Last week @NorthantsChief, along with officers and PCSOs, helped approx 450 children in Year 6 learn about becoming better citizens - in partnership with our colleagues from West Northamptonshire Council CSP, Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue, and PFCC Stephen Mold More here: ow.ly/XhHl50Lknn9

Candles can be popular at Halloween, but unfortunately, can be a fire hazard to families and properties. Opt for artificial candles instead. They are safer and also emit the same glow for those creepy decorations. northantsfire.gov.uk/wp-content/upl…

It was great to see more than 300 Year Six pupils attend the annual event at Northampton’s Yardley Chase Cadet Training Centre last week, where they learned about online safety, fire and water safety and anti-social behaviour. More information: ow.ly/kGqU50Llc1P

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As part of this weeks #OpSceptre members of the Daventry Neighbourhood Team will be out completing Knife Sweeps, pop up street surgeries & school assemblies. Anyone wanting to dispose of knives or bladed items can place these items in the amnesty bin at #Daventry Police Station

This Christmas, let's bring comfort and joy to others! 🎄🎁☃️ If you have any gifts, Christmas food and essential items that you wish to donate, please bring those to our offices in Daventry and Towcester, or to Daventry Fire Station. More information at ow.ly/8wU850LNL9U

A new, free smartphone app – Flare Report – has been launched to help women and girls feel safer. We know not everyone wants to formally report catcalling, unwanted comments, touching or other forms of sexual harassment. Tell us anonymously via Flare. ow.ly/O7Zs50LN9Yt

Not long now until our Long Buckby Fire Station hold their Winter Open Day. 📅Saturday 10th December 🕚11am - 4pm Come along for Santa's grotto, meet Blaze Bear, and visit other stalls including crafts, refreshments, raffle and safety advice.

We look forward to delivering to you the International Day of People with Disabilities events tomorrow! Watch a live screening of the event from 11 am at ow.ly/iYaY50LOzJU or join community screenings in Towcester and Daventry. More info at ow.ly/ecs450LOzJR #IDPWD

Abuse isn’t always physical. Violence against women and girls takes various forms, but it can NEVER be acceptable. Find out more about the support available at ow.ly/sheY50LRwoF #GenerationEquality #16Days

Thinking of buying clothes for Christmas 👗👚? Daisy B's Boutique offers a wide selection of jumpers, dresses and accessories for ladies. Let's have a look in-store 🤗 Find #localbusinesses in the Explore West Northants App or visit the website ow.ly/6W0t50LS8rn.

Thank you to everyone who brings your donations to us for the Comfort and Joy campaign. If you have any items that you wish to donate, please bring those to one of our offices or to Daventry Fire Station by midday on Friday, 16 December. More info: ow.ly/6Ja550LYjYN

With the winter weather upon us, there are ways to help keep yourself & others safe, whether it is at home, on the roads or by the water. See our Winter safety advice on our website: northantsfire.gov.uk/winter-safety/

Think twice before you purchase an E-scooter for Christmas Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance North Northamptonshire Council Northants Police

It may look pretty but we can't stress enough - never go onto frozen lakes, ponds canals or reservoirs and stay away from edges to avoid accidently slipping in. Even while taking these photos we observed people testing the ice! See advice from Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK rlss.org.uk/winter-water-s…

PC Tyers & PC Galloway would like assistance with locating a suspect, 30ft tall, large build, black hat. Do not approach, he is one cool customer. #NPT #OpLapland #NorthantsPolice #CommunityEngagement

Today, our Community Engagement team are out with Northants Police beat bus in Daventry offering Christmas safety advice. Tesco, New Street, Daventry - 10am-11:30am Tamar Square, Daventry - 12pm-1:30pm Hood Road, Daventry - 2:30pm-3:30pm

Yesterday one of our crews got into a bit of a tight squeeze. We know the parking situation isn't always ideal, but please think where you park. Also obey any restrictions or road markings, including outside our fire stations, as you maybe obstructing us attending an emergency.

Join an open evening at The Lowdown between 5-7pm tomorrow for national #TimetoTalkDay. It's a chance for young people, parents/carers and professionals to find out more about their services, ask questions, find out how to refer and start the conversation about mental health