With Christmas around the corner, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has launched its annual campaign, urging people to keep safe during the festivities. Cooking, candle use, alcohol consumption, the use of fairy lights and new electrical gadgets often help make the season fun, but they can also pose risks when it comes to fire …
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‘Near miss’ fire incidents prompt appeal to look after the vulnerable this Christmas
A string of ‘near miss’ incidents at the homes of vulnerable people has led to a plea from the Fire Service for everyone to consider the fire safety of others. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is appealing for relatives and carers to please look for warning signs of fire risk in the homes of …
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Home security boost in Northampton and Wellingborough this Christmas
More than 2,000 homes near to the centre of Northampton have been given home security packs full of information and items to help them keep safe and prevent crime. Homes in the Portland Place, Kettering Road and Bouverie estate area of Northampton have received the packs as part of a project being run by the …
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Rise in chimney fires prompts safety reminder to public
Firefighters in Northamptonshire attended 70 per cent more chimney fires last year, compared to the year before. In the financial year 2019-2020, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) attended 68 chimney fires, compared to 40 in 2018-2019. With the colder weather now setting in, NFRS would like to remind people to please have their chimney …
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Judges announce young winner of arson poster competition
Organisers of a poster competition aimed at highlighting the dangers of arson have announced the winner as 11-year-old Callum Stewart from Northampton. The competition for under 18s was launched earlier this year by the joint Arson Task Force (ATF) and Prevention teams (Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service), who were looking for leaflets …
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Specialist hoods introduced to protect public in emergency fire evacuations
Thousands of pounds in post-Grenfell funding have been spent on kitting every fire engine in the county with fire escape hoods, to help keep people safer during fire evacuations. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has bought in 120 fire escape hoods, which can be placed over the heads of members of the public to …
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Fire staff profile: Black History Month
When Kenneth Amassah came to the UK to study, at the age of 25, he believed he would soon return home to Ghana. Looking back the 42-year-old, who now works for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS), explained that his intention never was to stay. He recalled: “When I came here to the UK, it …
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Celebrating International Control Room week with our ‘heroes in headsets’
When the public ring 999 to report a fire, someone trapped in water, or even a chemical incident, they will speak to an operator in the control room at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS). This International Control Room Week (19-25 October), NFRS would like to mark the tremendous achievements of our four Watches who …
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Creep Safe this Halloween!
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 …
