School trips to the fire station were once the norm before the Covid pandemic and have since struggled to make a full return, until now.
Schoolchildren across Wigan are taking part in an initiative to educate them on the dangers of fire and other accidents. The state-of-the-art Training and Safety Centre based in Bury will now host youngsters from the borough thanks to a new scheme providing transport to and from Wigan.
The initiative has been led by ex-Wigan Borough Fire Commander, Councillor John Harding and supported by his Atherleigh ward colleague, Councillor Debra Wailes following a pre-Covid motion at full council.
