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    Give the gift of safety this Christmas

    With the festive season fast approaching, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging everyone to remember that good gifts should be safe gifts. When buying electrical gifts like straighteners, hairdryers or kitchen gadgets, check for a CE or UKCA mark on the product Remember that cheap third-party electrical goods often fail to…

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  • Give the gift of safety this Christmas

    Give the gift of safety this Christmas

    With the festive season fast approaching, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging everyone to remember that… Read more

  • Don’t Let Fire Ruin Your Christmas

    Don’t Let Fire Ruin Your Christmas

    Christmas dinner, wrapping presents, decorating your home – there’s lots to think about this Christmas. But one thing Hereford &… Read more

  • Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service urges people to stay warm and safe this winter despite cost pressures

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service urges people to stay warm and safe this winter despite cost pressures

    As people look to keep warm and cut energy use over the coming months, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue… Read more

  • Fire Service staff recognised for their exceptional work at Herefordshire Medals & Awards Ceremony

    Fire Service staff recognised for their exceptional work at Herefordshire Medals & Awards Ceremony

    On Thursday 28 November, HWFRS staff were honoured for their outstanding service and commitment to the fire service, alongside members… Read more

  • Fire Service Staff recognised at Worcestershire medals and awards ceremony for their exceptional work

    Fire Service Staff recognised at Worcestershire medals and awards ceremony for their exceptional work

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service staff have been honoured for their outstanding service and commitment to the fire… Read more

  • Audit of Accounts Year Ended 31st March 2023

    Audit of Accounts Year Ended 31st March 2023

    NOTICE OF CONCLUSION OF AUDIT The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Notice is hereby given under Regulation 16(1)… Read more

  • Visiting an organised event can be a great way to celebrate Guy Fawkes night

    Visiting an organised event can be a great way to celebrate Guy Fawkes night

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging people to think twice about having firework celebrations at home… Read more

  • Charity walk aims to back ‘Fifty for Fifty’ campaign

    Charity walk aims to back ‘Fifty for Fifty’ campaign

    A group of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service firefighters, family and friends are heading for the hills to… Read more

  • Stay safe amidst the scares on Halloween

    Stay safe amidst the scares on Halloween

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding parents and anyone looking after children to keep their youngsters safe… Read more

  • Working smoke alarms save lives

    Working smoke alarms save lives

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people that working smoke alarms save lives. There were 251 fire-related… Read more

  • New app will support the mental health and wellbeing of all HWFRS staff

    New app will support the mental health and wellbeing of all HWFRS staff

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is leading the way with a new app to support the mental health… Read more

  • Keep your student digs fire safe with HWFRS

    Keep your student digs fire safe with HWFRS

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reaching out to students who are heading into accommodation for the new… Read more

  • Fire doors are an essential part of protection

    Fire doors are an essential part of protection

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to remember the difference that an effective fire door can… Read more

  • Get your appliances checked and stay Gas Safe

    Get your appliances checked and stay Gas Safe

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging all consumers to have their gas appliances checked annually by a… Read more

  • Get your chimney swept for Chimney Fire Safety Week

    Get your chimney swept for Chimney Fire Safety Week

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is calling on homeowners across the two counties to get their chimneys swept… Read more

  • Hungarian flag flies to celebrate fire station’s diverse work force

    Hungarian flag flies to celebrate fire station’s diverse work force

    Evesham Fire Station has been celebrating the importance of having a diverse work force. With a Hungarian firefighter on their… Read more

  • Let’s all enjoy the summer sunshine but stay safe at the same time

    Let’s all enjoy the summer sunshine but stay safe at the same time

    Warmer and drier weather seems finally to have arrived and it’s great that we can all enjoy some summer sun.… Read more

  • Magnified sunlight can cause fires inside and outside your home

    Magnified sunlight can cause fires inside and outside your home

    Summer is finally here and we’re all looking forward to hot, sunny days to relax and soak up the warmth.… Read more

  • New Broadway Fire Station opened by Worcestershire’s Lord-lieutenant

    New Broadway Fire Station opened by Worcestershire’s Lord-lieutenant

    The new Broadway Fire Station has been officially opened by Worcestershire’s Lord Lieutenant Beatrice Grant. The new station replaces the… Read more

  • Barbecue safe this summer

    Barbecue safe this summer

    Now that the warm, light evenings are with us and the summer holidays are fast approaching, barbecues are beginning to… Read more

  • Fire Authority supports 2024 Resource Review proposals

    Fire Authority supports 2024 Resource Review proposals

    Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority have today supported the proposals developed in the 2024 Resource Review. These proposals aim to… Read more

  • Stay safe around water this summer

    Stay safe around water this summer

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has been working with the RLSS Hereford & Worcester Branch to raise awareness… Read more

  • Firefighters complete charity challenge to remember popular former colleague

    Firefighters complete charity challenge to remember popular former colleague

    The Fifth Stu’s Phoenix Challenge in the Brecon Beacons has once again been a big success. The annual event is… Read more

  • HWFRS stage exercise on Malvern Hills

    HWFRS stage exercise on Malvern Hills

    Malvern people should not be alarmed if they see a lot of fire service activity around Table Hill and Westminster… Read more