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. …
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Fire Service urges residents to consider the hazards before burning waste
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 …
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Charity car wash raises £1,400 for two good causes
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 …
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Wellingborough car wash to raise funds for two charities
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 …
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With easing of lockdown, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service supports licensed premises
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 …
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Daventry residents urged to stay away from flooded underpass
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 …
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Fire Chief and PFCC welcome 10 new recruits to Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service
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 …
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Firefighters battle campervan blaze in Rothwell
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 …
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Fire crews attend scene of Brackmills fire in Northampton
Firefighters dealt with a large fire in Northampton on Saturday morning (May 1). Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a building in Caswell Road, on the Brackmills Industrial Estate at 1.30am to reports of a fire. At the height of the blaze eight appliances were at the scene, including one high volume pump, …
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Stay safe in the water this bank holiday
Fire crews will be out and about in Northamptonshire as the Bank Holiday weekend approaches – promoting water safety as lockdown rules continue to relax. Alongside the restrictions being eased, the warmer weather is likely to lead to more people heading to water beauty spots in the county. This week also marks the National Fire …
Fire Risk Assessment (worked example for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)) (PDF 389KB)
