Firefighters at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) are reported to face disciplinary action after allowing children to take rides on a fire engine during an open day. According to the accounts provided, the children were permitted aboard an off-duty engine during the event, which is intended for public engagement. The reports state that among the youngsters was a boy who is recovering from cancer, and that he was allowed onto the engine for rides. The outlets describe the situation as leading to public anger and scrutiny, but do not provide details of the specific disciplinary procedures or outcomes. The reports focus on whether the firefighters followed appropriate rules or safeguards for allowing children access to the vehicle and on the circumstances of the open day. The information does not indicate that any injury occurred or that the incident involved fire service operations during the event; instead, it concerns access and conduct related to the open-day display. Further details from GMFRS are not included in the provided material.