Fire Service call-outs

Every month Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) provide details of every call out to a Stockport Homes managed property.

Fire Engine coming out of a fire house

Fire Safety 2025-26 - All properties

Fire Service call-outs

Did you know in 2025-26, GMFRS attended:

279

Incidents at SHG properties

39

Actual fires

22

Most Frequent cause of actual fires (cooking)

240

False alarms / special service

57

Most call outs (assisting Ambulance Service or Police)

520

The cost of one fire engine attending a non-emergency call

Fire Safety 2025-26 - High-Rise Properties*

*Based upon SHG’s 25 high-rise blocks

Fire Service call-outs

Did you know in 2025-26, GMFRS attended:

77

Incidents at SHG high-rise properties

11

Actual fires

5

Most Frequent cause of actual fires (cooking)

66

False alarms / special service

18

Most Special Services (stuck in lift)

£ 520

The cost of one fire engine attending a non-emergency call