Timeline for events of NFRS.
NFRS was founded in 1974 when the former Northamptonshire Fire Brigade and Northampton Borough Fire Brigade (both formed in 1948 by the Fire Services Act 1947) merged. NFRS came under the governance of Northamptonshire County Council. …
Since 2003/04 NFRS have worked closely with Northamptonshire Police to deliver a combined Arson Task Force (ATF) targeting the incidence of arson across the County, through prevention, education, investigation and detection of deliberate fire setting. This partnership has been hugely successful and we aim to develop this collaborative working with the police to include: Exploring …
NFRS and EMAS have been working in Partnership since 2005. We support EMAS in Northamptonshire by providing a response to adult (life threatening) medical emergencies calls in the County of Northamptonshire First aid and defibrillation training provided by EMAS allows retained firefighters and other NFRS staff to respond to medical emergencies in their local communities …
Following an initial scoping exercise, in September 2011 both Warwickshire and NCC Cabinets agreed to investigate the benefits of a Strategic Alliance to be formed between Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) and NFRS. The priority area for activity was the development and improvement of Command and Control Provision, which encompasses the staff, equipment and …
In 2012 NFRS rolled out new BA which will continue to develop to include Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) telemetry systems. This ‘telemetry system’ is made up of a radio frequency transmitter/receiver mounted to the BA, which transmits information about the SCBA to a transmitter/receiver base station located with the Incident Command Centre. In …
Princess Anne, patron of the Firefighters’ Memorial Trust, visited the 9ft (2.74m) tall granite monument at Brixworth Country Park. She has also visited the police’s new criminal justice centre in Northampton. County councillor Andre Gonzalez de Savage said the “important” memorial recognised firefighters who served in Northamptonshire. The memorial was commissioned by the fire service …
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (NPFCC) is the elected official charged with overseeing Northamptonshire Police and the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and ensuring both, the police and the fire service are operating efficiently and effectively within the county of Northamptonshire. As a result of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire …
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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