Visit Corby Fire station for Stoptober support!

09 October 2025

North Northamptonshire residents are invited to a special Stoptober event at Corby Fire Station on Friday 10 October. Visitors can meet the Council’s Stop Smoking team for friendly advice and enjoy a close-up look at the station’s fire engines.

The event, running from 10.30am to 3pm, offers informal chats with stop smoking advisors and a chance to view the fire engines on display. Families are welcome, and children may especially enjoy seeing the engines up close. Free parking is available at the Fire Station, located opposite Phoenix Retail Park.

The Stoptober event on Friday 10 October is part of a wider campaign to help residents quit smoking and improve their health. For those ready to stop, the Council’s Stop Smoking Service currently offers tailored support with just a one-week waiting time - meaning smokers could be just seven days away from a smoke-free life, better health, and more money in their pocket.

Last year more than 1,600 residents in North Northamptonshire set a quit date and 67% of those have been successful in quitting smoking.

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. It remains the number one cause of preventable death in England.

We want aspiring quitters in North Northants to know that we have their back, and that our friendly team are here to help and guide you through the wide range of free quitting tools available through our service.

We have expanded our face-to-face clinics to improve access across East Northamptonshire and added focused support in areas with the highest smoking rates such as Corby. We also offer specialist support for pregnant women and those with mental health conditions. With the support of our friendly and professional team, smokers can make a real difference to their own health and the lives of their family.
Jane Bethea, Director of Public Health, Communities and Leisure.

We are pleased to be supporting the Council’s Stoptober event at Corby Station. Smoking poses a serious fire risk as well as a health risk, so it is important for us to partner with the council to make people aware of the dangers of smoking.

We want to ensure that people who do smoke, both in and out of the home are aware of the risks and know how to prevent potential fires. We will be on hand to welcome the community of Corby to the station, offering advice and booking home fire safety visits for those who need them.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

North Northamptonshire Council’s Stop Smoking Team offers:

a dedicated stop smoking service, providing up to 12 weeks of free behavioural support
tips and advice on how to stop smoking
face to face or telephone appointments
appointments available Monday to Friday across North Northamptonshire at a time that suits you
a free course of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) which may include an e-cigarette starter kit and 12-week supply of e-liquid.

Residents interested in starting their stop smoking journey can complete an online form or call the stop smoking service on 0300 126 5700.

Find more information about stop smoking support and other local Stoptober events on the council website.