Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is taking part in the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) “Ready Willing and Able” campaign which launched today (15th April) to show how fire and rescue services in the UK are going the extra mile to protect and support their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Firefighters and support staff across …
Hundreds of free food parcels for the most vulnerable people in Northamptonshire have been put together, ready for delivery over the bank holiday weekend. Staff and volunteers from a number of organisations across the county took delivery of essential food supplies, which were dropped off at hubs in Kettering and Corby, prior to being moved …
Northamptonshire businesses concerned about the security of empty premises during the lockdown are being offered bespoke advice by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. With town centres and commercial areas closed up and quiet, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Protection team are hard at work offering support to businesses and managed housing landlords to boost their …
Firefighters are warning the public to be extra careful when lighting bonfires in their gardens after crews attended four accidental blazes in a single day over the weekend. Crews from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) were called to fires across the county on Saturday (March 28) which were all believed to have been caused …
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The firefighters and staff of Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) have been congratulated on their “commitment and determination to drive improvement for their community” by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS), who visited the service to check on progress following concerns raised in an earlier inspection. HMICFRS carried out their …
Work to protect the elderly and vulnerable in the community from fire is continuing thanks to the efforts of Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS). The service’s Protection department, which works with businesses and managed housing providers to minimise fire risk, is continuing its contact with care and nursing homes to ensure its residents remain …
In response to the Government plea for everyone to stay at home to help ease the spread of the Covid-19 Virus, Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service are reminding residents across the county to think fire safety. The timely reminder comes after three appliances and a specialist vehicle attended a flat fire in Northampton last …
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold has joined Nick Adderley, Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police, and Darren Dovey, Chief Fire Officer, to reassure people that their emergency services are working hard to keep the county safe. “While people are being told to work at home, our officers and staff are still at work, …
‘Remember smoke alarms and fire safety’ is the message from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, as many in the population face a period of more time spent in their homes. With many people self-isolating following advice on social distancing or as a precaution against Coronavirus, this means basic, domestic fire safety is as important as …
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.
Never touch the oven or fireplace unless a grown up is with you.
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.
Unfortunately, the very features that provide this fast response can also produce unwanted signals arising from activities other than a real fire.
These can prove both costly both to the Fire Service, by initiating unnecessary turnouts of fire appliances and to the building operator. Evacuation of a building as a result of a false alarm signal can result in loss of production and general disruption of normal business activities.
Visit our Unwanted Fire Signals page for more details on our unwanted fire signal reduction policy.
Compliance with the simple rules below will help to release the fire service for more essential duties.
They may also help to save you from the permanent loss of business so frequently associated with a major fire.
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.
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