GMFRS Bolton Borough

Updates from your Fire and Rescue Service in the Bolton area

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

Get down to our car wash at Bolton Central Fire Station today! 🚗 🧽

[Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service @manchesterfire]

Join us at Bolton Central Fire Station TODAY for our car wash from 10am-4pm 🚗✨

Bring your car and we'll make it shine, while raising vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

We're on Moor Lane, Bolton, BL3 5DB.

See you there! 🧼

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

Last Friday, we were joined by St. Peter's Primary School choir for some Christmas festivities!

The choir sang to Green Watch Farnworth before being shown around our fire appliances on what was a very special afternoon.

A big thanks to everyone at @stpetersfarn ❤

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

Today our colleagues attended a launch event to welcome the #KnifeAngel arriving in Bolton town centre.

It aims to highlight the negative impact that violence has on communities and to ignite conversations on how better to settle disputes.

More👉 https://t.co/uNvHKMbjBV

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

🚫Abuse towards emergency service workers will not be tolerated.

Assaulting emergency service workers is #BangOutOfOrder and could get you locked up this #BonfireNight period.

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

☎ 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

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

🚫No one should be attacked for trying to keep you, your family, and your friends safe.

Respect our firefighters and don’t make their jobs any harder during this #Halloween and #BonfireNight period. 🚒

#BangOutOfOrder

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

Here at @manchesterfire we've invested £3.5m into 12 new state-of-the-art fire engines and this week #Bolton North got the keys to their new motor! 🚒
The middle engine in this photo is going to be proudly serving the Bolton community ❤️

[Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service @manchesterfire]

📣 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: https://t.co/HW8mMsn0qY

[Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service @manchesterfire]

🚒 Our crews are currently tackling a fire at a domestic property on Mobberley Road, Bolton.

❗ Residents nearby are advised to keep their doors and windows closed.

Please avoid the area where possible.

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

💡Weekend activity idea💡

🚒 Horwich Fire Station is having an open day this Sunday 25 June from 10am to 4pm

Don't miss out and come along with your family!

[Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service @manchesterfire]

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

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

📅Save the date

🚒 Horwich Fire Station is hosting an open day this Sunday 25 June from 10am to 4pm

Come along with your family and enjoy a fun day out!

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

☀ As the warm weather continues, we want to remind people to act responsibly and protect the moors if you are going out to enjoy the countryside.

🚫 Our message is simple: NEVER have a fire or barbecue on the moors.

👉 https://t.co/Xi4VeqByiS

#BeMoorAware

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

The warm weather is here to stay! ☀

If you are going out to enjoy the countryside please remember to act responsibly and protect the moors ❤

Our message is simple: NEVER have a fire or barbecue on the moors 🚫

#BeMoorAware

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

☀ It’s looking like a sunny #SpringBankHoliday weekend, so we are reminding people to stay safe whilst out on the moors and enjoying the countryside.

NEVER have a barbecue or start any kind of fire on the moors 🔥

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/Xi4VeqByiS

#BeMoorAware

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

Thanks so much for your support, we had a great day, hope you all did too!

[Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service @manchesterfire]

Thanks so much to everyone who came along to support our open day at #Farnworth Station on Sunday.
You helped us raise a staggering £1272.55 for @firefighters999 👏❤🚒
👇As a treat, check out the awesome footage our air unit got at the event.
#Bolton looking lovely in the sun☀

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

📣Farnworth Fire Station open day this weekend📣

Come along to our open day to learn more about road safety and watch our rescue demos!

🗓️Sunday 14 May
🕚11am-3pm

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

📣Farnworth Fire Station open day📣

🗓️Sunday 14 May
🕚11am-3pm

Our crews will be sharing tips and guides on how to stay safe on the roads🚗🚲🚶

There'll also be live rescue demos🚒

Save the date and see you there❤

[GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton]

📣Save the date 📣

Farnworth Fire Station is hosting an open day on Sunday 14 May where you can learn more about road safety🚗🚲🚶

Come and enjoy a fun and educational family day out!

[Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service @manchesterfire]

If you’re lighting candles during #Ramadan, please do so safely.

✅ Place candles on a heat-resistant surface

✅ Keep candles away from flammable materials

For more advice 👉 https://t.co/4MmfrHFHVy