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Welcome to our policies and publications section. You can find various policies and guidance from how we conduct our business through to sustainability. Please click on the links below for further information:

Corporate Plan 2012/15
The plan provides information about the service we provide and how we analyse and respond to the risks within Greater Manchester...

Operational Strategy 2011-2014 (PDF: 22.5MB)
The Operational Strategy 2011-2014 outlines some of the proposed changes to operations over the next three years. This includes how we manage our resources across Greater Manchester to help to keep people safe.

Prevention Strategy 2012/15

This Prevention Strategy outlines how Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) will help to prevent death and injury as a result of fire and other emergencies, prevent the occurrence of fires and other emergencies and support our wider commitment to the health and wellbeing of the people that live in, workwithin and visit Greater Manchester.

Strategic Intent Document
In 2008/9 GMFRS's Management Team embarked on an extensive staff consultation exercise which recognised the full implications of the global financial crisis, as well as making a commitment to staff to engage them in designing the Fire and Rescue Service of the future, in a manner not previously attempted.

Unwanted Fire Signals Strategy (PDF: 102 KB)
Despite the efforts of the Fire and Rescue Service and businesses, unwanted fire signals may still occur. Please click on the above to view our strategy...

Corporate Risk Management Strategy (PDF)
The Fire Authority operates in an environment that is continually changing due to external pressures to modernise and work more in cooperation with others...

Strategy for Protection in the Built Environment 2011 - 2014 (PDF)
We recognise the need to make sure that all buildings are safe both for the public and our firefighters in the event of a fire or other emergency occurring.

How to do Business Guidance Document (PDF: 144 KB)
GMFRS has to buy a large range of goods, services and works to enable it to deliver an effective service to the citizens of Greater Manchester...

Your Service, Your Safety II: Integrated Risk Management Plan
The Integrated Risk Management Plan sets out our strategy in identifying and managing fire risks and other emergencies faced by the communities we serve in Greater Manchester...

Financial Statements
Take a look at the accounts for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority, as well as the North West Fire and Rescue Management Board plus related financial documents...

Pay Policy Statement
English and Welsh local authorities are required to produce a senior pay policy statement for 2012/13 and for each financial year after that.

Corporate Governance
Read about the duties of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority, asset management, financial and procurement details plus other useful information...

Equality and Diversity
Read about what GMFRS is doing to ensure that the service reflects the communities it serves and continues to respond in a way that is understood and fair to all...

Freedom of Information
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority's procedure for dealing with requests that are covered by the Freedom of Information Act 2000...

Publication Scheme
As a result of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 public authorities must produce a Publication Scheme to be clear and proactive about the information which they will make public...

Sustainability Policy and Information
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is committed to providing our service in a sustainable manner that enables us to continue to work effectively within the community.

Annual Report
Each year, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service produces an annual report reflecting the Service's achievements and performance for the previous year.

Getting the Information in Different Formats!
If you would like any of the above information in another format, please do not hesitate to contact us by filling in the contact form.

Find out more:

• Corporate Plan 2013 - 2016
• IRMP
• Evaluation Toolkit
• Strategic Intent Document