Fire Service launches web form for farmers to inform fire response

Dear Resident

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a new way for farmers to tell the Service about information that can help to keep their land safe.

Fire crews are having to attend wildfires more regularly, particularly during dry spells of weather where field fires start more easily and spread quicker and further.

Now, a new digital form on the Fire Service website allows farmers to detail what water bowsers and machines are on site, access information, any nearby water supplies, and emergency contact details for those responsible for the land. This information will help crews should they be called to a fire on that land.

Group Manager Matt Butler said: “We hope farmers can spare a few minutes to fill in this form, which will help to shape our tactical plans when dealing with rural fires.

“Wildfires are a growing risk for the Fire Service, so we want to be proactive in working with farmers to ensure our plans to protect land and property across the county are robust.”

The form can be filled in on the NFRS website here.