Fire, water and road safety support available in rural communities

Community groups in rural areas across Northamptonshire are being urged to contact the Fire Service if they need fire, water and road safety support.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service’s dedicated Prevention team travels across the county to deliver safety information – and this can be tailored to rural communities.

Since last July, there have been 23 sessions delivered to rural community groups. These have included a dedicated Mature Drivers event for Brackley and the surrounding areas – and talks to village groups in the Oundle and Yarwell areas, where attendees booked in free Home Fire Safety Visits for residents to ensure risk in their properties was reduced.

Now the Service is reminding residents and community groups that it can be contacted to visit and deliver engaging safety sessions covering fire, road and water safety.

Darren Carson (pictured above), a Prevention Team Leader at the Fire Service, said: “Northamptonshire is a predominantly rural county. Two thirds of our road network are in rural areas, and we have more than 1,300km of waterways and rivers.

“We want to be visible and accessible for all our communities, including those who live further away from our Fire Stations.

“We can help local communities to help themselves. People may have concerns regarding repeat road traffic collisions or young people entering dangerous sections of water.

“So please get in touch if you think we can help to create a safer and more resilient neighbourhood in your area.”

Hear more from Darren in this YouTube video here: Introduction from Darren Carson

If you know any community groups in your area that would benefit from having a visit from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, then you can call 01604 797000 and ask to speak to a member of the Prevention Team.

You can also contact us via email:

North Northamptonshire area: dnoone@northantsfire.gov.uk (Dan Noone)

West Northamptonshire area: nking@northantsfire.gov.uk (Neal King)