Anonymously report what you know about deliberate fire-setting or attacks on firefighters to FireStoppers on 0800 169 5558.
#BangOutOfOrder
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Lest we forget.
Today our Chief Fire Officer, Dave Russel, joined the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at Manchester Cenotaph.
He laid a wreath on behalf of our service to honour those who sacrificed their lives for our country.
ALT Police Chief Constable and Chief Fire Officer stand at a formal Remembrance Sunday ceremony, wearing poppies and medals.
ALT Chief Fire Officer and Chief Constable walk away from Cenotaph having laid a memorial wreath.
ALT Poppy wreaths lying on Manchester Cenotaph.
ALT Chief Fire Officer and Chief Constable walk together as part of Remembrance Sunday parade.
We wish everyone celebrating across Greater Manchester this weekend a safe and happy #Diwali!
Please take care if you’re lighting candles and if you're planning on using fireworks follow the Firework Safety Code.
Visit our website for more Diwali fire safety advice orlo.uk/15tO4
ALT Have a safe and happy Diwali! Photograph of lit diya with colourful background
While most people enjoyed Halloween and Bonfire Night safely, firefighters across Greater Manchester responded to more incidents than during the same period last year.
Every avoidable fire, attack on our crews and misuse of fireworks puts lives at risk and diverts emergency services away from people who genuinely need help.
Please celebrate responsibly, attend organised displays where possible and use fireworks safely.
Read more 👉 orlo.uk/VqKKQ
ALT Two firefighters in high-visibility gear spraying water onto a large, bright bonfire at night near a residential house.
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Last night, on Bonfire night, I was with our fantastic crews who are working to keep the residents of Greater Manchester safe.
As celebrations continue this weekend, please enjoy them safely and help us reduce unnecessary pressure on our emergency services.
Bonfire night is an extremely busy night for emergency services across the city-region and our crews will be working tirelessly to help keep Greater Manchester residents safe. 🎆🚒
Here are our crews attending an incident in Ancoats.
ALT Firefighters in high-visibility gear stand in front of a fire burning in a field at night.
We want everyone to have a safe and happy #BonfireNight and encourage Greater Manchester residents to attend organised displays. 🎆
However, if you are going to celebrate at home, please stay safe by following the Firework Code and our safety advice.
Visit orlo.uk/Vr18m
ALT Cartoon image of fireworks. Text reads: Have a happy bonfire night. Stay safe. Go to an organised fireworks display. For more information visit manchesterfire.gov.uk. GMFRS and Together we are Greater Manchester logos.
🛑ROAD CLOSED🛑
Firefighters are currently attending a crash involving a lorry on the slip road at Junction 5 of the M60, anticlockwise.
The slip road is currently closed while crews work alongside partner agencies at the scene.
🚦Traffic and delays are expected in the area. Please avoid the location if possible and seek alternative routes.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We are carrying out a high-rise fire training exercise on Barton Road in Stretford this evening.
The exercise is designed to test how the service and its partners respond to a high-rise fire under realistic conditions.
Temporary road disruption is possible - we thank local residents for their patience.
ALT Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service graphic on a red background stating: “Please avoid the area. Live training exercise underway on Barton Road, Stretford.”
We have now completed this high-rise fire training exercise on Barton Road in Stretford.
The exercise was designed to test how the service and its partners respond to a high-rise fire under realistic conditions.
We thank local residents for their patience.
We have now completed a high-rise fire training exercise on Barton Road in Stretford.
The exercise was designed to test how the service and its partners respond to a high-rise fire under realistic conditions.
We thank local residents for their patience.
We are carrying out a high-rise fire training exercise on Barton Road in Stretford this evening.
The exercise is designed to test how the service and its partners respond to a high-rise fire under realistic conditions.
Temporary road disruption is possible - we thank local residents for their patience.
ALT Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service graphic on a red background stating: “Please avoid the area. Live training exercise underway on Barton Road, Stretford.”
🎆 If you're planning on hosting a fireworks event, "be safe, not sorry". Always follow the Firework Safety Code.
🚨 Hear from one of our Senior Fire Safety Inspectors on how to enjoy the fireworks safely.
🚒 Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire at a commercial premises on Bell Street in Oldham.
❌ Due to the amount of smoke, residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed, and to avoid the area.
ALT A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service notice on a red background reading: KEEP YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS CLOSED.
Last year firefighters were attacked at 20 incidents over the bonfire night period.
Abuse towards emergency service workers will not be tolerated. 🚫
Assaulting emergency service workers is #BangOutOfOrder and could potentially get you locked up this #BonfireNight period.
ALT Illustration of person’s hands in handcuffs with silhouette of person in background attacking a firefighter. GMFRS logo. Attack a firefighter. Get locked up. #BangOutOfOrder
Have a happy and safe #Halloween! 🎃
Always check your children’s costumes are UKCA or CE marked to ensure they meet the required safety standards. Children’s Halloween costumes and other themed costumes are currently classified as toys.
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🔥 Have a safe and enjoyable #Halloween and #BonfireNight.
🎆 Please go along to an official organised firework display if you can. If you’re celebrating at a private event, please stay safe by following our safety advice and the Firework Code.
You can find out where organised bonfire, firework and Halloween events will be held in your area by visiting orlo.uk/ZehH5
ALT Cartoon image of fireworks. Text reads: Have a happy bonfire night. Stay safe. Go to an organised fireworks display. For more information visit manchesterfire.gov.uk. GMFRS and Together we are Greater Manchester logos.
Remember, all garments have a risk of being flammable – you must keep them away from naked flames, including candles, to prevent your child from sustaining devastating burns.
ALT GMFRS logo and Together we are Greater Manchester logo and wording that says: ‘Children’s Halloween costumes are currently classified as toys. Check costumes are UKCA or CE marked to ensure they meet the required safety standards.” Then there is the UKCA and CE logos underneath. There is an image of a child in a skeleton Halloween costume, holding a pumpkin bucket.
🎃👻 Spooktacular is BACK THIS SATURDAY!👻🎃
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
🕛 Time: 12pm – 6pm
📍 Location: GMFRS Training and Safety Centre, Hinds Lane, Bury, BL8 2GN
What's in store this year?
- Our famous interactive spooky walk-through tour
- Children's rides and activities
- Food and refreshment stalls
- Family friendly fun for all ages
- Raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity
- Plus loads more!
Dare to enter our interactive spooky walk through experience? Tickets are £5 per person and recommended for ages 10 and over, children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets for the interactive spooky walkthrough are selling fast! We recommend pre-booking your tickets on Eventbrite to avoid missing out: orlo.uk/MCpsW
No booking is required for the event itself or any of the other activities – simply come along and enjoy the fun!
ALT Poster featuring silhouettes of zombies in a graveyard against a full moon advertising 'SPOOKTACULAR' event. Text reads: "Saturday, 31 October 2026, 12pm-6pm, GMFRS Training and Safety Centre, Hinds Lane, Bury, BL8 2GN. Followed by: Our famous interactive spooky walk-through tour, Children's rides and activities, Food and refreshment stalls, Family friendly fun for all ages, Raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity. GMFRS and Together we are Greater Manchester logos feature at the bottom of the graphic.