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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Chris Slater

Fire service consultation on controversial night cover plans extended after backlash

A consultation on changes which include plans to stop manning two fire stations at night has been extended after a backlash.

Following a review, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) announced earlier this month plans to cut 24-hour cover at the stations in Offerton, Stockport and Sale in Trafford.

Under the proposals, they would become 'day crewing' stations with firefighters on call from 6pm in the evening to 8:30am, being called to incidents via mobile phone if required.

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