Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's Fire Plan 2025-2029

Closes 10 Mar 2025

Opened 13 Jan 2025

Overview

The Fire Plan is the overarching strategy for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) for the next four years. It places GMFRS at the heart of the Mayor’s ambitions for Greater Manchester and is central to the Chief Fire Officer’s roadmap to creating an outstanding fire and rescue service. 

This draft version for consultation has been produced by Mayor Andy Burnham; Deputy Mayor Kate Green; and Chief Fire Officer Dave Russel. It includes three priorities for the Service and a series of commitments to our communities, partners, and staff. 

More details about GMFRS's key programmes, projects, and initiatives will be shared each year in the Service's Annual Delivery Plans. We will assess how well we are implementing the Fire Plan using performance data, annual reports, evaluation reports, and regular review meetings. This process will include oversight from the Police, Fire, and Crime Panel, as well as the Deputy Mayor’s Executive.  

This draft plan was developed by looking at risks, reviewing our statutory responsibilities, considering city-region goals, and holding early engagement sessions. These sessions have included two polls surveying over 3,800 Greater Manchester residents and workshops to find out what matters most to our communities.  Many residents highlighted the importance of public value and preventing emergencies, and we have reflected this in our proposals. 

The final version of the Plan will be published in 2025 after the consultation has closed and feedback has been analysed. The Plan will run until 2029.  

The three proposed priorities for GMFRS are: 

  • Help make our communities safer and more resilient 
  • Deliver a first-class emergency response 
  • Ensure Service excellence, inclusivity, and sustainability 

You can view the draft Fire Plan for 2025-2029 here: Draft Fire Plan for Consultation (PDF)

If you need assistance to complete the consultation, please call the GMFRS Contact Centre: 0800 555 815 or email engagement@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Fire safety