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Ironman boy visits Agecroft firefighters to say thank you 27 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
A LITTLE boy who earned the name Ironman after becoming impaled on a metal gate paid a surprise visit to the firefighters who cut him free. Eight-year-old Lewis Todd was at a family christening when ...
Salford firefighters train with Jewish first responders Hatzola 27 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
AN OVERTURNED minibus filled with casualties greeted firefighters and members of Hatzola when they joined forces in a joint training exercise in Heaton Park. On Tuesday, August 13, Red Watch crews jo...
Firefighters Dave and Adam make dream come true for 92-year-old Marjorie with Liverpool visit 20 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
A DREAM came true for a 92-year-old woman thanks to two kind-hearted Stockport firefighters who met her on a routine visit and took her back to her home town after striking up a friendship with her. ...
Funeral of Firefighter Stephen Hunt 20 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
THE funeral of Firefighter Stephen Hunt will take place on Tuesday, September 3 at Bury Parish Church. In accordance with his family's wishes, Stephen will be given a ceremonial Fire Service funeral ...
Middleton family urge people to get smoke alarms after theirs alerted them to fire 16 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
A FAMILY trapped in their home by fire after their car was set alight has been reunited with firefighters who rescued them. Katie, her partner Andrew Rattigan, and their children headed down to Heywo...
Broughton firefighters celebrate Eid with the Muslim community 8 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
FIREFIGHTERS from Broughton proved they're at the heart of their community after taking part in the final day of fasting for Ramadan and joining local Muslims for Eid celebrations. Blue Watch crews f...
Irlam fire crews trial wildfire kit on Irlam Moss 6 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
FIREFIGHTERS in Irlam are using ground breaking new ways to tackle peat moss fires this summer and keep the local community safe. Typically peat fires are resource intensive, as fires can be seated d...
Boat and burger day raises £400 towards firefighter and staff charity trip 5 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
A BOAT and burger event raised another £400 towards sending a group of firefighters and staff to Africa as part of a charity mission. Fantastic weather and a brilliant afternoon of events drew crowds...
Emergency Services will join forces for spectacular event on August 8 2 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
EMERGENCY services will join forces for a spectacular free event for all the family at the Trafford Centre next Thursday, August 8 from 10am to 5pm. Emergency Services Open Day 2013 is one of the lar...
Boat and burger event to help raise funds for staff and firefighters' charity Africa trip 29 Jul 2013 | 04:00 am
PEOPLE can help a group of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) firefighters and staff make a difference to the street children of Africa by supporting an event this weekend. A boat and...
