Quick Questions • City of Manchester • CivicEngage

How do I obtain a burn permit?: For the City of Manchester residents, you need to call 728-2999 and provide the following information to the Fire Department:
-Name, Phone Number, Address and what you are burning.
Remember you cannot burn leaves or trash in the City of Manchester only natural wood products, tree limbs etc.
For County Residents with a Manchester address you can either call the State Division of Forestry at 877-731-2221 or go to their website (www.burnsafetn.org) if you have a smart phone or computer to obtain your burn permit in the county.

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1. How do I obtain a burn permit?: For the City of Manchester residents, you need to call 728-2999 and provide the following information to the Fire Department:
-Name, Phone Number, Address and what you are burning.
Remember you cannot burn leaves or trash in the City of Manchester only natural wood products, tree limbs etc.
For County Residents with a Manchester address you can either call the State Division of Forestry at 877-731-2221 or go to their website (www.burnsafetn.org) if you have a smart phone or computer to obtain your burn permit in the county.

2. How do I get a free smoke alarm for my home?: Contact Manchester Fire-Rescue at 931-728-2999 and schedule an appointment to have some installed in your home. They are free of charge to residents of Manchester.

3. How do I schedule Fire Safety/Extinguisher Training for my business?: Contact Manchester Fire-Rescue at 931-728-2999 and personnel will schedule an appointment for your place of work to have live fire extinguisher training brought to your facility for your employees.