More than 5,600 home fire safety visits have been carried out by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service to help protect the most vulnerable people across the county. Data from 2025 shows an increase of over 200 visits being carried out from the previous 12 months, with 86% of all visits carried out being with vulnerable …
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone is asking for an increase in the fire precept of £12 a year for a Band D household. The fire precept is the part of the council tax that goes to fund Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The increase is well above the Government’s suggested level of …
Nearly a quarter (24 per cent) of UK homeowners confessed they might not immediately hear about a recall on an appliance they own. One in five (20 per cent) couldn’t remember if they had registered their large appliances and less than half (46 per cent) had registered all their major white goods. These sobering revelations emerge …
A dedicated volunteer from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has been recognised at a national level after receiving the National Fire Chiefs Council Volunteers Award. Scott Fitzsimmons, who volunteers as a Community Safety Advocate, received the award in the latest National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) Celebrating Prevention Awards after being nominated by colleagues for his …
One crew and a water bowser remains on scene at a fire on Poplars Farm Road in Kettering after Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called shortly after 10pm last night (January 18) to reports of a barn on fire. While there is still smoke coming from the fire, it has reduced considerably. If you …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is stepping up efforts to keep people safe in entertainment and event venues with a new programme of proactive fire safety checks and support for businesses across the county. The initiative comes as the world reflects on the devastating fire at a Swiss nightclub on New Year’s Eve, which …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to take care around water during this period of cold weather and to never walk on to frozen ponds, lakes and rivers. There have been multiple reports this week of people walking or playing on frozen bodies of water. While it can look fun, the ice may …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was kept busy on New Years Eve and into New Years Day attending 12 fires started by fireworks that caused damage to homes and property across the county. The fires, one before midnight and 11 after, had either been ignited by carelessly disposing of fireworks and packaging, or, more alarmingly, …
As Northamptonshire prepares to welcome in the New Year, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding residents to celebrate responsibly and keep safety at the forefront of their festivities. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by attending an organised display, where professionals manage the risks. However, if you choose to hold your own celebration …
With Christmas just around the corner and temperatures falling, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to take extra care when using chimneys and wood-burning stoves, such as log burners. Over the past week, crews have attended two chimney fires due to build-up of debris in the chimney, a reminder of the risks posed …
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.
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.
Never touch the oven or fireplace unless a grown up is with you.
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.
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