The chief fire officer of Northamptonshire has condemned the ‘unacceptable’ verbal abuse that crews received in Kettering last night after attending a hoax call. False alarms that are called in maliciously waste valuable time and potentially divert resources away from real emergencies where lives could be at risk. At 8.24pm yesterday (June 14) two engines …
Fire crews from Moulton and Mereway paid a visit to Billing Aquadrome yesterday (June 9) to share key safety messages with members of the public ahead of what’s set to be a scorching weekend. Members of the Green Watch crews were joined by staff from the fire prevention team to meet and greet visitors at …
Throw lines have been installed at some of Northamptonshire’s nature hotspots to offer greater protection for those who find themselves struggling in the water. The throw lines have been put in place with fixed boards which offer instructions to members of the public on how they can use them to rescue people from the water. …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are asking residents across the county to think carefully before burning garden material or other household items in their gardens after attending a fire at a house in Northampton on Tuesday 1st June. The call came in to Fire Control at just before 3.00pm to say that smoke and …
Fire fighters and fire staff from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service volunteered their time on Saturday (29th May) at a Covid secure charity “drive through” car wash and coffee morning at Wellingborough Fire Station on Irthlingborough Road. The event was a huge success raising £1,400 for two charities. Around 140 visitors brought their cars to …
A charity car wash at Wellingborough Fire Station will take place this weekend to raise vital funds for two worthwhile charities. Firefighters and fire staff will volunteer their own time on Saturday (May 29) to ensure visitors get a squeaky-clean vehicle in return for a donation, with all returns being split between The Fire Fighters …
As lockdown eases and more businesses start to open their doors, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are reminding licensed businesses and licensee holders to review their Fire Safety Risk Assessments and ensure that they are following fire safety regulations. As of today (Monday 17th May) many more businesses will be welcoming customers back onto …
Daventry residents are being urged to stay away from a flooded subway on Staverton Road – after children were reported swimming in it earlier this week. The subway, on Staverton Road and opposite to the fire station in Marlow Close, is currently fenced off due to water of a depth of almost five feet. Northamptonshire …
Ten transferees were welcomed to the Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue family by Chief Fire Officer Darren Dovey and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold today. The ten firefighters will be split between the stations at Daventry and Rushden, having recently completed their training at Chelveston. The new intake was given a tour of the …
Firefighters from Rothwell and Kettering were called to reports of two campervans on fire at 1.25am today (May 10). Appliances attended the scene at Violet Lane, in Rothwell, and found the campervans well ablaze. The crews used water from a nearby open-air swimming pool to help tackle the flames, while they also put a 100-metre …
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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