GMFRS Contact Details for Oldham Residents 2026

Oldham householders who need anything from the fire service other than a 999 rescue now have a clearer set of numbers to ring. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has published a single list that separates life-or-death calls from everyday worries such as blocked fire exits, safety checks or requests for incident reports.

The move matters because ringing the local station or the main switchboard in an emergency can add vital minutes. The service says those lines may go unanswered while crews are out, so the new guidance pushes every urgent plea to 999 and steers lesser matters to dedicated desks.

For Oldham, that means safety concerns or advice now go to the freephone contact centre on 0800 555 815, while anyone who saw an attack on a crew can pass anonymous tips to Firestoppers on 0800 169 5558. People chasing paperwork for insurers can choose between two mobiles, 07581 122349 or 07970 010703, instead of tying up emergency staff.

Businesses wanting on-site training, schools that need petroleum licences and would-be recruits each get their own line too, a change staff hope will cut waiting time for residents. Complaints and compliments are still handled centrally, but the service says separating the streams lets it track which stations need attention faster.

The headquarters remains in Swinton, yet every borough keeps its own station number in an online directory. Translation tools have also been added to the website, reflecting the area's mixed communities. Whether the new system shortens response times will be measured over the coming year.