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Beyond the Call · August 7 · 30 min

Water Safety

Across the UK, 202 people accidentally drowned during 2025. And so far in 2026, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has attended 82 water-related incidents, resulting in eight deaths. In this episode of Beyond the Call, Laura Harmes from the GMFRS Communications team is joined at Salford Quays by Jim Bridge, Water Safety Development Officer for GM, and partners Marie Shields from Salford City Council, and John Beaumont from the North West Underwater Search & Marine Unit. They discuss the risks of open water, key safety advice and the partnership work taking place across the city region to help keep people safe.

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Across the UK, 202 people accidentally drowned during 2025. And so far in 2026, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has attended 82 water-related incidents, resulting in eight deaths. In this episode of Beyond the Call, Laura Harmes from the GMFRS Communications team is joined at Salford Quays by Jim Bridge, Water Safety Development Officer for GM, and partners Marie Shields from Salford City Council, and John Beaumont from the North West Underwater Search & Marine Unit. They discuss the risks of open water, key safety advice and the partnership work taking place across the city region to help keep people safe.

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