Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire at a commercial premise on St James Mill Road in Northampton at 3.34pm yesterday (December 1) Upon arrival it was clear that two workshop garages at the site were well alight, and the immediate priority was to attempt to stop the spread of …
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Corby residents urged to be vigilant after spike in deliberately started fires
An increase in the number of deliberately started fires in Corby is potentially putting lives at risk. Fire crews from Corby have been called to a growing number of arsons in November, and residents are being urged to be vigilant and report any incidents that they may see. Prior to this weekend there had been …
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Introducing Sonia Wardiell, Complex Case Worker at NFRS
Sonia Wardiell joined NFRS a year ago (Nov 2020) after a career working with children and young people with special educational needs. During this time Sonia started to take an interest in safeguarding and family support and found herself working with other agencies, such as social workers and therapists, providing appropriate support to individuals and …
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Have A Go at being a firefighter – and find out whether it’s the career for you
Ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a firefighter? Now you can find out, with Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service holding ‘Have A Go’ days as part of their campaign to hire 12 new trainee firefighters. The ‘Have A Go’ days will allow people to come along and consider whether a career …
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Fire staff commended for their lifesaving efforts in Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire firefighters who helped two distressed women in separate incidents – and saved their lives in the process – are among those to have been given commendations for their incredible work. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service held an Awards Ceremony at the County Ground on Friday (November 12) to honour staff members who went above …
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Recruitment for trainee full-time firefighters begins next week
Can you do it? Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is now recruiting trainee, full-time firefighters and is asking people from every community across the county if they have got what it takes to join the county’s firefighters. Recruitment for firefighter trainees opens next Monday, November 15, and closes on Sunday December 5. Northamptonshire Fire and …
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Spike in deliberate fires in Kettering sparks public appeal
Kettering residents are being urged to keep an eye out after a spike in the number of deliberate fires being started in the town. The Arson Task Force, a joint partnership between Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police, investigates incidents of deliberate fire starting. They have seen a significant increase in such fires …
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Appeal for information after rise of deliberate fires in Kettering
Kettering residents are being urged to keep an eye out after a spike in the number of deliberate fires being started in the town. The Arson Task Force, a joint partnership between Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police, investigates incidents of deliberate fire starting. They have seen a significant increase in such fires …
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Stay safe during firework and bonfire displays at home
Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service is urging people to stay safe if they are holding their own firework or bonfire displays. The Service would always recommend going to an official display as it is safer, but people should take notice of some simple safety measures if they are holding their own display in the coming …
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HMO landlords urged to take part in pilot that will improve safety and extend firefighter expertise
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking landlords who own or manage Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to get involved in a pilot scheme that will help improved safety in the private rented sector and extend the skills and capacity of firefighters in the important areas of fire protection and prevention. HMOs are buildings that …
Fire Risk Assessment (worked example for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)) (PDF 389KB)
