Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has warned drivers to avoid the area

Serious collision closes A5, fire service warns

Firefighters tackle a blaze at the recycling plant in Corby

Firefighters go ‘above and beyond’ after surge in fires during hot, dry summer

Firefighters were called to a car fire on the A428 near West Haddon.

Road closed while firefighters respond to flames coming from electric vehicle

Four crews attended a large fire on farmland in Sulby, at around 12.40pm on Tuesday July 7. Photo: NFRS.

Firefighters attend 48 incidents in ONE DAY including house, pub and barn fires

Firefighters from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) have successfully completed specialist drone training

Oundle firefighters complete drone training to support future emergency response

The fire service is urging caution around open water as Northamptonshire faces extreme heat

Northants Fire Service urges caution around open water during extreme heat

The community open day is being held at Wicksteed Park in Kettering

Wicksteed Park to host emergency services community open day this summer

The Northamptonshire Fire Cadets. Picture: Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire cadets raise hundreds for charity with gruelling ‘999 Challenge’

Fire crews have been carrying out targeted visits to open water sites across Northamptonshire in recent days, speaking to members of the public and sharing potentially life-saving advice as warmer weather draws more people outdoors.

Fire crews patrol lakes and rivers with urgent summer safety message

Northamptonshire Search and Rescue has officially opened its new operational base

New HQ for Search and Rescue hailed as ‘major investment’ in community safety

Firefighters were called to a blaze in Bugbrooke on Wednesday May 6.

Country road closed for two hours as firefighters dealt with blaze in workshop
A Northamptonshire country road was closed for around two hours on Wednesday May 6, as firefighters dealt with a blaze in a workshop.
Carly Odell

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service attended four fires over the weekend

Little Harrowden blaze among four weekend fires caused by bonfires and barbecues

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has attended 28 deliberate fires since the beginning of April

Fire crews tackle 28 deliberate fires in Northamptonshire since start of April

The Arson Task Force is calling on landlords and property owners to urgently secure vacant and derelict buildings amid a recent increase in youth‑related anti‑social behaviour and deliberate fire‑setting

Warning after rise in anti‑social behaviour and deliberate fire‑setting

These pictures show the aftermath of a house fire in Thrapston last week (Credit: NFRS)

Northamptonshire house fire caused by the sun's reflection on glass ornament

A firefighter during a home fire safety visit

Increase in home fire safety visits continue to keep people safe

The incident happened at Weedon Depot.

Man treated by paramedics after fire at business in Weedon Depot

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to take care around water during this period of cold weather and to never walk on to frozen ponds, lakes and rivers

Northants fire service issues warning after reports of people on frozen water

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by attending an organised display.

Northants Fire and Rescue urges firework safety ahead of New Year’s Eve

In 2024, just over half of all incidents were attended to by the fire service within the current 10 minute standard.

Fire service proposes to attend house fires quicker as consultation opens

Towcester on-call firefighter Richard Woods

Recruiting on-call firefighters at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Daventry Fire Engine

Fire Service reminding Daventry residents of the dangers of fire setting

Cotton End, Northampton

MAJOR INCIDENT declared with Storm Bert leading to 'significant' flooding

Northampton Washlands pictured on Wednesday (September 25).

35 people rescued at caravan park as firefighters called to 8 weather incidents

Northampton Washlands.

Flood warnings in place as emergency services on standby to deal with flooding

High river levels at the University of Northampton Waterside campus.

Fire service called more than 100 times in one day about flooding and weather

Rob and Helena pictured with their three children, Tate, 10, and twins Eva and Elle.

Firefighters take on challenge to support 7-year-old girl with cancer

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a boat on fire on the Grand Union Canal on Tuesday (June 25).

Watch canal boat destroyed after catching fire near Bugbrooke
Firefighters were called to near Bugbrooke to deal with a canal boat fire.
Catalina Constantin

Emergency response to flooding has been stood down in Northamptonshire.

Local authorities stand down response to flooding as risk recedes

Stephen Mold (Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner) and Nikki Watson new Chief Fire Officer for Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Chief Fire Officer appointment ‘dangerous’ says fire union

The A5 is closed between Crick and Watford Gap.

A5 closed in both directions due to 'serious multi vehicle' collision

The average response time for Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service crews has been revealed.

Revealed: Average wait time for fire crews and comparison to national average

The car was photographed at the scene on Trent Walk, Daventry.

Footage of car engulfed in flames as firefighters called to tackle blaze

A new fire chief for Northants is set to be confirmed next week

New fire chief for Northants set to be confirmed next week

Mark Jones (Pic: NFRS)

Commissioner won't reveal whether ex fire service chief will receive payout

Main image (National World file picture) Inset, new interim Chief Fire Officer Nicci Marzec - top left , Stephen Mold (Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner) - bottom left, and Mark Jones former Northamptonshire Chief Fire Office - bottom right. Photos from Office of Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

Interim Northamptonshire fire chief appointment ‘smacks of nepotism’ says critic

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a Crick hotel just after 11am on Wednesday June 21.

Hotel evacuated as firefighters deal with blaze in room that left two injured

Picture from the scene.

Here's how this massive van fire started on the M1 near Northampton

Simon Tuhill, New Deputy Chief Fire Officer for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

New Deputy Chief Fire Officer for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Motorbike helmets

Life-saving skills delivered free to Northamptonshire bikers

The van fire in Daventry. Photo: James Tomalin.

Firefighters called to van fire at Daventry petrol station

Mark Jones, chief fire officer for Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service.

Chief fire officer speaks out about national report that found racism and sexism

The Fire Brigades Union is warning that fire services need to prepared ahead of summer 2023.

Warning ahead of summer as data reveals how busy firefighters were in heatwave

Commissioner Stephen Mold has asked for an average police and fire council tax precept increase of £20 a year for a Band D property.

Commissioner asks for council tax precept increase of £20 for police and fire

Warnings have been issued about the dangers of people walking on frozen bodies of water. Photo: NFRS.

Emergency services issue warnings about children playing on frozen lakes
Desperate pleas to make sure parents educate their children on the dangers of frozen water
Carly Odell

Firefighters were called to Norton on New Year's Day.

Firefighters called to New Year's Day house fire in Northamptonshire village

Firefighters were called to deal with an alight substation.

Substation fire caused M1 service station in Northamptonshire to close

Dave Billing out on a home visit.

What a fire safety advisor does on a home visit to help prevent emergencies

All fire engines will now carry haemorrhage control packs.

Fire engines to carry haemorrhage control packs due to Manchester Arena Inquiry

The GoFundMe page has been set up to help the father and son back on their feet

GoFundMe page set up to help father and son after devastating flat fire

Stefan Douglas.

Fire service employee named runner-up in national Women in Fire Service award

The new recruits outside the Darby Close HQ

Fire chief welcomes 18 new Northamptonshire firefighter recruits

A mix of infections and self-isolation have forced the service to cut back in certain areas

Northamptonshire firefighters taking 'extra shifts' to cover Covid-19 absences

Christmas poses fire safety risks.

Fire and Rescue Service issues two safety warnings in the lead up to Christmas

I took part in Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service's 'Have a Go day': Here's what happened. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

I had a go at being a firefighter in Northamptonshire - Here's how it went

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