Keeping our communities safe
We understand this is a difficult time for all but we want to reassure you that although we have adapted to different ways of working, we are still here when you need us.
Please see the latest information from the Government which can be accessed via this link: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus. Local updates for Northamptonshire and how you can request support are available via Northamptonshire County Council and Public Health.
Throughout the outbreak of COVID-19, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) have worked hard to continue to keep our communities safe. We have been ready to respond to emergencies at all times, our stations have remained closed to visitors which has reduced the chances of our crews coming into contact with the virus. When we do respond to emergencies, our crews will be taking additional precautions to prevent any potential spread of the virus so we ask that you follow any instructions given to you by either our emergency control room operators or the crews when they are on scene.
Below is the timeline of COVID-19 for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS)

- 07/01/2020
Novel Coronavirus identified
Novel Coronavirus identified
January 7, 2020... - 29/01/2020
First case of Coronavirus reported in the UK
First case of Coronavirus reported in the UK
January 29, 2020... - 01/02/2020
NFRS initiated a command structure with partners to start planning our response to COVID-19
NFRS initiated a command structure with partners to start planning our response to COVID-19
February 1, 2020... - 03/03/2020
First case of Coronavirus reported in Northamptonshire
First case of Coronavirus reported in Northamptonshire
March 3, 2020... - 11/03/2020
World Health Organisation (WHO) declare the COVID-19 pandemic
World Health Organisation (WHO) declare the COVID-19 pandemic
March 11, 2020... - 17/03/2020
NFRS refined Home Fire Safety Checks and community work to meet COVID-19 security guidelines
NFRS refined Home Fire Safety Checks and community work to meet COVID-19 security guidelines
March 17, 2020... - 20/03/2020
NFRS declare major incident
NFRS declare major incident
March 20, 2020... - 23/03/2020
The Prime Minister announces UK lockdown
The Prime Minister announces UK lockdown
March 23, 2020... - 06/04/2020
NFRS instigated logistics drivers to provide additional resilience and support for the Service
NFRS instigated logistics drivers to provide additional resilience and support for the Service
April 6, 2020... - 13/04/2020
NFRS instigated mortuary support in the county
NFRS instigated mortuary support in the county
April 13, 2020... - 23/04/2020
NFRS made testing available to staff and family members
NFRS made testing available to staff and family members
April 23, 2020... - 27/04/2020
NFRS started assisting with pharmacy deliveries in the county
NFRS started assisting with pharmacy deliveries in the county
April 27, 2020... - 29/04/2020
NFRS start driving for East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) to provide additional support
NFRS start driving for East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) to provide additional support
April 29, 2020... - 11/05/2020
Construction workers started returning to work
Construction workers started returning to work
May 11, 2020... - 18/05/2020
NFRS were stood down from mortuary support in the county
NFRS were stood down from mortuary support in the county
May 18, 2020... - 15/06/2020
Non-essential shops were permitted to re-open
Non-essential shops were permitted to re-open
June 15, 2020... - 23/06/2020
COVID-19 alert level reduced to level 3
COVID-19 alert level reduced to level 3
June 23, 2020... - 04/07/2020
Pubs, cinemas, museums, places of worship and libraries were permitted to open
Pubs, cinemas, museums, places of worship and libraries were permitted to open
July 4, 2020...
An overview of our response during COVID-19 is listed below:
- Maintained sufficient crewing levels across the county in line with our Standards of Operational Response (SOR) and mobilised to 1,499 incidents
- Very high risk Home Fire Safety Checks were still conducted
- Fire Protection Officers conducted remote audits, physical visits where necessary but also continued to be available over the phone to provide advice
- Dedicated staff supported multi-agency command structures to build resilience and ensure the continuity of services
- Supported pharmacy deliveries within our community to ensure medication and prescriptions were still delivered to those who needed them
- Utilised online platforms to showcase prevention videos to support the primary school curriculum and some informative videos about the Service
- Training for the intake of our new Wholetime Duty System (WDS) (full time) firefighters continued
- Internally we have produced alerts for staff and provided wellbeing support
A full infographic of our response to COVID-19 is available to view here (PDF 927 KB).
For advice on how to stay safe in the home, please visit our Home Fire Safety page or if you run a business, keep up to date with advice on our Business Fire Safety page.
We are continuing to post information and advice across our social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter) which you can like and share.
Alternatively, you can still contact us during this time but remember in an emergency always dial 999.