Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is working to achieve accreditation with White Ribbon UK and pledges its commitment to this global movement dedicated to ending violence against women and girls. White Ribbon is the leading charity engaging men and boys in preventing violence against women and girls. The campaign calls on individuals to challenge …
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Bravery, loyalty and life saving efforts recognised at annual Awards Ceremony
Firefighters from Northamptonshire have been commended for going above and beyond the call of duty for their work in helping to keep people safe across the county. The annual Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service awards ceremony took place on Friday (November 14) and recognised heroic work and long service from firefighters and fire staff. Chief …
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Fire Service asks people to ensure their vehicles are road-safe this Road Safety Week
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to ensure their vehicles are safe and to take care while driving this Road Safety Week (16th – 22nd November). This year, the theme of Road Safety Week is Safe Vehicles Save Lives, raising awareness of how safe vehicles can make roads safer by being roadworthy, preventing …
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Quick-thinking Matt praised by Fire Chief for bravery after stamping out flames at Rushden flat fire
A member of the public, who helped to prevent a fire spreading through a block of flats in Rushden, has been commended by the Chief Fire Officer for his bravery. Matt Welsh, 28, was helping to convert a Ford transit into a campervan at his brother’s home in Rushden when he heard a nearby fire …
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Prosecution results in Wellingborough hotel being fined £75k for fire safety failures
A hotel in Wellingborough town centre has been handed a £75,000 fine for ignoring an enforcement notice from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service to improve its fire safety. Members of the Fire Service’s Protection Team found fire safety deficiencies during an inspection of The Hind Hotel premises on May 21, 2024 – which was part …
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Desborough station re-opens following roof replacement work
The on-call crew from Desborough is responding from the station in King Street again following the completion of a roof replacement. The crew was temporarily relocated to Rothwell on October 1 so that the essential repair work could take place to maintain the structural integrity of the building – which was built in 1975. Mick …
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Northamptonshire Firefighter to represent Great Britain at Veterans World Fencing Championships
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is proud to announce that Watch Manager Lee Robinson has been selected to represent Great Britain in the Men’s Sabre 40–49 category at the Veterans World Fencing Championships, taking place 10–20 November in Manama, Bahrain. Lee has been competing in the Veterans Category for several years and expressed immense …
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Fire Service responds to 14 deliberate fires in a week
In the past week, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has attended 14 fires that were started deliberately. The fires have ranged in size – from small and put out with wildfire backpacks, to large and needing the response of multiple crews. Starting deliberate fires not only endangers lives — including those of our firefighters — …
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Fire Service urges the public to follow advice and stay safe this bonfire night
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to follow advice and have fun safely during the Halloween and Bonfire period. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service would always recommend only attending organised firework and bonfire displays but urge members of the public that are planning on holding their own display to do so safely to …
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Fire Service’s early intervention course helps build confidence and resilience in young students
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has delivered a course teaching vital skills to help young people with special educational needs in their life and career. Members of the Fire Service’s Prevention Team invited sixth form students from The Bee Hive in Kingsthorpe, which sits under Northgate School Academy Trust, to a four-day early intervention course …
