Fire Department's Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, for information on hospital equipment click on the "Hospital Equipment Fund" link to the left.

Wisconsin law requires both owner-occupied and rental homes and other residential buildings to be protected by smoke alarms.

For one-family and two-family dwellings, the owner must install at least one smoke alarm on each floor level of each unit, including the basement and any finished attic. It is recommended that they first be placed between each sleeping area and the rest of the house, then above the base of any stairs on other levels.

Additionally, for new construction, smoke alarms must be installed inside each sleeping room.

On floor levels that contain one or more sleeping area, an alarm shall be installed outside of the sleeping rooms in the vicinity of each sleeping area. Also, new construction requires smoke alarms to be continuously powered by the house electrical service, and shall be interconnected so that activation of one detector will cause activation of all detectors.
For multi-unit housing, the owner must install at least one alarm: in the basement; at the head of open stairs; at the door leading to enclosed stairs at each floor level; and within 6 feet of each living unit's sleeping area(s).
Owners must install and maintain them, and tenants must inform the owner of any alarm problems.

To maintain smoke detectors, test smoke alarms every month by pressing their test buttons. If your alarms use regular batteries, swap in fresh batteries at least once a year. A “chirping” sound means that it's time to change batteries. Because alarm sensors wear out, replace each alarm at least every 10 years.

Yes.  For information on fire pits and burning ordinances, click on the "Municipal Code" link on the left side of this page.  Scroll to Title 3: Safety and select Chapter 3-1 Police and Fire Prevention and then select 3-1-3 Bonfires; recreational fires.

Waste Oil:

Two Rivers:

Public Works Department (do not leave your container)
 

Manitowoc:

Al's Transmission and Auto
Manitowoc Fire Department, Station #1

Valders:

C&D Transmission and Auto Repair
M&S Auto Service Center
Valders Cooperative

Kiel:
Rumpff's School Hill Garage

Anti-Freeze:

Valders Cooperative
Nelson Truck, Manitowoc

Waste Tires:

Manitowoc County Materials Recycling Center, 3000 Basswood Road, Manitowoc
Residents or Businesses with piles of tires should contact (920) 683-4333 for info.

Latex Paint:

Suggestions: Open can and let dry, set out for normal garbage. Donate to friend or community group/school. Mix for a new color.

Oil Base Paints, Solvents, Herbicides, Pesticides, and other Chemicals:

Items like these can be disposed of at the Spring Clean Sweep held at the Manitowoc County Expo.

For more information, contact the Manitowoc County Materials Recycling Center at (920) 683-4333