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Fire and rescue services in England attended 170,597 fires in the year ending March 2026. The same services attended 641,227 incidents overall, but that larger figure also includes false fire alarms and non-fire emergencies. That distinction matters when looking at UK fire statistics. It is easy for headline numbers to hide what is actually happening.

How important is emergency lighting in the event of a fire? You might think that training your staff to recognise fire safety issues and installing the correct fire extinguishers would be the only things you’d need to worry about when designing a fire-escape route. However, did you know that it is a legal requirement in

How do I choose the right fire extinguisher? You should always keep yourself and your business well-protected in the event of a fire, and investing in a quality extinguisher is a great place to begin. Of course, you want to find one that won’t malfunction in the heat of the moment, but there are other

Summer brings an increased risk of fires, especially during hot, dry weather. Whether you’re lighting a barbecue, cooking at a campsite, using electrical equipment outdoors or disposing of smoking materials, taking a few simple precautions can help prevent fires. Keep barbecues, fire pits and camping stoves well away from buildings, tents and dry vegetation, never

Fire Risk Assessment for UK businesses As a business owner in the UK, whether or not you are based in the areas of Milton Keynes, Northampton or Kettering that we serve here at Northants Fire Ltd, you are responsible for fire safety at your workplace. As this ‘responsible person’, you have an obligation to undertake