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Great news! The OPFCC won the Public Sector Category at the Real Cyber Awards. The award was picked up by Heather Francis, (Digital & Technology Delivery Manager) & Paul Fell, (Director of Delivery). 📷credit - Roth Read Photography & TRCA More info see northantspfcc.org.uk/cyber-security…

Own or run a business? Fire Safety training is important and required in all premises. We have a great free e-learning tool on our website to help you and your staff. On completion you will get a free certificate. See northantsfire.gov.uk/basic-fire-saf…

If you see it all 'kicking-off' in the Sixfields area of Northampton tomorrow (29/11), don't worry! We will be undertaking a multi-agency training exercise in the stadium area, so you may see an increased presence of blue lights and emergency vehicles between 7-9pm.

As yuletide candles softly gleam, Cherish the glow, but safety's the theme! On a stable surface, let them stand, Away from children and pets - a precaution so grand. Trim the wick and extinguish before bed, A wise safety message for you to spread. northantsfire.gov.uk/wp-content/upl…

We've delivered a course designed to teach vital life skills to young people in Rushden. 9 young people from RUSH 2The DEN took part in a range of sessions designed to improve their relationship with uniformed emergency services. Read more here: northantsfire.gov.uk/2024/04/11/ear…

Firefighters and staff gathered at HQ today to wave off Jo Gouldson - who is leaving NFRS after a sterling 22 years of service. As a Community Safety Officer, she has been providing fire, road and water safety advice to people of all ages, but particularly at schools. 1/2 >>

2/2 >> In her time with NFRS, she has helped deliver educational talks to roughly 250,000 people – the last of which was yesterday, where she taught Year 6 pupils in Finedon about water safety. We're sure many of you will recognise her & would like to join us in wishing her well!

Commissioner Danielle Stone said she is determined the voices of people across Northamptonshire will shape the priorities for the county’s police force and the fire service. Read more on our website: northantspfcc.org.uk/danielle-stone…

We are now scaling down the Bridge Street fire in Northampton. Fetter Street and St John’s Street are now open to pedestrians – but Bridge Street and roads surrounding One Angel Square remain closed to ensure public safety. Hear more here from @NFRS_DCFO Simon Tuhill.

Medal success for NFRS! Congratulations to those representing us at the Welsh Firefighter Challenge taking place in Swansea last weekend! Read more on our website: northantsfire.gov.uk/2024/06/05/wel…

26/06 16:49 We are currently at a fire at Harrogate Court, Corby. Six appliances are currently on scene trying to extinguish a fire that originally had involved a garden fence but has now spread to a terraced row of bungalows – with three properties currently affected. >>

>> Northamptonshire Police Northants Police are also currently at the scene, and we would urge nearby residents to avoid the area and close their windows and doors due to the large smoke plume that is coming from the properties.

If you see fire engines at the Waterside Campus of UniofNorthampton this morning, please do not be alarmed. We are conducting a planned exercise during the morning, working with the University to test both our procedures should there ever be a fire at the site.

Today is #WorldDrowningPreventionDay. To mark it, a vigil was held in memory of 17-year-old Ronalds Abele, who sadly drowned at the Embankment (W'boro) in May. Ronalds' parents & NFRS Prevention Team Leader Darren Carson have spoken about the need to stay safe near open water.

This afternoon we were at Rushden Lakes 🌊 to support the Northants Police Unity Tour – wishing them well for their 220-mile charity bike ride. While there our crew from Rushden, as well as Red Watch at Kettering, were on hand to speak to visitors about summer and water safety. >

For more summer safety advice to keep you and your loved ones safe please see: northantsfire.gov.uk/safe4summer-ca…

Some really important advice on lithium-ion batteries here. Some more top tips: 🔴Don’t charge lithium-ion batteries when you are sleeping, or when you are away from home 🔴Always read the manufacturer’s safety instructions More advice here: northantsfire.gov.uk/safety-matters…

A little while ago, PFCC Danielle Stone met with businesses in Northampton town centre to discuss retail crime. She was joined by Northants Police Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet and ɴᴏʀᴛʜᴀᴍᴘᴛᴏɴ ʙɪᴅ. Danielle is now hoping to convene a retail roundtable to discuss solutions.

With temperatures set to hit almost 30°C today, it may be tempting to go open water swimming 🏊 We would recommend going somewhere that is supervised, as even in warm weather, the water can be extremely cold If you spot someone struggling in the water, here are some top tips 👇

Today at 11am, our firefighters and fire staff across the county will take part in a two-minute silence to reflect on the sacrifices that so many have made. We will remember them. #LestWeForget