GMFRS Swimming

GMFRS Swimming Section is open to all members of the Sports and Welfare Association. The section attends national swimming competitions supported by Firesport UK and further details can be obtained through the FireSport UK website (external website).

News:

2025 Championships to be held by Staffordshire FRS

Breaking News: GMFRS Crowned National Champions at this years event!

This year's championships were held Saturday, 16 August.

Jubilee 2, Brunswick Street, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1HG

GMFRS has made a splash on the national stage, emerging as the Overall National Team Swimming Champions 2025 at this year’s Fire and Rescue Services National Swimming Championships!

Competing against 10 Fire and Rescue Services across 28 individual events and eight relay events, the GMFRS team showcased exceptional talent, teamwork, and determination, securing an amazing 58 medals, including 21 golds, and clinching both the Masters and Open titles.

GMFRS swimming team posing pool side. There are eight members of the team and they are all wearing t-shirt and shorts.

Team members of our successful GMFRS Swimming team who finished 1st overall in this year's championships.

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If you are interested to join future events or would like to find out more, please contact our Sports and Welfare Coordinator Gary Phillips at: Sports.Welfarecoordinatror@manchesterfire.gov.uk