We are today launching our ‘Creep Safe’ campaign, encouraging people across Northamptonshire to enjoy celebrations safely this Halloween. Covid-19 restrictions mean that this year Northamptonshire Police is discouraging trick or treating activities, a decision Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is supporting as an emergency service partner. However, this doesn’t mean that all fun is …
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Firefighter focus: Black History Month
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is keen to support Black History Month this October, marking the achievements and contributions of Black people in all walks of life. The Service took this opportunity to put together a profile piece about Corby firefighter Fitzy Jacobs, who has served just under 20 years with the Service. Fitzy reflected …
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Firefighter hits fundraising peak by climbing Ben Nevis – while dressed in fire kit
Fundraising efforts reached dizzying heights for one Northants firefighter when he climbed the UK’s highest mountain – all while dressed in fire kit. Phil Radwell donned his helmet, complete kit and even an old set of breathing apparatus to scale Ben Nevis which is 1,345 metres above sea level. Completing the physically tough task took …
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Chief Fire Officer Darren Dovey to return following retirement
Northamptonshire Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold has asked Chief Fire Officer Darren Dovey to return to his role following his planned retirement next month and continue to lead Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service’s response to the ongoing pandemic and steer its performance improvement plan. Mr Dovey has served almost 33 years as a …
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Fire Door Safety Week (21-27 September 2020)
Every year, #FireDoorSafety Week raises awareness and helps save lives. We need to root out fire doors that are ill-fitted, damaged or poorly maintained and ensure that all buildings are equipped with fire doors that are fit for purpose. A fire door is an engineered safety device that is a vital part of the passive …
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Competition victory for Northants in an international, ‘virtual’ firefighters’ challenge
Congratulations go to an intrepid team of firefighters from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service who excelled in a virtual firefighters’ challenge, against competitors from across Europe. Firefighter Aaron Childs, who is based at Mereway Fire Station in Northampton, landed first place in the Cheshire Firefighter Challenge (and first in his age group), beating 89 other …
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Smoke alarm provides vital early warning of fire at Rushden business
Firefighters attended an early morning fire at a town centre business after passers-by were alerted by a triggered smoke alarm and dialled 999. Crews attended a commercial premises in Wellingborough Road, Rushden, at 6am yesterday (September 8) after receiving reports of smoke coming from the building. At its peak, three fire engines were at the …
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National Fire Chiefs Council Business Safety Week 2020 (07-13 September 2020)
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging businesses that have had to make changes due to COVID-19 to make sure fire safety remains a top priority. Many have had to respond quickly to the pandemic once they were allowed to reopen and when revisiting their risk assessments, fire safety may not have been at the …
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Get sweeping to cut the number of chimney fires in Northants
Firefighters were last winter called to more than 30 reports of chimney fires in Northamptonshire, prompting reminders for people to please have their chimneys swept. With autumn and winter just around the corner, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) would like to encourage people to take an early opportunity to organise their chimney maintenance. NFRS …
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Rising visitor numbers at country parks spark warnings over water safety
With local country parks reporting increased numbers of ‘staycation’ visitors, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service would like to remind people to please think ‘water safety’. Park spaces with waterways, such as Sywell Country Park, have been experiencing surges in visitor numbers, but also issues with people not abiding by park bylaws. Visitors have been using …
Fire Risk Assessment (worked example for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)) (PDF 389KB)
