Tags: Fire Brigade
Summer Fire Safety Campaign
A campaign to highlight the grass fire risk posed during warm summer months has been launched by firefighters in Northamptonshire.
Last year Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) attended 378 fires affecting grassland, woodland and crops in areas ranging from people's gardens to roadside vegetation and farmland.
NFRS launched its Summer Fire Safety Campaign to highlight the fire risks posed... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:40 by Parish Administrator
Dangers of BBQ's on open land
Fire Risk
Just a reminder to everyone that having a BBQ on open ground is dangerous in this very hot and dry weather.
This morning a disposable BBQ was found in the large field past Pineham Lock The BBQ was under the oak tree and there was the potential for a glass fire and destroying the tree.
There was also a lot discarded food left lying around which a health risk to dogs and wild animals.
Can people... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 03 Jul 2018 09:36 by Parish Administrator
Grass Fire Risk
People urged to take care with bonfires and with the disposal of barbecues and cigarettes.
During the last week, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) was called to 42 grass fires, 24 which were believed to have been deliberate and 18 which were thought to be accidental.
Causes of the accidental fires ranged from abandoned campfires to out of control bonfires and the careless disposal of cigarettes... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 14:17 by Parish Administrator
Northamptonshire Safety Matters - Autumn 2017
Autumn 2017
The Autumn issue put together by The Fire and Rescue Service, Northants Police and Highways covers Trick or Treating, Fireworks, Tyre Safety and Road visibility
Posted: Sat, 28 Oct 2017 14:35 by Parish Administrator
Northamptonshire Safety Matters - Summer 2017
Summer 2017
This new, quarterly feature has been put together by The Fire and Rescue Service, Northants Police and Highways to keep the public informed about changes in the law and legislations, promote various safety campaign and to provide advice on safety related matters.
Posted: Mon, 17 Jul 2017 13:33 by Parish Administrator