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Q: Do I need a smoke detector in my home?
A: More than half of all fire deaths occur in the home, mainly while people are sleeping. You can not rely on your senses to detect a fire while you are asleep, but if you have an alarm it gives you a vital early warning. Smoke kills, it does not wake you up. For more information contact the Fire and Rescue Service using the contact details below.
Community Safety Department Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service Headlands Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 6BH Tel: 01604 797150 Fax: 01604 797170 email: cfs@northantsfire.org.uk
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Q: How do I report an unauthorised gypsy/traveller site?
A: The Countywide Traveller Unit (CTU) is nearly always informed about an encampment, but if you want to report a site or require more information please use the contact details below. An answer phone is available outside office hours. Any criminal activity should be reported directly to Northamptonshire Police - tel: 01604 700700.
Countywide Traveller Unit Kingsthorpe District Housing Office Harborough Road Northampton NN2 7BB Tel: 01604 837247 Fax: 01604 837230 email: ctu@northampton.gov.uk
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Q: What should I do if I am concerned about fire safety in my home?
A: If you are at all concerned about your home you can contact the community fire safety department today on the details below. We can then arrange for a visit to your home to advise on home fire safety.
Community Safety Department Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service Headlands Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 6BH Tel: 01604 797150 Fax: 01604 797170 email: cfs@northantsfire.org.uk
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Q: Where should I put a smoke detector in my home?
A: The best place to fit a single smoke detector is in the hall outside the bedrooms. If your home has more than one floor you should consider fitting one on each level. For more information and advice contact the Fire and Rescue Service on the details below.
Community Safety Department Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service Headlands Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 6BH Tel: 01604 797150 Fax: 01604 797170 email: cfs@northantsfire.org.uk
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