Desborough Fire Station

28/05/2026

Have you been thinking about joining Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue as an on-call firefighter?

We are recruiting for our stations at:
• Brackley - Oxford Road, NN13 7GA
• Desborough - King Street, NN14 2RD
• Irthlingborough - College Street, NN9 5TU
• Long Buckby - Station Road, NN6 7QB
• Thrapston - High Street, NN14 4JJ
• Towcester - Watling Street, NN12 6DD

Find out more about the role here: https://orlo.uk/bmDTs
But hurry as applications close 7th June 2026.
Apply here: https://orlo.uk/2OxGa

21/05/2026

We’re recruiting On‑Call Firefighters in the following locations:

- Brackley - Oxford Road, Brackley, NN13 7GA,
- Desborough - King Street, Desborough, NN14 2RD,
- Irthlingborough - College Street, Irthlingborough, NN9 5TU,
- Long Buckby - Station Road, Long Buckby, NN6 7QB,
- Thrapston - High Street, Thrapston, NN14 4JJ,
- Towcester - Watling Street, Towcester, NN12 6DD!

Are you looking for a role that’s rewarding, flexible, and makes a real difference in your community? Join Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service as an on‑call firefighter.

Applicants are required to commit to being on-call a minimum of 30 hours per week, between the hours of 10:00 and 22:00, across seven days. You may offer additional availability outside of these core hours however, the minimum commitment within the stated timeframe is essential.

As a member of our on‑call crew you could be from any walk of life — teachers, mechanics, gardeners, parents, business owners and more. No previous experience is needed; we’ll provide full training. What matters most is enthusiasm, a good level of fitness, and the ability to reach your local fire station within 8 minutes when your pager sounds.

As an on‑call firefighter, you’ll not just deal with fires and will respond to a variety of incidents and activities including:
🚒 Attending road collisions
🏊‍♂️ Water rescues
💧 Assist at floods
🐾 Rescue animals
🗣 Share safety advice at community events

We are a welcoming, inclusive Service and particularly keen to hear from people available during the day or those with flexible work or family commitments.

Interested? Ready to make a difference?
📅 Apply by 7 June 2026

👉 To find out more, including a recruitment timeline and to apply please visit:
https://orlo.uk/hziqi

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Last week, our crew worked alongside VPK in Desborough to support a dedicated Health & Safety Event, organised by Watch Commander Simon Bott.

Firefighters accessed the site to enhance working at height skills and deliver a live rescue from height demonstration, alongside practical sessions on:

• CPR techniques, including infant CPR
• Fire Service equipment and its use at operational incidents
• Workplace fire safety, good housekeeping, and policy compliance

A huge thank you to VPK for their hospitality and for also supporting the Fire Fighters Charity with an on site clothing donation bin.

Brilliant teamwork, shared learning and a great example of local businesses and emergency services working together to help keep people safe.

Interested in working with us on a safety or training event? Get in touch to find out how we can support your workplace.

19/01/2026

📢Recruiting on-call firefighters!

UPDATE (January 26, 2026)

Unfortunately we have had to take the decision to close our recruitment campaign for on-call firefighters. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused you.

ORIGINAL POST:

🔥 We’re recruiting On‑Call Firefighters! 🔥

Looking for a role that’s rewarding, flexible, and makes a real difference in your community? Join Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service as an on‑call firefighter.
As a member of our on‑call crew you could be from any walk of life — teachers, mechanics, gardeners, parents, business owners and more. No previous experience is needed; we’ll provide full training. What matters most is enthusiasm, a good level of fitness, and the ability to reach your local fire station within 8 minutes when your pager sounds.

As an on‑call firefighter, you’ll not just deal with fires and will respond to a variety of incidents and activities including:
🚒 Attending road collisions
🏊‍♂️ Water rescues
💧 Assist at floods
🐾 Rescue animals
🗣 Share safety advice at community events

We are a welcoming, inclusive Service and particularly keen to hear from people available during the day or those with flexible work or family commitments.

Interested? Ready to make a difference?
📅 Apply by 12 February 2026

👉 To find out more, including a recruitment timeline and to apply please visit: https://orlo.uk/oR7mS

05/11/2025

The on-call crew from Desborough is responding from the station in King Street again following the completion of a roof replacement.

The crew was temporarily relocated to Rothwell on October 1 so that the essential repair work could take place to maintain the structural integrity of the building – which was built in 1975.

Mick Berry, Area Manager for Response, said: “We appreciate the patience and understanding of residents in both Desborough and Rothwell over the last few weeks while these works have been taking place.

“As a Fire Service we are investing in improving our stations and making sure our crews have the best facilities in which they can work and train.

“We are delighted that the work has been completed to schedule, and that the Desborough crew are now back at the Station – where they will continue to respond and carry out their important community and prevention work to keep people safe.”

29/10/2025

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to follow advice and have fun safely during the Halloween and Bonfire Night period.

We would always recommend only attending organised firework and bonfire displays but urge members of the public that are planning on holding their own display to do so safely to avoid causing fires and injuries.

Darren Carson, Prevention Team Leader at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “While the number of fires we attend during this period is reducing year by year, we still want to urge people to follow safety advice to keep themselves, their families and their homes safe.

“It is a fun time of year and we want people to enjoy fireworks and bonfires, but we really encourage members of the public to only go to an official display and avoid having them in back gardens.

“If you do have your own display or bonfire and it gets out of control, or you see any unattended fires, please always call 999 and ask for the Fire Service.”

Read more here: https://orlo.uk/N6ZOl

10/10/2025

Run don't walk! Just a few days remain for potential firefighters to apply to join us here at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

We are currently recruiting both wholetime and on-call firefighters, and you only have until 9am (on-call) and 10am (wholetime) on Monday October 13 to apply if you want to help serve and protect your local communities. Read more on our website: www.northantsfire.gov.uk/2025/10/10/just-days-left-to-apply-for-wholetime-and-on-call-firefighter-jobs-in-northamptonshire/

01/10/2025

Our on-call response from Desborough will be temporarily relocated to Rothwell Fire Station while Desborough is closed for essential work.

The station in King Street, which was built in 1975, needs a roof replacement costing more than £30,000 due to deterioration over many years.

Scaffolding is being put up at the Station this week ahead of the start date for the work on Monday (October 6) and is expected to take no longer than four weeks to complete.

The fire engine from Desborough is being relocated to Rothwell during this time, and the on-call crew will continue to respond to incidents in the local area when alerted.

Mick Berry, who is the Area Manager for Response at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “We understand that local communities, particularly in our villages, want to see their fire crews on location to respond to incidents.

“We want to reassure residents in the area that both the on-call crews of Desborough and Rothwell will be able to respond to incidents as usual and keep their local communities safe.

“The roof replacement is very important and unfortunately cannot be completed safely while there are staff in the building. This is why we have plans in place to relocate the crew and ensure that the area is sufficiently protected as usual.

“This is an important investment of more than £30,000 to ensure the Desborough station is fit for purpose. It also demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that our firefighters – both wholetime and on-call – have the best buildings possible in which to carry out their work.”

15/09/2025

Interested in becoming a Wholetime Firefighter? Join our information sessions to learn more!
We’re inviting potential applicants to attend an online information session on 18th September 6-7pm, to learn more about:

- The new recruitment process
- What it takes to become a firefighter
- Key dates and application tips
- Fitness and practical requirements
- Opportunities for career development

Whether you're just curious or ready to apply, these sessions are a great way to get informed and ask questions directly to our team.
Register now! https://orlo.uk/m14Zs