Take extra care if exercising around water
Drowning Prevention Week 2020 will see Manchester Water Safety Partnership focus on helping people stay safe around water in line with the Government’s guidance and restrictions to prevent the spread
Charlie’s Good Deed Day
The family of Charlie Pope, who died in a Manchester city centre canal in March 2018, has asked people to honour him by doing a good deed in his memory.
Advice from family of tragic teen
Charlie Pope was 19 when he drowned on a night out in Manchester. In conjunction with the Canals and Rivers Trust his father Nick and others have made this video to
Revellers urged to take care near water
GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is continuing its mission to keep people safe around water running up to Christmas. Firefighters have delivered water safety training to managers and
Don’t Drink and Drown week 2019
We’re supporting the Royal Life Saving Society’s annual Don’t Drink and Drown campaign. Did you know that more than a quarter of all accidental drowning victims had alcohol and/or drugs
Bereaved family and friends issue warnings
After the first anniversary of two teenage boys drowning on holiday, their loved ones have reminded people of the dangers of swimming in open water. Jason Varghese, 15, and his
Canal barriers ‘can save lives’
Barriers installed along a canal where a 19-year-old student was found dead will help save lives, his father said. Nick Pope, whose son Charlie died when he fell into a Manchester
Safety warnings as temperatures soar
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is urging people to stay safe near water with temperatures set to soar this weekend. Temperatures could go above 30 degrees this weekend
Orlando Nyero
The family of Orlando Nyero have paid tribute to the ‘caring’ university student, a year after he was found in the Rochdale Canal. His death in June 2018, along with
Drowning Prevention Week
NATIONAL Drowning Prevention Week is being marked with a host of activities scheduled by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) staff members, to promote safety in and around our