Paramedic Science students teamed up with firefighters from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service to take part in a staged, training scenario of a road traffic collision. Volunteers, who wore make-up to replicate real injuries, took on the role of casualties who had to be cut free from a car. The staged scenario was a road …
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Landlord sent to prison for breaches of fire safety law
A landlord who owned a string of properties in Northampton has been sent to prison after pleading guilty to 26 counts relating to breaches of fire safety law. Anil Rodrigo, aged 60, formerly a resident of Northampton, was sentenced during a hearing at Northampton Crown Court on Monday (March 18). Mr Rodrigo will face eight …
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Recruitment campaign for on-call firefighters launched by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service
A campaign to recruit more on-call firefighters into Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has been launched. On-call firefighters are needed across the county and this campaign will include a particular drive to attract people of different genders and from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. There are currently 200 serving on-call firefighters, of which approximately …
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Firefighters ‘going for gold’ with first new fire kit in 15 years
The future looks bright for firefighters in Northamptonshire as they can now be seen out and about in new, gold-coloured fire clothing – the first major change in kit the service has seen in 15 years. Firefighters will be saying goodbye to their old, dark blue kits, which first came into service in 2004, and … … …
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Two fires on a Daventry estate believed to be suspicious
Officers are appealing for witnesses after two fires, thought to be suspicious, took place on a single night in The Grange estate, Daventry. Police and fire were called to a house fire in The Stour at 4.45am on Monday, February 18, which centred on the front porch area. Two adults and three young children reached … … …
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Police and fire warnings following spate of suspected arsons in Daventry
Police and fire officers are appealing for anyone with information about a recent spate of suspected arsons in the Daventry town centre area to come forward. In January, nine fires, believed to be deliberate, were recorded in the area, prompting concerns about how arsonists could put lives at risk. Police Sergeant Chris Thomas, of Daventry … …
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Thatched cottage on fire in Bulwick
Firefighters are in attendance at a fire in Bulwick, near Weldon, where the thatched roof of a building is ablaze. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the property shortly after 6.30pm this evening, Tuesday, February 12. Six pumps are at the property in Main Street and firefighters are expected to remain on scene …
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Knife crime launched as new subject for annual schools challenge
Students in Corby discussed tackling and preventing knife crime, as part of a launch event held for Northamptonshire County Schools Challenge(NCSC). The event, held at Corby Technical School (CTS), was the latest in a series of launches currently being held at schools across Northamptonshire. PCSO Steve Coles visited the school on Wednesday to deliver an … … …
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Have your say on Police and Fire Plans for Northamptonshire
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 … … …