With the summer holidays still in full swing, many people will be planning a camping or caravanning break at home or abroad. As part of its Summer Fire Safety Campaign, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) would like to remind holiday-makers about the steps they can take to enjoy their breaks away safely. With all …
The British summer climate can be unpredictable but August is often a favourite time for any ‘dry weather’ days to be celebrated with barbecues. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) would like people to continue enjoying their summer barbecues, but to do so safely. For this reason, as part of its ongoing Summer Fire Safety …
** Issued on behalf of Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Office of the Police Fire and Crime Commissioner ** Home Office Minister for Policing, Crime and the Fire Service Kit Malthouse MP visited Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service yesterday (Wednesday 14 August), on one of his first official …
More than 2000 people flocked to an emergency services event in Daventry, to enjoy a day of demonstrations and summer fun. The Emergency Services Fun Day was held yesterday (Wednesday) at Danetre and Southbrook Learning Village in Hawke Road, where visitors enjoyed entertainments ranging from face-painting and yoga for children, to stalls and refreshments. The …
Firefighters will be showcasing their rescue techniques as part of demonstrations during an open day to be held at Mereway Fire Station. The demonstrations, which will also feature drills by the Northamptonshire Emergency Services Cadets, will form just part of the day’s attractions. The event, which will run from 11am until 3pm on Sunday, August …
Protective fire clothing, formerly used by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS), is set to be donated to firefighters in Lebanon. More than 1,000 pieces of kit, no longer used by firefighters in Northamptonshire, will be sent to the national fire service in Lebanon via the humanitarian charity Operation Florian. Firefighters at NFRS started using …
Summer holiday fun is promised as part of an emergency services day to be hosted in Daventry next week. The event, which will be held at Danetre and Southbrook Learning Village in Hawke Road (NN11 4LJ), will include a variety of demonstrations and entertainments for visitors of all ages. The ‘emergency services fun day’, to …
A fire which broke out on an industrial estate in Corby is now well under control. Six fire appliances attended the fire at Guaranteed Asphalt in Princewood Road on the Earltrees industrial estate, shortly after 12.30pm today. According to firefighters at the scene, the fire affected a small area in the middle of the site. …
Firefighters are currently in attendance at a fire on an industrial estate in Corby. Six appliances were called to a business in Princewood Road on the Earlstrees industrial estate at 12.35pm today. Residents and those working in the local area are advised to keep their windows and doors shut. A section of Princewood Road has …
People affected by either a smell of burning or smoke from a waste fire in Rushton are being advised to keep doors and windows closed. Crews from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) have remained on the scene of the fire at a waste transfer site in Oakley Road since it broke out at around …
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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