East Putnam Fire Department

The Housing Authority of the Town of Manchester, Conn., offers a range of residential properties on a rental basis and administers a range of housing programs. It offers the Low Income Public Housing program, which serves senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. The authority owns and maintains various senior, independent living and affordable housing facilities and apartments. Housing Authority of the Town of Manchester also administers Section 8 Rental Assistance and Sert programs.

The Norton Fire Department offers arson investigation and emergency medical services for a population of more than 20,000 residents. Its service area is spread over nearly 25 square miles and includes a college, municipal wastewater treatment plant, public schools, and industrial and commercial buildings. The department provides advanced life support paramedic, fire suppression, and underwater, technical and confined space rescue services. It also handles highway accidents, explosions and hazardous material mitigation issues. The Norton Fire Department investigates brush, car, residential and commercial fires, as well as provides and installs fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in homes and commercial facilities. Additionally, it conducts public awareness sessions and rescue training workshops for high school students.