Live updates during the evening as we embed with GMFRS for a behind-the-scenes look at frontline fire service work during one of the busiest times of the year.
Tonight, we’ll be reporting live from inside the service, covering any incidents, responses, safety checks or community visits that unfold during the shift.
Throughout the evening, we’ll be posting first-hand observations, photos and commentary directly from the scene, offering real-time updates on the life and pressure of emergency service workers in Greater Manchester.
The experience is part of an ongoing effort to shine a light on public services and show the realities behind the uniform.
| 21:18 | Charlotte Hall |
Bonfire is out! Crew say they can often face a lot of verbal abuse on nights like this. No one likes their fun spoiled - but these guys also need to do their job.
| 21:09 | Charlotte Hall |
The starter of the bonfire has driven onto the fire crew's hose - he has made it clear he is not happy about the decision to put the fire out
| 20:58 | Charlotte Hall |
Fire crew have made the call to put the fire out to put a stop to being called out
| 20:58 | Charlotte Hall |
We've been called back to the same bonfire off Wardle Road for the third time as it continues to grow and spread
| 19:49 | Charlotte Hall |
Crew have just helped deal with a medical emergency at a private home. ‘It’s becoming more and more common for us to assist with other types of emergencies,’ one crew member explained ‘because other services like the ambulance service are so stretched’
| 19:26 | Charlotte Hall |
The busiest bonfire night seen by one crew in Rochdale saw fire fighters called out 22 times in a shift, says Watch Manager Oldham - but things have apparently calmed down in recent years
| 18:51 | Charlotte Hall |
It's another large but controlled improv bonfire by a local community. The fire crew gave some advice on how to control it and left them to it.
| 18:51 | Charlotte Hall |
Just minutes after arriving back to the station we're out again - part of a park is on fire in Smallbridge
| 18:21 | Charlotte Hall |
Our first call out can be classed as a 'false alarm' say fire crew - A small bonfire with responsible people in attendance. This happens a lot on November 5th
| 18:10 | Charlotte Hall |
I'm on my way to Kirkholt with the fire service after a call out for a bonfire set by youths... we don't have much more info yet
| 18:05 | Charlotte Hall |
Got my gear ready... just waiting for a call out
| 17:37 | Charlotte Hall |
We’re starting out from Rochdale Community Fire Station - all seems deceptively calm at the moment…
| 17:20 | Charlotte Hall |
I’ll be joining Greater Manchester’s fire service this evening on one of their busiest nights of the year - bonfire night!
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