Fire Plan 2025-29


Residents across Greater Manchester are invited to share their views and insights on the proposed Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s new Fire Plan, ensuring that community needs and safety remain at the forefront of future plans for the Service.

People can now have their say on the plans in an eight-week consultation, running until Monday 10 March 2025.

Greater Manchester residents and businesses can view the proposals and provide feedback through a short survey, and all responses will help shape how the service continues to serve the city-region in the coming years.

The plan outlines three main priority areas for the next four years:

  • Help make our communities safer and more resilient – by actively preventing emergencies to reduce the risk to communities and firefighters, and working to improve the health, prospects, and living conditions of the people of Greater Manchester.

  • Deliver a first-class emergency response – by understanding and adapting to the changing risks Greater Manchester faces, so we are ready when an emergency occurs, including when a multi-agency response with other blue light services is necessary.

  • Ensure service excellence, inclusivity, and sustainability – by making sure we have the right people, with the right skills, to create a culture that is supportive, inclusive, and guided by inspiring leadership.


The plan was developed by looking at risks, reviewing our statutory responsibilities, and considering how GMFRS can support Greater Manchester‘s priorities. It was put together based on input from more than 3,800 residents – gathered during engagement activities last year – to ensure it reflects the issues that matter most to our communities, including preventing emergencies and public value.

It will replace the current Fire Plan launched in 2021, which delivered a range of significant achievements and saw GMFRS being recognised last year as one of the best performing and most improved services in the country.

The Fire Plan is produced by the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham (external website), Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities Kate Green, and Chief Fire Officer Dave Russel.

The final version of the Fire Plan is due to be published in May 2025, incorporating the feedback and insights gathered during the consultation period.

Please submit your feedback by completing our survey (External website).

If you need assistance to complete the consultation, please call the GMFRS Contact Centre: 0800 555 815 or email: engagement@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk.