On International Women’s Day (March 8) we wanted to share Cyndy Phillips’ story with you all. Cyndy – or Cyd as she was known in the Service – was one of the first women in the country to be a retained firefighter in the modern Fire Service when she signed up to be on-call at …
As we mark this year’s International Women’s Day (March 8), join us as we reflect on the journey of women in the fire service. In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, we reflect on the journey of the women in our organisation and across all the emergency services, and showcase the drive, commitment …
Rescuing people who are struggling in open water is an incredibly challenging task – which is why we have dedicated crews across the county who are trained to do it. All eight Watches at our Mereway and Wellingborough stations keep their skills up to date to ensure they are fully equipped to operate safely in …
More than 5,400 home fire safety visits have been conducted in 2024 by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service to help protect the most vulnerable people across Northamptonshire. Data from January to December 2024 shows that over 3,900 visits have been carried out by crews with an additional 1,550 visits being carried out by Home Fire …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue was called shortly before 3pm on February 2 to reports of a 2 storey, semi-detached thatched property on fire in the village of Grafton Underwood. Crews in breathing apparatus used hose reel jets to tackle the blaze, which quickly spread to 4 properties. National Grid were in attendance who isolated power …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting on-call firefighters and is asking people from every community across Northamptonshire if they have got what it takes to join the county’s firefighters. If you live within 5-8 minutes of an on-call station across Northamptonshire and are interested in applying, the recruitment portal is open until February 8. …
Hundreds of firefighters from both Northamptonshire and London have paid tribute to Station Commander Gary Saville at his funeral. Gary, who was a serving firefighter at Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service, sadly passed away on November 24 aged just 39, having spent his last days surrounded by family and friends. In the period since then, …
The major incident declared by the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) in response to the widespread flooding in Northamptonshire has been stood down. A major incident was declared on Monday (November 25) following significant rainfall throughout the weekend as a result of Storm Bert. Rain also fell overnight from Tuesday (November 26) into Wednesday (November 27). …
A multi-agency response to the flooding at Yarwell Mill has been scaled back overnight after the water levels continue to fall. A severe flood warning – meaning there is a risk to life – was issued at the site, which sits on the outskirts of Peterborough, just after 11.45am yesterday (November 28), with residents asked …
A severe flood warning – meaning there is a risk to life – has been issued at Yarwell Mill and the surrounding area, as the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) continue to work together to respond to the widespread flooding across Northamptonshire. The warning was issued just after 11.45am this morning (November 28), following a rise …
Don’t leave candles burning when you leave the room.
You should always keep an eye on naked flames wherever they are!
Don’t plug too many plugs into a socket.
This can cause an electrical fire.
Never touch the oven or fireplace unless a grown up is with you.
Ask a grown up to check the smoke alarms once a month.
Never take the batteries out when it goes off by accident, you might forget to put them back in.
Unfortunately, the very features that provide this fast response can also produce unwanted signals arising from activities other than a real fire.
These can prove both costly both to the Fire Service, by initiating unnecessary turnouts of fire appliances and to the building operator. Evacuation of a building as a result of a false alarm signal can result in loss of production and general disruption of normal business activities.
Visit our Unwanted Fire Signals page for more details on our unwanted fire signal reduction policy.
Compliance with the simple rules below will help to release the fire service for more essential duties.
They may also help to save you from the permanent loss of business so frequently associated with a major fire.
Make sure you carry out a continuous fire risk assessment of your building ensuring the following points are followed:
Download the documents below for assistance with completing your risk assessment:
Blank Fire Risk Assessment Proforma (PDF 117KB) Fire Risk Assessment (worked example for office premises (PDF 462KB)
Fire Risk Assessment (worked example for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)) (PDF 389KB)If you feel, having read the guidance, that you:
You will need to appoint a specialist to carry out the risk assessment for you. Such a specialist must identify the fire safety measures that need to be in place. You should maintain close involvement in the process.
The Fire Risk Assessment Competency Council have produced a document (Guidance Choosing a Competent Fire Risk Assessor) for information on how to select an appropriate person or organisation to carry out the risk assessment on your behalf.
The guide and other helpful documents are available via the link below:
Weather patterns in the UK usually mean that extreme conditions such as ice, snow and heavy rain can happen suddenly and can often leave drivers unprepared for what they might face on the roads.
Many drivers may fail to realise the extent to which extreme weather can affect aspects of driving such as visibility and stopping distances. Stopping distances can double in wet conditions and can increase ten-fold in ice and snow. Add to this the fact that reactions to hazards become impaired when drivers cannot see clearly, and the results can be fatal.
If possible, avoid driving in snow and other dangerous conditions such as fog, heavy rain and ice. Think about if there are any alternatives such as home-working arrangements; particularly if you live in a rural area.
Change the way you drive depending on the weather
The numbers of people choosing to cycle for fun, fitness or to get to work has increased by more than a quarter in twenty years and an incredible 3.2 billion miles are cycled on our roads every year.
Bikeability
Cycling is an effective sustainable mode of travel to school, however, all pupils cycling must be made aware of the need for safety and security when cycling. The National Standard Cycle Training is a progressive scheme that moves through three levels to give parents the reassurance that their children have the necessary skills and confidence to cycle to school. Children are encouraged to achieve all three levels of training. Bikeability is organised by our Highways Team in Northamptonshire. If you would like further information regarding Bikeability training please contact them on cycletraining@kierwsp.co.uk
Please visit the Think website for further information and safety tips on cycling.
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