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GMFRS Bolton Borough @FireBolton

Updates from your Fire and Rescue Service in the Bolton area

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Get down to our car wash at Bolton Central Fire Station today! 🚗 🧽
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
@manchesterfire
24 Aug 2024
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! 🧼
Car Wash - Get your car washed and help raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity

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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 ❤
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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👉 orlo.uk/saw8U
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🚫Abuse towards emergency service workers will not be tolerated. Assaulting emergency service workers is #BangOutOfOrder and could get you locked up this #BonfireNight period.
Image of young person in the dark, with their hood up. Text reads: You can get two years in prison for attacking firefighters. Last year 15 firefighters were attacked across Greater Manchester over the bonfire night period.

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☎ 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
Image of someone with a lit match, outside. Text reads: Starting a fire could land you in prison. Last year 1,366 fires were started deliberately during the bonfire night period.

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🚫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
Image of young person in the dark, with their hood up. Text reads: You can get two years in prison for attacking firefighters. Last year 15 firefighters were attacked across Greater Manchester over the bonfire night period.

ALT Image of young person in the dark, with their hood up. Text reads: You can get two years in prison for attacking firefighters. Last year 15 firefighters were attacked across Greater Manchester over the bonfire night period.
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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 ❤️
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GMFRS Bolton Borough retweeted
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
@manchesterfire
27 Jun 2023
📣 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…
Two firefighters looking at a high-rise building. Graphic text reads: Your Service, Your Say. We’re proposing a few changes to our fire cover across Greater Manchester. Tell us what you think at GMConsult.org

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GMFRS Bolton Borough retweeted
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
@manchesterfire
24 Jun 2023
🚒 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.
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💡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!
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GMFRS Bolton Borough retweeted
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
@manchesterfire
21 Jun 2023
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
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📅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!
Open Day. Come and enjoy a fun family day out. Meet your local firefighters. See fire vehicles. Watch our rescue demos. Learn about fire safety. Horwich Fire Station. Sunday 25 June, 10am-4pm

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☀ 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. 👉 manchesterfire.gov.uk/your-s… #BeMoorAware
Be Moor Aware. No fires, BBQs or fireworks. Fine of up to £2,500 and/or prison sentence. Artwork of a hand made out of flames.

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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
Be Moor Aware. No fires, BBQs or fireworks. Fine of up to £2,500 and/or prison sentence. Artwork of a hand made out of flames.

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☀ 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 👇 manchesterfire.gov.uk/your-s… #BeMoorAware
Be Moor Aware. No fires, BBQs or fireworks. Fine of up to £2,500 and/or prison sentence. Artwork of a hand made out of flames.

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Thanks so much for your support, we had a great day, hope you all did too!
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
@manchesterfire
16 May 2023
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☀
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📣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
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📣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❤
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📣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!
Graphic text reads: Road safety open day. Come and enjoy a fun and educational family day out. Learn about road safety. Watch our rescue demos. Meet your local firefighters and our partners

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GMFRS Bolton Borough retweeted
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
@manchesterfire
29 Mar 2023
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 👉 manchesterfire.gov.uk/your-s…
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