FOIA

Submit a FOIA Request

The following is the Manhattan Fire Protection District’s procedure for obtaining information through the Freedom of Information Act. 

By following these steps, requests for information can be expedited in an effective and efficient manner.

Step 1: Complete a Freedom of Information Act Request Form

All requests for information must be made in completed form. Forms are available for download from here or from

the Administrative Fire District Office, located at 15151 W. VanderBoegh Ct Manhattan, IL.

Once a form has is completed, requests for information covered under the Act should be referred to the Administrative

Fire District Office, specifically the FOIA Officer. Any type of request for information should be accompanied by the request form. 

Forms should be completed even when there are concerns that the information may be exempt under the Act.

It is essential to be as direct/specific as possible when making a request. A request may be made in a letter format if it

contains all the necessary information required on the forms.

Step 2: Addressing the Request

Hard copy requests may be emailed or mailed to the Freedom of Information Act Officer to the following address/email:

Manhattan Fire Protection District

Freedom of Information Officer

15151 W. VanderBoegh Ct

Manhattan, IL 60442

815-478-3197

Kingram@manhattanfire.org

Individuals may make FOIA requests between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on

Fire District-observed holidays.

Step 3: Fire District Response

The Freedom of Information Officer shall determine whether the information is exempt or nonexempt under the

provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.

The Fire District shall respond to a written request within five (5) working days from the receipt of the request. It is

possible that the Fire District will request an additional five (5) working days to fulfill the request. However, a written

response informing the requester of an extension will be made by the fifth (5th) working day.

The Fire District shall respond to the request in the following manner:

• Approve the request
• Approve in part and deny in part / “Partial Denial.”
• Deny the request
• Give notice of an extension
• Provide the requestor with an opportunity to appeal a response