GMFRS staff members support upcoming Older People’s Day
Date published: 19 September 2015
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service staff members support upcoming Older People’s Day
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is reaching out to the elderly this autumn in celebration of Older People’s Day.
A number of events have been arranged that will allow staff from across the Service to spend time with older members of the community to keep them company and make sure they are safe in their homes.
In Rochdale, Rochdale Circle along with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service will be at St Georges Hall on Thursday, 1 October at 11.30am - 1.30pm for a Coffee morning.
Councillor David Acton, Chairman of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority said: "People over the age of 60 have accounted for almost half of all fire fatalities in recent years and that age group accounts for less than 20 per cent of the population of Greater Manchester.
“If you're visiting your older relatives or friends or you can spare time to call in at a neighbour’s then please test their smoke alarm while you are there. Working smoke alarms offer valuable time that can help people escape for their home in the event of a fire.”
For free safe and well advice from GMFRS visit www.manchesterfire.gov.uk or call 0800 555 815.
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