Northamptonshire firefighters who helped two distressed women in separate incidents – and saved their lives in the process – are among those to have been given commendations for their incredible work. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service held an Awards Ceremony at the County Ground on Friday (November 12) to honour staff members who went above …
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Recruitment for trainee full-time firefighters begins next week
Can you do it? Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is now recruiting trainee, full-time firefighters and is asking people from every community across the county if they have got what it takes to join the county’s firefighters. Recruitment for firefighter trainees opens next Monday, November 15, and closes on Sunday December 5. Northamptonshire Fire and …
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Spike in deliberate fires in Kettering sparks public appeal
Kettering residents are being urged to keep an eye out after a spike in the number of deliberate fires being started in the town. The Arson Task Force, a joint partnership between Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police, investigates incidents of deliberate fire starting. They have seen a significant increase in such fires …
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Appeal for information after rise of deliberate fires in Kettering
Kettering residents are being urged to keep an eye out after a spike in the number of deliberate fires being started in the town. The Arson Task Force, a joint partnership between Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police, investigates incidents of deliberate fire starting. They have seen a significant increase in such fires …
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Stay safe during firework and bonfire displays at home
Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service is urging people to stay safe if they are holding their own firework or bonfire displays. The Service would always recommend going to an official display as it is safer, but people should take notice of some simple safety measures if they are holding their own display in the coming …
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HMO landlords urged to take part in pilot that will improve safety and extend firefighter expertise
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking landlords who own or manage Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to get involved in a pilot scheme that will help improved safety in the private rented sector and extend the skills and capacity of firefighters in the important areas of fire protection and prevention. HMOs are buildings that …
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Hundreds of new students receive fire safety advice from NFRS
As a new wave of students head to university for the first time, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) have been visiting the county’s new residents as they settle into their halls of residence accommodation. Over four evenings in October, Prevention and Protection Officers from NFRS met with students living in halls to discuss fire …
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Two new members needed for Joint Independent Audit Committee
The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) and Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police are recruiting two new members to join their Joint Independent Audit Committee. This exciting opportunity allows you the chance to help make Northamptonshire a safer place to live by providing independent advice and assurance on the governance of the Office of …
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Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service employs the country’s first accredited fire service wellbeing dog
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed a four-legged recruit to service to help with the mental wellbeing of its staff. Olive, the three-year-old cocker spaniel has become the country’s first Oscar Kilo 9 accredited, fire service wellbeing and trauma support dog, having successfully completed the suitability assessment. This appointment comes just as we recognise …
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Statement from Darren Dovey on the fuel shortage
Darren Dovey, Chief Fire Officer and Chair of Northamptonshire’s Local Resilience Forum, has called on people to try to be calm and act as they normally would, to help petrol supplies stabilise and keep the county moving. Darren said that the LRF members are working together to ensure that the county’s vital services can continue …
