Firefighters have remained at the scene of a fire in Harlestone Firs overnight and continue to monitor hotspots ahead of a Fire Investigation this morning (September 9). Crews were called to deal with a blaze in a derelict industrial unit on Harlestone Road yesterday (September 8), just before 4pm. On arriving crews discovered a rapidly …
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Check your chimney ahead of the winter to reduce risk of fire
Residents of Northamptonshire are being urged to check their chimneys and maintain them properly before the coming winter months. Typically, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service sees an increase in the number of call outs to chimney fires in the colder months, and has already attended three in the last two weeks. We are therefore reminding …
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Northamptonshire to look at learning opportunities from publication of Grenfell Tower Inquiry report
Chief Fire Officer Nikki Watson says Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue will take every learning opportunity it can from the publication of the Phase Two report of the Grenfell Tower Fire Inquiry. The report has been published this morning (September 4) and examines how the tower block came to be in a condition that allowed the …
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Firefighters tackle blaze at business unit in Northampton
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called shortly before 8.30pm last night (August 20) to reports of a fire at a business unit on St Andrew’s Road, Northampton. On arrival crews found a temporary scaffolding structure, which was storing items such as ladders and plastic, was alight. Northamptonshire Police attended to assist in closing St …
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Ten-second triage kits to be added to frontline Fire appliances
New kit will soon be added to all frontline Fire appliances in Northamptonshire to help firefighters speed up the triage of injured patients at major incidents. All fire engines will have ten-second triage kits, which allow fire crews to identify what category of care an injured patient needs within ten seconds and put a colour …
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Landlords urged to remember safety responsibilities for derelict buildings
Landlords of derelict and void buildings are being urged to remember their responsibility to keep them safe and secure – and ensure they don’t become targets for anti-social behaviour. The Arson Task Force, which is a partnership between Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police, work together to reduce anti-social behaviour and arson related …
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Local Resilience Forum joint statement
The Northamptonshire Local Resilience Forum (LRF), which brings together emergency services, local authority, NHS and other partners to plan and prepare for localised incidents and emergencies, has issued a joint message, thanking communities for their support and solidarity during the events of recent days… “This has been a difficult and challenging week for our communities …
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NFRS showcases work on culture and leadership to Home Office
Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service has been visited by a senior adviser on national fire strategy from the Home Office, to find out more about the work we are doing to improve our workplace culture and bring through leaders of the future. Chief Fire Officer Nikki Watson welcomed Jenna Marsh, the Deputy Head of Unit …
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Fire crews deal with blaze at six-storey building in Kettering town centre
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire at a six-storey building at Dalkeith Place, Kettering, shortly before 7.30pm on Friday evening (July 26). Crews were immediately dispatched to the incident and discovered smoke issuing from the roof space of the building, which was under construction. The Fire Service requested the …
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Apprentice firefighter jobs being recruited at Northamptonshire – apply now
Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service is hiring a new cohort of apprentice firefighters to help keep our county safe. Firefighting is a rewarding career that involves so much more than fighting fires. Our firefighters play a vital role in promoting fire safety in their local communities through prevention and protection work and Home Fire Safety …