Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is marking Carers Week (June 9-15) by sharing fire safety advice which can help keep carers, and those who they support, safer in their homes. Carers play vital roles in our communities, supporting and assisting some of our county’s most vulnerable people, who are often most at risk from fire …
The Fire Service remains on scene this morning (June 2) at a retail park in St James, Northampton, following a large fire there on Saturday (May 31). One fire crew, from Mereway, is continuing to damp down remaining hotspots, and our Fire Investigation team has returned this morning to continue its work. Later today, we …
Firefighters from across the country are expected to descend on Northamptonshire to take part in a gruelling set of challenges which will test their fitness to the limit. For the first time ever, Northamptonshire is hosting its very own Firefighter Challenge competition, which will take place at Rushden Lakes on July 5. It will join …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people to sign up for a free home fire safety visit to help those living with dementia feel safer at home. Home Fire Safety Visits, carried out by NFRS, include personalised advice to address issues people with dementia may have in keeping safe at home. The symptoms of …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service remains on site at Sanders Lodge industrial estate this morning (10am – May 24) following a large fire at a recycling warehouse yesterday. The Major Incident that had been declared was stood down yesterday afternoon, and the fire is under control. Road closures on Wellingborough Road, Northampton Road and Ditchford …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people to safely enjoy themselves in and around the water during the warm weather this week. The Met Office has forecast that temperatures in the county will be more than 20 degrees Celsius until Friday, peaking at almost 27 degrees on Thursday. The warm weather may lead to …
Residents across the county are being asked to share their views on a draft strategy that outlines how Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service will keep communities safe over the next five years. The strategy – known as the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) – takes a detailed look at what risks are currently present and …
A planning application will be submitted for a new fire station in Kettering. This will be a new building that will be located on the Cherry Hall Road site adjacent to the Northern Accommodation Building. Traffic and parking issues can make entry to and exit from the current fire station in the Headlands difficult. The …
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has now left the scene of the fire that took place in Sheep Street on Sunday morning (March 30). The Fire Service has been present at the scene ever since the initial blaze, ensuring that any remaining hotspots are dampened. Following an inspection from the Moulton crew this afternoon (April …
Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service is continuing to work with Northamptonshire Police to investigate the cause of a house fire in Rushton in which three people sadly died. At around 10.30pm on Friday (March 28), crews were called along with colleagues from police and the ambulance service to a property in Beswick Close following reports …
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:
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.
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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