Local News Never leave cooking unattended is the message from fire service 3 Aug 2020 Greater Manchester firefighters are urging residents to be safe in the kitchen after they were called to four fires involving cooking in just under five hours on the 29 July.…
News Family of seven escape house fire in Bolton 4 Feb 20206 Feb 2020 A Family of seven escaped a house fire that is believed to have started after cooking was left unattended. At 9.08pm on Sunday 2 February three fire engines from Bolton…
Local News Firefighters launch annual safety campaign as Bonfire Night approaches 19 Oct 2017 WITH just three weeks left until Bonfire Night, firefighters are asking people to go to organised fireworks displays to enjoy a safe Guy Fawkes Night. The plea comes as Greater…
Health… Stoptober supported by fire service staff members 2 Oct 2017 THIS year’s national Stoptober campaign is once again being backed by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) to help keep people safe from fire and encourage them to kick…
Local News The passing of the dog collar 17 Feb 201717 Feb 2017 Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is asking for help to give a codename to their newest recruit! Primary schools county-wide are being called on to help give Eric,…
Local News Penis rings and Handcuffs- GMFRS says “Don`t end up 50 shades of red this Valentines” 14 Feb 201714 Feb 2017 ADVENTUROUS types are being given a word of caution about finding themselves trapped in red-faced situations by the fire service this Valentine’s Day. As the second Fifty Shades of Grey…
Local News Fire service commits to improving mental health awareness across workforce 2 Feb 2017 A PLEDGE has been signed by fire service workers to display commitment to helping those who experience mental health issues at work. Coinciding with national Time To Talk Day, Greater…
Community… Firefighters launch Fireworks Code video for Bonfire Night 3 Nov 2016 IT TAKES less than a minute to stay safe this Bonfire Night thanks to a video created by firefighters in Greater Manchester. Members of the public are being called upon…