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  • Aug
    31
    Clarification of Press Statements
    There are currently reports that GMFRS are planning to make ‘compulsory redundancies’ and considering ‘closing fire stations’...
  • Aug
    27
    GMFRS Supports Manchester Pride 2010
    The Manchester Pride festival is taking place on Saturday 28 August celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender life...
  • Aug
    09
    Wishing Everyone a Happy And Safe Ramadan
    At the start of Ramadan, when the Muslim community traditionally observe a fast during daylight hours...
  • Jul
    26
    Fire Service Dog Returns from Quarantine
    Six months after being deployed to the Haiti earthquake as part of the team from GMFRS, Echo the Labrador has now completed his quarantine period...
  • Sep
    01
    Wythenshawe Flat Fire
    Pan of food catches fire when cooking left unattended...
    Borough: Manchester
  • Sep
    01
    Hyde Bungalow Fire
    Unattended cooking causes fire in bungalow...
    Borough: Tameside
  • Aug
    31
    Horwich Recycling Blaze - Armstrongs
    Six Fire Crews tackle blaze at Armstrongs Recycling...
    Borough: Bolton
  • Aug
    31
    Clarification of press statements
    There are currently reports that GMFRS are planning to make compulsory redundancies...
    Borough: All
  • Sep
    02
    Front Page Scoop of the MEN
    It’s worth mentioning the 'front page scoop' of the Manchester Evening News (MEN)...
    Posted by: Steve McGuirk
  • Aug
    29
    Negative Media Coverage of the Fire Service
    There has been a lot of media coverage over the last few days about the FRS...
    Posted by: Steve McGuirk
  • Aug
    28
    Honour to be Part of the Pride Parade
    What a great honour and privilege to be part of the Pride Parade in Manchester today...
    Posted by: Steve McGuirk
  • Aug
    22
    We've had some High Profile Visitors this week
    From the Director of Fire & Resilience and the Chief Executive of the Fire Service College...
    Posted by: Steve McGuirk
  • Sep
    25
    Salford Fire Station Open Day
    The Salford Fire Station Open Day will take place on 25th September, entry is free with lots to do, there's something for everyone...
  • Sep
    11
    Marple 10k Trail Race
    Firefighter's from Marple Fire Station have once again organised the Marple 10k "Off Road" Trail run. The 10k run is in aid of The Firefighters Charity...
  • Aug
    30
    Irlam Fire Station Open Day
    Come and enjoy the fun attractions include Fire Engines, Appliances and more...
  • Aug
    27
    Manchester Pride 2010
    Is an action-packed 78 hour festival full of music, film, arts events celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender life in Greater Manchester...

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Whenever we talk about the fire service the common image is that of Firefighters fighting fires - however the role of the fire service is far wider than just this.

A large part of our role is working alongside the local communities making homes safe from fire hazards, visiting and speaking to local schools and businesses about fire safety, and supporting and working with children and young people across the region.

Our volunteers, who are better known as CAT (Community Action Team), play a vital role in the success of many of these community initiatives, acting as support to the fire crews and providing a friendly focal point of contact within the community.

For more information see our volunteers section >>

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