Burton Latimer Fire Station is an On-Call Station based within #Northamptonshire
The Crew Live and Work within close proximity to the station & are alerted to incidents by Pager. We respond to incidents in either our Fire Appliance or Co-Respond Car
@northantsfire
ππ₯Drill nightπ₯π
Last night @Rothwell Fire Station took advantage of the days weather & joined up with @BurtonFire Station for a joint exercise.
The 2 crews were tasked with setting up an improvised monitor supplied by a compact pump that all our appliances carry.
#Northants
πCall outπ 21/03/21 @ 21:52
Crews from Burton and Kettering were mobilised to a kitchen house fire in Burton Latimer. 1 x dog rescued and the use of 2 x BA with Hose reel jet, PPV fan and TIC to control the fire, clear the smoke and detect heat and fire spread.
#burtonfire
π Call out π 09/03/21 @ 11:43
Crews from Burton and Kettering were mobilised to a house fire. This was a False alarm, good intent. No action from Fire Crews π
π Call Out π @ 20:30 07/03/21
Crews from Burton Latimer and Kettering attended a shed fire in Cranford, due a build up of electricals. This was extinguished using a 45mm Jet and Thermal imaging cameras were used to ensure no further spread. π₯π
π call out π
Our crew was called out this morning to assist with making vehicles safe and road clearance following an RTC involving a lorry and a car On the A509.
#notjustfires#burtonlatimerfirestation#ONCALL
As we say goodbye to @nickg0804 we also want to wish him the very best in his new role, which he will undoubtedly succeed in.
From the crew @BurtonFire Thank you for the dedication and good spirit you brought to the station. We look forward to working with you again.
Please only head out on the roads if your journey is essential!
If must head out, make sure you remove all snow from your vehicle before driving βοΈπ¨οΈ
@northantsfire#StayHome#DriveSafe#itssnowjoke
With snow falling quite heavily in some parts of #Northants a reminder that you should only be making essential journeys. If you have to drive, slow down, manoeuvre gently and avoid harsh braking.
#Northants#StayAtHome
I'm case you hadn't noticed... It's Snowing!! βοΈπ¨οΈ Whilst clearing the yard this morning to ensure the π is still able to mobilise, we thought it was only right we built our own βοΈ
π¨ Please only drive if it's completely necessary, the roads are very treacherous π¨ #StayHome
Well the night has finally arrived... After just shy of 42years Service to @northantsfire & @BurtonFire WC Les Allen is turning his π off and hanging up his boots for the final time
Congratulations on your Retirement Les, Thank You! You will be truly missed π
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π₯ can happen to anyone at anytime...
...This afternoon we were mobilised to assist one of our own Crew Members when a Fire broke out involving their Electric Shower
Luckily no serious damage was done & crews used Thermal Image Cameras to check for signs of Fire Spread