Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

Thanks to everyone that came along today to support our Ashton and Gorton crews at their car wash on Snipe Retail Park 🧼🚗 Your kind donations helps us raise a wonderful £457.18 for the Fire Fighters Charity ❤🚒

🚒 Firefighters are currently tackling a fire at a commercial property on Stamford Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne. ⚠ Road closures are affecting the local area. 🚪 If you live nearby, please keep your windows and doors closed.

If you get into difficulty in the water, remember #FloatToLive… ✅Tilt your head back with ears submerged ✅Relax and try to control your breathing ✅Move your hands to help you stay afloat ✅Once you are over the initial shock, call for help or swim to safety #RespectTheWater

📣 We’re planning to make some changes to our fire cover and special appliances across Greater Manchester to meet the changing risks and demands we face. 📝 But first we want to hear your thoughts – our consultation is open until 24 July 2023. 🔗 Visit: gmconsult.org/gmfrs/fire-cov…

🧼Crews from Mossley are hosting a charity car wash on Saturday 8 July from 9am to 12.30pm Funds raised will go to Fire Fighters Charity Save the date and see you there!

Mossley Fire Station is hosting a charity car wash this Saturday 8 July to raise money for Fire Fighters Charity 🧼Come and get your car washed from 9am to 12.30pm!

We're having a charity car wash at Mossley Fire Station until 12.30pm today Come and get your car washed and help us raise money for Fire Fighters Charity ❤️ See you there!

📢Calling members of the public and local businesses📢 If you have any raffle prizes to donate supporting the charities, please drop them off at Stalybridge Fire Station or email [email protected] to arrange pick up before the open day.

🚒Open day at Stalybridge Fire Station this Saturday (19 August) If you have any raffle prizes to donate supporting the day, please drop them off at Stalybridge Fire Station or email [email protected] to arrange pick up. Thank you❤️

Community event tomorrow supporting Fire Fighters Charity 🚒Our crew from Ashton will be at Snipe Retail Park (in front of B&Q) tomorrow 14 October, from 11.30am to 2pm Lots to see and do so don't miss out! See you there🤩

A Met Office amber weather warning for rain is in place for parts of Greater Manchester until tomorrow morning. ⚠️ Please take extra care when out in bad weather Never attempt to drive through flood water if you are unsure of its depth Only call 999 in an EMERGENCY ❗

🚫 Misuse of fireworks is #BangOutOfOrder and can have serious consequences, including injuries to yourself or others. ✅ Always follow the Firework Code.

⚠️Anti-social behaviour is #BangOutOfOrder and has serious consequences. For example, if you deliberately start a fire or make a hoax call, you could receive a heavy fine or 6 months in prison.

To report an illegal bonfire contact your local council. 🔥 If the fire is out of control call 999. ☎ Members of the public can dispose of unused fireworks safely, as part of our fireworks amnesty, by calling 0800 555 815. #BangOutOfOrder #BonfireNight

🚫 Don’t misuse fireworks or start fires🚫 And remember - it's illegal to buy or use fireworks if you're under 18. #BangOutOfOrder #BonfireNight

🗣 Yesterday, Ashton-under-Lyne Green Watch spoke to students studying Public Service Organisation at Tameside College about the roles and responsibilities of our service. Students were also given a walk and talk through our operational equipment and one of our fire appliances.

Top work from our #Ashton crew ❤