care One-To-Three Residence

Below you fill find documentation on compliances, rules and regulations, as well as some of the more popular permits for the varied occupancies in the city. Permits to Download                         Checklists Safety Tips                                                                                               NEW 2010 Fixed Fire Protection Rules & Regulations NEW 2010  Fire Alarm Rules and Regulations