Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Ed was a fire cadet for five years before becoming a volunteer leader

Firefighter who started as cadet now helping inspire next generation

TMI Foods, Lodge Way, Northampton

Fire at major food manufacturing company on Northampton industrial estate

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued fireworks guidance

Fire service issues safety warning ahead of Bonfire Night celebrations

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Firefighters taken to hospital after fire engine crashes with lorry, car and van

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Fancy becoming a firefighter? Fire service launches recruitment events

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service supported staff at Chester House Estate

Firefighters deliver water rescue training at popular attraction

Land off Walter Tull Way remains a dumping ground

Pictures show land in Sixfields remains hotspot for fly-tippers

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

Serious collision closes A5, fire service warns

The Firefighter Challenge took place at the University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus on Saturday September 12

In pictures: Firefighter Challenge brings action to Northampton

Firefighters from across the country will take part in the Challenge event at Waterside Campus

Firefighters to battle it out in action-packed free challenge

Firefighters at the scene in Longland Road, Northampton

Fire crews tackle house blaze believed to have started in loft

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Firefighters tackling field fire

The mouse saved from a wildfire in Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire.

'Miraculous' field mouse rescued by firefighters after hedgerow blaze

The aftermath of the fire in Walter Tull Way, Northampton

Pictures of aftermath of 'deliberate' fire show extent of dumped rubbish

Sixfields fire as hedges, bushes and dumped rubbish go up in flames

Sixfields fire 'deliberate' as rubbish, hedges and bushes go up in flames

Firefighters tackle a blaze at the recycling plant in Corby

Firefighters go ‘above and beyond’ after surge in fires during hot, dry summer
Firefighters have been praised for going above and beyond during one of the hottest summers to date.
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Flames were initially seen on the balcony of the 22 year old clubhouse at Kingsthorpe Golf Club

Firefighters determine fire at Kingsthorpe Golf Club was accidental

Flames ripped through Kingsthorpe Golf Club (Ashley Anne Gardner)

Clubhouse at Kingsthorpe Golf Club destroyed in just 40 minutes

Fire service confirm reason behind large response at Northampton General Hospital

Fire service confirm reason behind large response at NGH

The much-loved and nostalgic event took place at the Racecourse from last Friday to Sunday (August 15 to 17) for the third year since its relaunch at the original location.

Sunday fireworks cancelled at Northampton Balloon Festival over fire risk

Brackley Fire Station

New support group launches for people affected by hoarding

Murray Avenue, Northampton

Missed bin collections and blocked access spark parking row on street

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service told this newspaper that at around 7.30pm yesterday (August 2) they were called to reports of a fire on Hood Street.

Crews attended fire thought to be accidental due to out of control bonfire

Toolstation in Upton Valley Way North

Staff evacuated as fire crews respond to 999 call at huge warehouse

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called shortly after 4pm on Sunday July 26 to reports of a fire in a field between Bugbrooke and Pattishall

Farmers helped firefighters tackle field fire which destroyed large area of land

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of people in trouble in Delapre Lake shortly before 3pm on July 28

Heroic man jumps into lake to rescue woman as firefighters issue warning

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire on the embankment of the A45, close to the Queen Eleanor Roundabout in Northampton today (July 21).

Cigarette thrown from passing vehicle sparks grass fire on A45 in Northampton
A cigarette thrown from a passing vehicle sparked a grass fire on the A45 in Northampton, according to firefighters.
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NFRS was called to reports of a fire in a field on Weedon Road, Northampton.

Fire believed to be deliberate damaged 100 square metres of field in Northampton

Firefighters were called to the factory at around 7pm on Saturday July 11.

Fire-hit recycling company seeks support to save 26 jobs

Firefighters were called to the factory at around 7pm on Saturday July 11.

Dramatic pictures show extent of massive factory fire

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

Road closed while firefighters respond to flames coming from electric vehicle

A huge fire took hold of a factory in Lodge Farm Industrial Estate on Saturday July 11. Photos: Left - Katie Stuart, top right - Chris Flavin-Sweeney, bottom right - Cameron Biddiscombe.

Watch drone footage of huge fire 'most likely started accidentally' in skip

The fire at Lodge Farm Industrial Estate Duston

WATCH: Firefighters tackle major blaze at industrial estate

Firefighters were called to a grass fire at Bradlaugh Fields on Thursday July 9. Photo: Chris Flavin-Sweeney.

Firefighters called to grass fire 'spreading at a considerable rate'

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 were called to a fire in a garden in Northampton, which spread to several other gardens. Photo: NFRS

'Rapidly developing' fire spread to ten gardens damaging sheds and outbuildings

Firefighters are dealing with a fire at Sixfields tip. Photo: WNC

Tip evacuated while firefighters deal with fire as smoke billows over town

Young Citizens Summer Safety Fest

Young Citizens Summer Safety Fest to return to Market Square

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 incident happened on the eastbound carriageway of the A45 between Earls Barton and Great Doddington.

A45 closed for two hours as firefighters called to car on fire

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

Wicksteed Park to host emergency services community open day this summer

Firefighters were called to a car fire in Bedford Road. Photo: Logan MacLeod

Delays on busy roundabout as emergency services called to BMW on fire

Firefighters were called to a fryer fire in St Giles Street. Photo: Logan MacLeod

Firefighters called to fryer fire as residents evacuated and road closed

The field near Pitsford where the incident happened. Picture: James Hill

Two people taken to hospital after light aircraft came down in field

Northamptonshire and Fire and Rescue Service are advising motorists to avoid the area

Drivers urged to avoid roads around village after incident

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

There has been an increase in the number of young people entering derelict buildings in Northampton town centre. (File picture)

Warning issued after increase in young people entering derelict buildings

Firefighters at the scene of the fire as Abington Street was cordoned off on Thursday May 7. Photo: David Burn.

Firefighters on scene of incident in Northampton town centre into early hours

Firefighters at the scene in Northampton town centre on Thursday, May 7. Picture: David Burn

WATCH: Part of town centre closed off as fire crews respond to incident

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

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a derelict barn in Northampton over the weekend. (Library picture, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service)

Fire in derelict barn thought to have been started deliberately

Emergency services in Bridge Street on Friday May 1. Picture: Hannah Clarke

Fire that closed town centre road believed to have started accidentally

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