Calls for tougher fire sprinkler laws in region’s schools
The revelation that firefighters have been called to Greater Manchester schools more than 200 times since 2015 is prompting calls
Greater Manchester firefighters pelted with stones as hostility towards service hits new heights
Greater Manchester firefighters have recently come under a number of attacks while attending call-outs in the region.
INTERVIEW: Meet the Swinton woman who answered fire and rescue calls for 25 years being honoured by the Queen
A Swinton woman who has lived and breathed the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for more than 40 years is to receive a Queen’s Birthday Honour Award.
Two bodies discovered after fire tears through commercial building in Chinatown
It’s now confirmed that two bodies have been discovered after a fire ripped through a commercial building in Chinatown.
Firefighters battle blaze at Manchester city centre building near The Printworks
A fire has broken out in a development site on Withy Grove behind the Printworks in Manchester city centre.
Manchester’s finest: Hard work of emergency services showcased at Trafford Centre
The brave men and women of Manchester’s emergency services will be showcasing the lifesaving, crime-stopping, community-protecting work they do at the Trafford Centre tomorrow.
Bolton man left fighting for his life after collapsing while fire tore through his home
A Bolton man was left fighting for his life after a fire blazed through his home, where he lived alone.
Bolton family of five jump from window of burning home to escape ‘arson’ attack
A suspected arson attack forced a Bolton family to jump from the first floor window of their home in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Greater Manchester Fire Service faced 999 call EVERY MINUTE during bonfire night
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service received almost 400 calls on Bonfire Night– their busiest night of the year.
Prince Harry tries to encourage school rugby drive with Eccles RFC visit
The Prince is a big fan of Rugby Union and is visiting the rugby club in Salford as part of his role as Patron of England Rugby’s All Schools Programme
Fire chief praises Stephen Hunt’s ‘ultimate sacrifice’ on anniversary of Manchester blaze that claimed his life
Steve Mcguirk, who is also the County Fire Officer, tweeted about Stephen’s ‘ultimate sacrifice’ ahead of memorial services marking the day he was killed battling a blaze in the Northern Quarter