The Manning City Fire Department provides fire protection for the residents and businesses of Manning, South Carolina. The City of Manning spans an area of 2.4 square miles and has over 4,000 residents. Fire protection is provided through one station that houses 3 Engines, 1 Ladder, and 1 Support Vehicle. The station is manned by 7 career and 25 volunteer firefighters.

The City of Manning is located in Clarendon County, South Carolina and was established 75 years after the American Revolution. The City is named for John Laurence Manning (1816 - 1889) who was elected to both chambers in the State General Assembly and served as governor of South Carolina from 1852 - 1854.

In 1855 Captain John Burgess was selected to determine the geographical center of Clarendon County in South Carolina in order to establish a county seat and construct a courthouse village. Upon locating the center of the county it was determined there would not be enough land available for the village. The location was then relocated to the present location of the Clarendon County Courthouse in Manning.

The town of Manning received its charter January 28, 1861, by an act of the legislature, and was rechartered by the Secretary of State March 15, 1904. Today Manning stills serves as the county seat.