Manchester Fire Department Eighth Utilities District

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==History==
Founded in 1888, the department had its' name from the fact that it was the eighth school & utility district in the town (the other 7 did not have their own fire departments). The Eighth Utilities District provided public works services and a fire department, separate from the Town of Manchester. On February 1st, 2023 voters in the district approved a merger with Manchester Fire Rescue EMS; this became effective July 1st, 2023. https://www.journalinquirer.com/towns/manchester/merger-approved/article_cb94f5e4-a30f-11ed-b641-c31b5eccf626.html 
===Area Served===
The Manchester Eighth Utilities Fire District served the northwest portion of the Town of Manchester.
===Fire Stations===
Station	Address 	In Service	Notes
1 	138 Main Street 	1998-2023 	Became Manchester Fire Department Station 6
2 	357R Hilliard Street 	1921-2023 	Closed. Previously only used for storage.
3 	1039 Tolland Turnpike	1990-2023 	Former Manchester Fire Rescue EMS Station 5; opened 1976 by Manchester Fire Rescue EMS, swapped with another fire station on the same roadBecame Manchester Fire Department Station 7.
4 (HQ) 	32 Main Street 	1921-1998 	Closed.
==Apparatus==
:2021 Pierce Saber FR (1500/1000) (SN#35690) (Ex-Engine 2)
:2019 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4 EMS response (Ex-Squad 9)
:2018 Pierce Saber FR (1500/1000) (SN#32896) (Ex-demo) (Ex-Engine 1)
:2016 Ford F-550 4x4 / 2000 EVI / 2016 Firematic remount/refurb mini-pumper (250/275) (Ex-Rescue 7)
:2015 Pierce Arrow XT (2000/500) (SN#28495) (Ex-Squad 5)
:2015 Ford F-350 4x4 (Ex-Service 1)
:2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 (Ex-Squad 9)
:2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 (Ex-Unit 8)
:2012 Ford F-350 4x4 utility body (Ex-Service 1) (Ex-Fleet 1)
:2007 14' Zodiac / 25 HP (Ex-Marine 1)
:2004 E-One Typhoon pumper (1250/1000) (Ex-Engine 2) (Ex-demo)
:2003 E-One Cyclone II (2000/280/95' mid-mount) (Ex-Tower 1) (Acquired 2004 after South Windsor refused delivery)
:2002 E-One Cyclone II (1500/530) (Ex-Engine 4)
:2002 E-One Cyclone II pumper (1500/530) (Ex-Engine 1)
:2000 Ford F-550 / EVI mini-pumper (250/275) (Body remounted on a 2016 Ford F-550)
:20?? Ford Expedition 4x4
:20?? Ford Expedition 4x4
:200? Ford Explorer 4x4 (Ex-Unit 7)
:1996 International 4900 / Saulsbury walk-around rescue (250/435) (Ex-Rescue 5)
:1993 HME Cincinnati / Saulsbury pumper (1500/500)
:1990 Mack MC / Saulsbury pumper (1250/500) (Ex-Engine 6) (Sold to Helmet Peak Fire Department)
:1986 GMC 6000 / 1974 E-One remount mini-pumper (250/500)
:1986 GMC 6000 / 1974 Bart Truck Equipment remount walk-around utility (Donated to the Eastern Connecticut Fire School)
:1982 Mack CF pumper (1500/500)
:1978 Mack CF / Baker aerial (-/-75' Aerialscope platform) (Sold to Barnstead Fire Rescue)
:1974 Chevrolet C50 / E-One rescue / mini-pumper (250/500) (Body remounted on a 1986 GMC 6000)
:1974 Chevrolet C50 / Bart Truck Equipment walk-around utility (Body remounted on a 1986 GMC 6000)
:1969 Mack CF / 1987 Ranger refurb (1250/500)
:1968 Mack CF pumper (1000/500)
:1960 Ford C-850 / Farrar pumper (750/500)
:1952 American LaFrance 700 Series pumper (750/300)
:1948 American LaFrance 700 Series pumper (750/250)
:1936 REO / Buffalo pumper (500/100)
:1921 Mack AB hose & chemical truck
:1888 Hand Cart
==References==
Category:Defunct fire departments of Hartford County
Category:Former operators of Baker apparatus
Category:Former operators of E-One apparatus
Category:Former operators of EVI apparatus
Category:Former operators of Pierce apparatus
Category:Former operators of Saulsbury apparatus
Category:Former operators of Zodiac boats