Calling young artists (whether off school or still going to school) who are looking for some extra activities to get involved with! Take a look at our attached photo which features two of our firefighters (far right and far left) wearing our distinctive gold kit. Do you think you could draw a firefighter and send …
Firefighters and staff from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service are working with pharmacies to deliver essential medication to vulnerable people across the county as they go the extra mile as part of the partnership response to Covid 19. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service will be delivering for community pharmacies and dispensing GP practices, which will …
A Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service powerboat has been named ‘Captain Tom’ in honour of a celebrated NHS fundraiser. The name was suggested as part of a Facebook challenge in which members of the public were asked to think of a name for the boat, used by NFRS in water rescues. The winning name was …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service have been supporting the Local Resilience Forum, which co-ordinates the county’s response to the Covid 19 emergency, with the movement of the deceased from hospitals to the county’s temporary mortuaries. The Government asked the fire service nationally to support this difficult and sensitive work and Northamptonshire firefighters have risen to …
At 2.50am this morning, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire at a care home in Rockingham Road, Corby. Four fire engines were immediately mobilised and were in attendance within minutes – two from Corby, and one each from Kettering and Desborough fire stations. At the scene, fire crews were faced with …
Northamptonshire residents are being urged not to burn garden waste during the coronavirus lockdown, with an increase in bonfires posing health risks and heaping pressure on emergency crews. Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) have reported a surge in call-outs to bonfires that have got out of hand in recent weeks, while burning waste at …
With the volume of traffic at the lowest it has been for years, Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance is urging motorists to slow down when driving on our county roads. While the majority of people are following the government advice to stay at home and only make essential journeys, others have been using the roads …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service will be among the six Fire and Rescue services across the East Midlands joining East Midlands Ambulance Service to commence training to support the response to COVID-19. If the need arises in the coming weeks, fire service personnel will work alongside EMAS Urgent Care colleagues and will carry out support …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is appealing to people to ignore a social media campaign which recommends the use of sky lanterns as a way to support the NHS. This month the National Fire Chiefs Council branded the campaign ‘misguided’ and urged the public to find other, safer ways to support key workers. In …
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 …
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.
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.
Never touch the oven or fireplace unless a grown up is with you.
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.
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