'The difference between life and death': Opposition to Offerton Fire Station cuts heats up
Plans to cut services at a fire station in Stockport to improve response times in Manchester city centre have caused uproar.
“Crews are on call and be at home and be within a four minute journey of the station when they’re on call,” Coun Wise said. “This means a significant reduction in response time. Coun Will Dawson referenced the proposals by GMFRS, highlighting this could shave about 20 seconds off their response times in Manchester and increase the ones for Offerton by two to three minutes. Coun Steve Gribbon added that this does not guarantee further cuts for their fire service.
“A decision based on blue light timings, it is the stuff of fantasy,” Coun Carrigan said. ”There have been no satisfactory answers to questions.
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