Nearly a quarter (24 per cent) of UK homeowners confessed they might not immediately hear about a recall on an appliance they own. One in five (20 per cent) couldn’t remember if they had registered their large appliances and less than half (46 per cent) had registered all their major white goods. These sobering revelations emerge …
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Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service volunteer recognised with national award
A dedicated volunteer from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has been recognised at a national level after receiving the National Fire Chiefs Council Volunteers Award. Scott Fitzsimmons, who volunteers as a Community Safety Advocate, received the award in the latest National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) Celebrating Prevention Awards after being nominated by colleagues for his …
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Firefighters tackle barn blaze in Kettering
One crew and a water bowser remains on scene at a fire on Poplars Farm Road in Kettering after Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called shortly after 10pm last night (January 18) to reports of a barn on fire. While there is still smoke coming from the fire, it has reduced considerably. If you …
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Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service urges venues to put safety first
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is stepping up efforts to keep people safe in entertainment and event venues with a new programme of proactive fire safety checks and support for businesses across the county. The initiative comes as the world reflects on the devastating fire at a Swiss nightclub on New Year’s Eve, which …
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Fire Service issues safety advice after reports of people on frozen water
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to take care around water during this period of cold weather and to never walk on to frozen ponds, lakes and rivers. There have been multiple reports this week of people walking or playing on frozen bodies of water. While it can look fun, the ice may …
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Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service called to multiple firework-related fires on New Years Eve
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was kept busy on New Years Eve and into New Years Day attending 12 fires started by fireworks that caused damage to homes and property across the county. The fires, one before midnight and 11 after, had either been ignited by carelessly disposing of fireworks and packaging, or, more alarmingly, …
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Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service urges firework safety ahead of New Year’s Eve
As Northamptonshire prepares to welcome in the New Year, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding residents to celebrate responsibly and keep safety at the forefront of their festivities. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by attending an organised display, where professionals manage the risks. However, if you choose to hold your own celebration …
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Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service warns of rising chimney fires as temperatures drop
With Christmas just around the corner and temperatures falling, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to take extra care when using chimneys and wood-burning stoves, such as log burners. Over the past week, crews have attended two chimney fires due to build-up of debris in the chimney, a reminder of the risks posed …
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Fire Service among first to sign up to Northamptonshire Women’s Charter
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is among the first organisations across the county to sign up to the Northamptonshire Women’s Charter. The Women’s Charter is Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone’s call to action for organisations to promote safer environments for women – and therefore everyone – particularly in the workplace. Nikki Watson, Chief …
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Fire crews carry out checks to make sure shopping centres stay safe for Christmas
Fire crews have visited shopping centres across the county to make sure shops are safe from fire hazards in the busy build up to Christmas. Over the last two weeks, crews from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service have been working with individual retailers to ensure that Christmas stock deliveries are not blocking fire doors or …
