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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
Bikers are being encouraged to refresh their first aid skills, or gain some new ones, in a campaign led by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, as the better weather encourages bikers to begin to reclaim the roads.

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

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

Joanne receives her award from Chief Officer Darren Dovey. Picture: Kirsty Edmonds.

Award for Daventry 999 call handler who kept woman calm throughout fire ordeal

De-Villers Nyahuma says becoming a Northamptonshire firefighter is the best decision he ever made.

Jobs up for grabs for those with burning desire to be a Northants firefighter
Applications open to those nearly 18, with a driving licence and those who possess 'what it takes'

Dogs and cats are often scared by fireworks, so experts have offered tips to comfort them.

Bonfire Night 2021: Experts offer top tips on how to keep pets safe and calm

Residents urged to stay safe on Bonfire Night. (File picture).

Bonfire Night 2021: Safety warnings and advice from fire and rescue service

A blown-over fence and wheelie bin in Wellingborough

'Tornado' hits Northamptonshire: Roads closed, trees knocked over and trains del...

Firefighters tackling the blazing lorry on the M1 on Wednesday morning

Seven-mile queues as vehicle fire closes three lanes on M1 southbound

Buildings included 16 homes in multiple occupation, 14 schools and seven care homes

Around one in 20 public buildings inspected in Northamptonshire found in breach ...

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Northamptonshire businesses urged to review fire safety as coronavirus pandemic ...

Data shows 67 calls to help animals who found themselves in trouble and 72 callouts to remove objects from people

Rise in animal rescue and stuck object calls for Northamptonshire fire service d...

Fire crews dealing with the domestic garage fire in Rowallen Way.

Road reopens after garage fire causes 10 properties to be evacuated in Daventry

The horsebox overturned at the junction of A361 and Welsh Road, Aston Le Walls.

Horsebox overturns in collision near Northamptonshire village

West Northamptonshire Council chief executive Anna Earnshaw and Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley are among those backing Thank You Day on July 4

Northamptonshire organisations get involved in national Thank You Day to show ap...

NFRS is on hand to help businesses with fire risk assessments too.

Fire service urging businesses to review safety measures as lockdown eases

Smoking indoors increases the risk of developing diseases and causing house fires.

NO SMOKING DAY 2021: The dangers of smoking inside your home

Northamptonshire Chief Fire Officer Darren Dovey

Firefighters across Northamptonshire now getting regular Covid tests after succe...

Keep safe this Halloween

Fire service's Creep Safe campaign to protect your little horrors this Halloween

Although due to retirement Darren Dovey will stay on in the top job.

Fire Brigades Union questions reappointment of Northants' chief fire officer

Picture: Press Association

Number of fires attended by Northamptonshire firefighters hits record low

One of the vans aflame at Intapart in Daventry. Photo: Kev Swann

Self-heating bags of sawdust in trailer 'most likely cause of Daventry scrapyard...
Fire service investigation is still ongoing

12 firefighters have supported the ambulance service throughout the pandemic.

Firefighters in Northamptonshire clock up 1,500 hours supporting ambulance servi...

The inaugural Northamptonshire Youth Commission, formed last year

Northamptonshire young adults needed to shape decisions around police and fire s...

Firefighters get ready for action helping medical staff in Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire's firefighters clock up 700 hours working as ambulance crew dur...

Firefighters have made more than 1,000 medication deliveries such as this one from Earls Barton pharmacy

Firefighters have made more than 1,000 medication deliveries to 'at risk' indivi...

Firefighters battle the blaze in Blisworth on Saturday night. Photos: Jenson Houghton / JEV Productions

Police launch arson probe after fire destroys part of Northamptonshire cooking o...

Picture: Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire chief welcomes moves to reopen Northamptonshire's tips after rise in bonfir...

Northants firefighters answered the Government's plea for help

Northamptonshire firefighters taking on "the most challenging of additional role...

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Firefighters called out more than 200 times in Northamptonshire...to remove obje...

Northants businesses can speak to the fire service about keeping their premises safe during lockdown

Fire protection team offering support for Northants businesses during lockdown

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service praised for making improvements by watc...