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Bikers took advantage of a free safety course run by Northamptonshire emergency services to learn vital skills that will help them save the life of a fellow biker. The ‘Biker Down’ course – a joint initiative between Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service, Northamptonshire Police, and the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner – …
Category: Press releases
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Profile Piece: Meet our animal rescue team and their 14 tonne vehicle
When Doris the iguana leapt onto a Northamptonshire firefighter’s helmet in a desperate bid to escape a house fire earlier this year the resulting picture went viral. Behind the headlines though was a message worth reinforcing – it’s not just humans that we save. This is particularly the case at Wellingborough Fire Station where crews …
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Northamptonshire businesses urged to review their fire safety
Northamptonshire businesses are being urged to review fire safety at their premises after a challenging 18-month period due to COVID. As social distancing restrictions have eased, businesses have been slowly allowed to reopen. But this may mean that they need to evaluate any changes to risk assessments following the pandemic. Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service …
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Free course to offer Northamptonshire bikers lifesaving skills
Bikers in Northamptonshire are being invited to a free course that will teach them vital lifesaving skills should they see a fellow motorcyclist involved in a collision. The ‘Biker Down’ course on September 4 – a joint initiative between Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service, Northamptonshire Police, and the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime …
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New CPR dolls to help deliver ‘lifesaving’ training skills
New portable mannequins will help to ensure that lifesaving resuscitation skills can be taught more easily across Northamptonshire. The new mannequins will be available for the Prevention team at Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service to use at community organisations and events, and will also be used by the Emergency Services Cadets to teach young people …
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Fire crews hand out safety advice at Billing Aquadrome ahead of scorching weekend
Fire crews from Moulton and Mereway paid a visit to Billing Aquadrome yesterday (June 9) to share key safety messages with members of the public ahead of what’s set to be a scorching weekend. Members of the Green Watch crews were joined by staff from the fire prevention team to meet and greet visitors at …
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Fire Service responds to spate of deliberate fires
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are asking people to take care after attending a spate of deliberate fires over the weekend (16th – 18th April). NFRS crews attended 11 incidents in public areas across the county, with the majority in Northampton. This follows a surge in deliberate fires over the Easter bank holiday weekend …
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No Smoking Day 2021
Today, Wednesday the 10th of March is No Smoking Day, and to mark the event local Tobacco Control leaders are highlighting the importance of keeping smoking out of the home. The dangers of exposure to second hand smoke, commonly known as passive smoking, are numerous. In the short term passive smoking can cause headaches, coughs, …
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Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service is marking International Women’s Day
Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service is marking International Women’s Day on March 8 by highlighting the excellent work that women are doing in the service. Whether it is tackling blazes, helping to prevent potential incidents or making sure firefighters are equipped properly – there’s truly a role in any department for women who may want …
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Lateral flow device testing is keeping firefighters safe and on the road
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is using workplace lateral flow device testing, with officers trained to test their crews to ensure firefighters stay safe at work and out in public during the pandemic. A pilot scheme began in January at two fire stations, Moulton and Mereway, and that is now being rolled out to all …
Fire Risk Assessment (worked example for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)) (PDF 389KB)
