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21 October 25

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The most common cause of fire death in the home is smoking. If you or someone in your home smokes, there are a number of simple steps you can take to prevent a fire from happening in your home: Fire safety tips for smokers Ensure you have a working smoke alarm on every floor of …

A group of four individuals in red protective gear and helmets paddle a red inflatable rescue boat labeled "FIRE AND RESCUE" across a body of water. They are equipped with life vests and paddles.

2 October 25

News

Over eight days in September, crews from Mereway, Wellingborough and Corby have been training together to ensure Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has a joined-up approach to tackling largescale flooding. As we head into autumn, the risk of flooding across the county increases, so we need to ensure we are best prepared to be able …

1 October 25

News

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service’s on-call response from Desborough will be temporarily relocated to Rothwell Fire Station while Desborough is closed for essential work. The station in King Street, which was built in 1975, needs a roof replacement costing more than £30,000 due to deterioration over many years. Scaffolding is being put up at the …

Exterior of Kettering Fire Station, part of Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service. A black sign with white text displays the station's name and emblem featuring a red rose and crossed axes on a yellow and red checkered background. A large glass garage door reveals parts of fire trucks inside, including one marked 'Scania'."

17 September 25

News

The planning application for a brand-new fire station in Kettering is now live and, if approved, would deliver modern and fit-for-purpose facilities for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service’s firefighters. Submitted for decision to North Northamptonshire Council, the application outlines plans for a purpose-built station on Cherry Hall Road, located next to the joint Fire and Police …

5 September 25

News

Residents across Northamptonshire are being urged to check and maintain their chimneys as the colder weather sets in. During the winter months, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service typically receives more call outs to chimney fires, with 31 recorded in the year to June 2025. The most chimney fires happened in November (5), December (5) and …

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