Advice from friends and 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 several of his friends have made
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
Remembering Charlie – one year on
The father of Charlie Pope has paid tribute to his son on the one-year anniversary of his death. The 19-year-old, a University of Manchester student, was reported missing in the
Minutes from partnership meetings
The Manchester Water Safety Partnership’s latest meeting minutes are published as soon after the meetings as possible. Partnership meeting minutes: 2018.06.13 Minutes of Water Safety Forum 2018.07.25 Minutes of Water