Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service were called today at 1.20pm to what was reported as vehicle fire on A14 eastbound between Junction 13 and 15. On arrival, crews from Raunds and Thrapston found a couple parked in a layby with their motorhome. There was no fire, but obvious damage to the vehicle. The couple had …
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Working smoke alarms help crews save Irthlingborough house after kitchen fire
Firefighters are urging homeowners to make sure that they check that all appliances are shut off before they leave their property – and that there are working smoke alarms in their homes. This afternoon (June 15) at 2.35pm, crews from the fire stations at Irthlingborough and Wellingborough attended a house fire in Irthlingborough. The homeowner …
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Fire crews receive abuse after attending hoax call
The chief fire officer of Northamptonshire has condemned the ‘unacceptable’ verbal abuse that crews received in Kettering last night after attending a hoax call. False alarms that are called in maliciously waste valuable time and potentially divert resources away from real emergencies where lives could be at risk. At 8.24pm yesterday (June 14) two engines …
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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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Northamptonshire’s nature hotspots get new throw lines
Throw lines have been installed at some of Northamptonshire’s nature hotspots to offer greater protection for those who find themselves struggling in the water. The throw lines have been put in place with fixed boards which offer instructions to members of the public on how they can use them to rescue people from the water. …
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Fire Service urges residents to consider the hazards before burning waste
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are asking residents across the county to think carefully before burning garden material or other household items in their gardens after attending a fire at a house in Northampton on Tuesday 1st June. The call came in to Fire Control at just before 3.00pm to say that smoke and …
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Charity car wash raises £1,400 for two good causes
Fire fighters and fire staff from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service volunteered their time on Saturday (29th May) at a Covid secure charity “drive through” car wash and coffee morning at Wellingborough Fire Station on Irthlingborough Road. The event was a huge success raising £1,400 for two charities. Around 140 visitors brought their cars to …
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Wellingborough car wash to raise funds for two charities
A charity car wash at Wellingborough Fire Station will take place this weekend to raise vital funds for two worthwhile charities. Firefighters and fire staff will volunteer their own time on Saturday (May 29) to ensure visitors get a squeaky-clean vehicle in return for a donation, with all returns being split between The Fire Fighters …
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With easing of lockdown, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service supports licensed premises
As lockdown eases and more businesses start to open their doors, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are reminding licensed businesses and licensee holders to review their Fire Safety Risk Assessments and ensure that they are following fire safety regulations. As of today (Monday 17th May) many more businesses will be welcoming customers back onto …
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Daventry residents urged to stay away from flooded underpass
Daventry residents are being urged to stay away from a flooded subway on Staverton Road – after children were reported swimming in it earlier this week. The subway, on Staverton Road and opposite to the fire station in Marlow Close, is currently fenced off due to water of a depth of almost five feet. Northamptonshire …