Residents across the county are being asked to share their views on a draft strategy that outlines how Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service will keep communities safe over the next five years. The strategy – known as the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) – takes a detailed look at what risks are currently present and …
A planning application will be submitted for a new fire station in Kettering. This will be a new building that will be located on the Cherry Hall Road site adjacent to the Northern Accommodation Building. Traffic and parking issues can make entry to and exit from the current fire station in the Headlands difficult. The …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has now left the scene of the fire that took place in Sheep Street on Sunday morning (March 30). The Fire Service has been present at the scene ever since the initial blaze, ensuring that any remaining hotspots are dampened. Following an inspection from the Moulton crew this afternoon (April …
Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service is continuing to work with Northamptonshire Police to investigate the cause of a house fire in Rushton in which three people sadly died. At around 10.30pm on Friday (March 28), crews were called along with colleagues from police and the ambulance service to a property in Beswick Close following reports …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service remains at the scene of a fire at Desborough Airfield near Stoke Albany. The Service was called shortly before 8.30pm last night (March 20) and on arrival, crews discovered a large former air hangar was ablaze. A huge smoke plume was issuing from the hangar, which led to a request …
Firefighters from across Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service have today (March 14) been put through their paces as they tested their skills working from height. Exercise Reach for the Sky saw Red Watch Moulton, Kettering and Wellingborough head to Sir Robert McAlpine in Kettering to simulate rescuing a casualty from the cab of a crane, …
Plans have been announced to build a new £17 million fire station at Moulton that will deliver first-class facilities for firefighters and the local community. At the same time, a new site will be found for a visible, accessible police station in the busy Eastern District of Northampton, eventually replacing the current, out-dated Weston Favell …
A female leader from the Fire Service has won an award for taking strides to reduce harm and enhance public safety. Head of Prevention for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS), Lisa Bryan, has been celebrated with a West Northamptonshire Council Inspirational Woman award for always going the extra mile to engage at-risk youth, manage …
On International Women’s Day (March 8) we wanted to share Cyndy Phillips’ story with you all. Cyndy – or Cyd as she was known in the Service – was one of the first women in the country to be a retained firefighter in the modern Fire Service when she signed up to be on-call at …
As we mark this year’s International Women’s Day (March 8), join us as we reflect on the journey of women in the fire service. In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, we reflect on the journey of the women in our organisation and across all the emergency services, and showcase the drive, commitment …
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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