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Category: GMFR

Warning over deodorant cans after baby hospitalised in house explosion

Fire crews are urging people to be careful where they leave deodorant cans after a mother and baby were hurt in a house explosion. Firefighters were called to Cumberland...

Salford firefighter’s delight at winning New Year’s Honour

A Salford firefighter has been given a British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours for his tireless work to support the people of Irlam. David Pike BEM, 37, has served...

Flooding update from GMFRS

Firefighters wading waist-deep in freezing water for up to seven hours at a time and an army of local people offering their help were among the most poignant stories to...

Watch: GMFRS Christmas film delivers serious message

The Service’s Christmas Wish is about looking after older people this winter and features a young girl receiving a gift-wrapped firefighter, who helps her elderly...

Plan your travel over the festive period

A summary of public transport services over the festive period is now available to help people plan ahead when making travel plans. A reduced level of service will run...

Wood burner warning after home is devastated by fire

Firefighters are reminding people to take care with wood burning stoves after a woman’s home was seriously damaged by fire just weeks before Christmas. Three fire...