GMFRS Updates: Mozambique Aid and T Levels in Oldham 2026

Three Greater Manchester firefighters flew to Mozambique 19 days ago to help villages swamped by rising floodwater, work arranged through the UK International Search and Rescue team based in the region.

Back home, the fire service has taken in its first group of T Level students, giving 16 to 18-year-olds from Oldham colleges paid placements in fire stations and control rooms five days ago.

A winter safety drive is now running, offering free home fire checks to anyone who meets the eligibility rules, while new animated clips show riders how to cut the risk of motorcycle crashes on icy roads.

Listeners can also hear crews talk about life on shift in the service's first official podcast, Beyond the Call, released quietly this month.

Advice on keeping flats, businesses and terraced houses safe from fire remains on the GMFRS website, along with details on how to volunteer or book a safety visit.