District News

The Manhattan Fire Protection District extends its heartfelt thanks and congratulations to Commissioner Bob Herrick, who served on the Board of Commissioners from 2007 until his retirement…

It’s that time of year again! The Manhattan Irish Fest Parade will take place on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Parade entries are open to businesses, organizations, families, political p…

(January 31, 2025) Manhattan, IL – At approximately 7:11 AM, the Manhattan Fire Protection District (MFPD) was dispatched to a reported fully engulfed outbuilding located on the 13500 block of Ken…

The Manhattan Fire Protection District is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Fire Chief John ‘Jack’ Fitzgerald, who retired after 52 ½ years of dedicated service to the department and the …

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of Trustee William “Bill” Osborne. Bill was a valued member of our fire service family, having joined the Peotone Fire Prote…

Manhattan, IL – Earlier today, an ambulance from the Manhattan Fire Protection District was struck by another vehicle in Bourbonnais while transporting a patient to Riverside Hospital. Fortunately…

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the MANHATTAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT for 2024 will be held on November 18, 2024 at 4:15 p.m. at the District Fire Station…

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on the 2025 Tentative Budget of the MANHATTAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT in the County of Will and State of Illinois for the calendar year b…

President Biden approves disaster declaration; Funding available to affected individuals in Will County WILL COUNTY – President Joseph R. Biden has signed a federal Major Disaster Declarationau…

The date of the regular Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024 has been changed to Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:00pm. The Location of the meeting has been changed to…