Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold is asking people who live and work in Northamptonshire for their views on the priorities for policing and the fire service in the county. The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner is updating the Police and Crime Plan and launching a new Fire and Rescue Plan, his first …
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Warnings over tea towel combustion risk
An incident in which a pile of tea towels almost caught fire after being folded and piled straight out of the tumble dryer, has prompted warnings from Northamptonshire firefighters. A photo was recently sent to Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service showing burn marks to a heap of tea towels, which had started to catch fire … … …
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New road safety strategy to reduce collisions in Northamptonshire
A countywide road safety strategy has been launched to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries to motorists, riders and pedestrians on Northamptonshire’s roads. Road safety in Northamptonshire has improved significantly over the last 20 years, and the number of people killed and seriously injured on the county’s roads is at the lowest level …
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Panel asked to approve 3.5p per week extra to Fire council tax precept
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold is asking for an increase of around 3.5 pence per week – £1.76 a year for a band D household – in the amount of council tax that funds the fire and rescue service. The increase, the maximum allowed by the Government, will be used to provide … …
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Road reopens after Rothwell gas leak
A road closure and safety cordon put in place in Rothwell following a gas leak have now been lifted. Fire crews were called to Rothwell Medical Centre, in Desborough Road, at 10.55am today, Tuesday, January 22, after a vehicle collided with the building’s gas main, located in the surgery car park. Northamptonshire Police also attended …
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Warnings of emollient cream fire risks
Recommendations for improved labelling of emollient creams are being supported by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS), amid concerns about their flammability. People who use emollient creams to treat dry and itchy skin conditions are being warned that creams can build up in fabrics and cause them to catch fire more easily. Although no cases … … … …
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Smoke alarms can save lives – remember to check yours
‘Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home and make sure they are working,’ is the message from fire officers in Northamptonshire. This month’s national fire campaign focus, led by the Home Office and the National Fire Chiefs Council, is smoke alarm testing; a subject which Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service … …
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Governance of Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue service transfers to Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
The oversight of Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service moved to Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold on January 1. Governance transferred from Northamptonshire County Council, which means that the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner will now be responsible for the performance of the Fire and Rescue Service and will hold the chief fire officer … …
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Safety advice following series of suspected arsons in Daventry
Residents in Daventry are being urged to take care with rubbish disposal, after a spate of suspected arsons in the town centre area. In a two month period from September to December, Daventry saw 14 fires, which were believed to be deliberate. Some of these fires involved rubbish containers including a skip and, in one … … …
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Cooking safely this Christmas
With Christmas just a few days away, it is now the season when many home cooks will test out their culinary skills in the kitchen – often under the influence of alcohol. Firefighters at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) would like everyone to have a happy and safe Christmas, so they are reminding people …