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  • Smoking materials cause more accidental fires than any other type of fire

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting National No Smoking Day on Wednesday 12 March. While smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the United Kingdom, accidental fires started by cigarettes and other smoking materials kill more people than any other type of fire. These incidents are most likely to happen in the living room, closely…

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  • Smoking materials cause more accidental fires than any other type of fire

    Smoking materials cause more accidental fires than any other type of fire

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting National No Smoking Day on Wednesday 12 March. While smoking is one of the biggest causes of… Read more

  • Pancakes are delicious but make sure you stay safe in the kitchen

    Pancakes are delicious but make sure you stay safe in the kitchen

    Shrove Tuesday will see hundreds of people up and down the country taking out their frying pan, mixing up some… Read more

  • A great opportunity to learn about cooking safely

    A great opportunity to learn about cooking safely

    During the dark winter evenings, many children across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be spending more time in the kitchen. But… Read more

  • Contract signed for new Hereford Fire Station

    Contract signed for new Hereford Fire Station

    The contract for the new Hereford Fire Station has been signed. Contractors, Speller Metcalfe, who recently built the new Redditch… Read more

  • Notice of Meeting

    Notice of Meeting

    Hereford & Worcester Fire Authority Notice of Meeting Wednesday 5 March 2025 A meeting of Hereford & Worcester Fire Authority… Read more

  • Fire Safety visits in Hereford

    Fire Safety visits in Hereford

    Please do not be alarmed if you see an unusual amount of fire service-related activity in Hereford over the next… Read more

  • Consultation under way on Community Risk Management Plan – Please complete the survey

    Consultation under way on Community Risk Management Plan – Please complete the survey

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is inviting residents of Herefordshire and Worcestershire to have their say on the… Read more

  • New Fire Station open in Redditch

    New Fire Station open in Redditch

    A landmark project that has delivered a brand-new state-of-the-art police and Fire Station in the heart of Redditch is now… Read more

  • Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service supports Register my Appliance week

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service supports Register my Appliance week

    Households could be missing out on important safety information because they have yet to register over 40 million large appliances… Read more

  • How many smoke alarms do you have?

    How many smoke alarms do you have?

    With the New Year underway, make fire safety a priority.Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS), as part of… Read more

  • Chief Fire Officer Jonathon Pryce receives King’s Fire Service Medal

    Chief Fire Officer Jonathon Pryce receives King’s Fire Service Medal

    The Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has received the prestigious… Read more

  • 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