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RT @SaferRoadsGM: Young drivers are more likely to kill or seriously injure someone by speeding. 154 families in Greater Manchester know t….
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If you see someone in difficulty in the water remember ‘call, tell, throw’:.📞 Call 999 and ask for fire if inland or the coastguard if by the sea. 🗣️ Tell the struggling person to try to float on their back. 🛟 Throw them something that floats. #WaterSafety #RespectTheWater
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The first Vision Zero Road Safety Summit for Greater Manchester took place last week. Partners came together to make a commitment to reduce death and serious injury on our roads. Watch the video to find out more.
This week, the first Vision Zero Road Safety Summit for Greater Manchester saw partners coming together to make a commitment to reduce death and serious injury on our roads. Hear from @DameSarahStorey and @DeputyMayorofGM on how together we can make the difference.
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We're back this Saturday with another exciting Open Day at Leigh Fire Station! 🚒🎉. Join us from 10 AM to 4 PM for an amazing day packed with activities for the whole family. Don't miss it, we can't wait to see you there! 🎶🔥
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🚒 We raised £62,453.93 for @firefighters999 last year!.Huge thanks to everyone who came to our open days, car washes & donated via clothing banks. 💙. 📅 Find upcoming events: 👕 Clothing bank locations:
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🚨 Firefighters are tackling a fire involving a large amount of waste on Bolton House Road in Bickershaw, Wigan. 🚒 Nearby residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke being produced
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🙌We’re pleased to announce that Manchester-based construction company, Seddon, will be building our brand-new community fire station in Stockport. 🚒This exciting development is an investment in our people, our communities, and the future of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue
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📢 We're recruiting 13-16 year olds to become Fire Cadets!. 🔥 We run weekly sessions at Wythenshawe, Bury, Eccles & Bolton fire stations. Cadets learn how to use fire fighting equipment, search and rescue training, drills & scenarios, & more. Sign up 👉
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Today marks another big step in our Estates Improvement Programme as Deputy Mayor Kate Green broke ground on the new Whitefield Community Fire Station! 🚧🚒 .By developing our estates, we are investing in our people, our communities and our future. 🔗
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As part of our #WaterSafety campaign we are reminding people about the dangers of open water. If you encourage your mates to go in the water it could be the last time you see them. Cold water shock kills even the strongest swimmers. #DrowningPrevention
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Today we honour and thank the armed forces community for their dedication and service. As a mark of our gratitude and support, Armed Forces Day flags will be raised across our stations today. We’re proud to stand with those who serve and have served.
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We're excited to share that we've now launched our third and final new motorcycle safety animation. 🏍️ ‘Road Safe’ has key messages on how to ride safely and improve your riding skills. 👀 Watch the trailer below and then visit our website to watch all three!
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Moorland fires destroy the food that lots of our wildlife need to survive 🔥. These fires have a shocking impact on the birds and animals that make the moors their home. Please act responsibly and protect the moors ❤. Countryside safety 👉 #BeMoorAware
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Become a Volunteer Cadet Instructor!.🔥 No fire experience needed.📅 2 evenings a month, term-time only.Apply now 👉 Recruitment closes 29 June.
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🚨 UPDATE. 🚒 A decision has been made with partners to partially demolish the Hotspur Press building to allow safe internal firefighting to take place. 👇 Full statement here.
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🏍️ 🚗 Attention motorcyclists and drivers!. We still have a couple of spaces left on our next Biker Down! session. 📅 Sunday 6 July.⌚ 09:30 – 12:30.📍GMFRS Training and Safety Centre, Bury. Learn casualty care and accident scene management. Sign up 👉
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RT @UKHSA_NorthWest: #manchesterfire .The major fire incident declared on Monday has been lifted. @manchesterfire remain on site to monitor….
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🚨 Crews remain at the Hotspur Press building to monitor and dampen down remaining hotspots. 🚒 Oxford Road train station and the railway lines have reopened but Cambridge Street remains closed. 🧑🚒 Thank you to the public for your support while we tackled this incident. 👇 Full
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A cordon is in place on Cambridge Street and we ask that the public stay away from the area. Residents nearby should keep doors and windows closed due to smoke in the area.
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