With the hot weather continuing – Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service is reminding the public to take care as the risk of serious fire increases. This comes as the service has been called to 18 deliberate fires between August 8 to 14 – affecting the crews’ ability to respond to more serious and potentially life-threatening …
With the weather set to top 25 degrees or more over the next few days in Northamptonshire – the Fire Service is reminding residents to remain vigilant as the risk of fire increases. The Fire Severity Index (FSI), which predicts how severe a wildfire could become if one were to ignite, is at ‘very high’ …
More than £1,500 has been raised for charity following a successful Open Day at Corby Fire Station this weekend. Hundreds of people visited the station on Saturday (August 9) to enjoy family activities and see firefighters in action during a live demonstration. Young people also had the opportunity to look around a fire engine, squirt …
A cohort of firefighters have become the latest to complete an apprenticeship qualification with Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The 12 firefighters have received the Level 3 Operational Firefighter qualification from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, and in doing so have become just the second group ever to receive the qualification with the …
A three-day training course delivered by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has equipped 14 young people with vital life skills they can use both now and in the future. The Fire Service’s Prevention Team has worked with Northamptonshire Children’s Trust to deliver an ARC (Action, Reaction, Consequence) course at Mereway Fire Station for young people …
Firefighters and staff at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service have spent months preparing for the British Grand Prix – with the aim of keeping thousands of Formula One fans safe at the county’s biggest calendar event. The four-day race weekend starts on Thursday July 3 and runs until Sunday July 6 – with more than …
Firefighters in Northamptonshire are hoping the local community turns out to cheer them on in a gruelling challenge competition at Rushden Lakes on Saturday July 5. The first ever Northants Firefighter Challenge – sponsored by Halo Corporate Finance Ltd – will see more than 75 competitors from across the country take on a series of …
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 …
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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