Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service: Fire Cover Review and Special Appliances Review 2023

Closed 24 Jul 2023

Opened 5 Jun 2023

Overview

Our Fire Cover and Special Appliances Reviews set out a series of proposed changes to make sure our resources are used in the most effective and efficient way. We have used extensive data and insight to develop a range of proposals to build a stronger, more resilient fire and rescue service. Our proposals aim to maintain the highest levels of safety and lowest levels of risk to the communities of Greater Manchester.

The first of our four-yearly Fire Cover Reviews recently took place, alongside a review of our special appliances (these are our appliances that respond to more complex or specialist incidents) and it is the recommendations from these reviews that we are now consulting upon.

The four areas we are seeking the public’s views on are:

  1. Introducing two additional ‘day crewing’ fire stations
  2. Introducing two Enhanced Rescue Stations
  3. Increasing our frontline operational fleet
  4. Proposed changes to our special appliances

Please click here to read our consultation document for each proposal if you would like more information (PDF, 2.11mb)

Why your views matter

We believe that the package of measures proposed are the best way for us to build a stronger, more resilient fire and rescue service while maintaining the highest levels of safety and lowest levels of risk as we protect our communities, work together and save lives.

We are now asking our residents, our partners and our people to share their thoughts on the proposed changes we’ve identified. 

Events

  • 19 June 2023 - Online Drop-in Session

    From 19 Jun 2023 at 16:30 to 19 Jun 2023 at 17:30

    Online drop-in sessions from 4.30 to 5.30pm via Microsoft Teams to discuss the Fire Cover Review and Special Appliances Review.

    A short presentation by Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Ben Norman and Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Carlos Meakin on the proposals in this consultation with opportunities to ask questions to them directly.

    Join the meeting by copying the link below into your web browser:

    https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWJlMGRmYzgtYmExYy00NWU5LTlmYzAtYWZjMDczYzZhNWMx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e8d8036a-b5f9-4f3f-9d36-d7cd740299bb%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2234aea6ca-014d-4f5c-a185-6375f545e85c%22%7d

  • 21 June 2023 - Online Drop-in Session

    From 21 Jun 2023 at 16:30 to 21 Jun 2023 at 17:30

    Online drop-in sessions from 4.30 to 5.30pm via Microsoft Teams to discuss the Fire Cover Review and Special Appliances Review.

    A short presentation by Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Ben Norman and Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Carlos Meakin on the proposals in this consultation with opportunities to ask questions to them directly.

    Join the meeting by copying the link below into your web browser:

    https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTFkMWJhMmQtMmFlOC00MWM0LTk0NmEtNjM2YzQ3NDEyMWFh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e8d8036a-b5f9-4f3f-9d36-d7cd740299bb%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2234aea6ca-014d-4f5c-a185-6375f545e85c%22%7d

  • 7 July 2023 - Community Feedback Event

    From 7 Jul 2023 at 17:45 to 7 Jul 2023 at 20:00

    Community feedback event held at:

    Partington Community Centre, Partington, Manchester M31 4FL

    Arrival from 5:45pm for a 6pm start to discuss the Fire Cover Review and Special Appliances Review.

Audiences

  • General public

Interests

  • Fire safety