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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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  • Be safe with your barbecues this summer

    Be safe with your barbecues this summer

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is calling on people to take extra care with barbecues over the summer… Read more

  • Fire safety advice on bonfires

    Fire safety advice on bonfires

    We have responded to a number of fires in the open and out-of-control bonfires in the last few weeks across… Read more

  • Put safety first when cooking up summer feasts

    Put safety first when cooking up summer feasts

    Many children across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will now be spending more time in the kitchen with the summer holidays here. Read more

  • Please read if you use an e-bike or e-scooter

    Please read if you use an e-bike or e-scooter

    E-bikes and e-scooters are becoming increasingly popular. Read more

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    Stop Battery Fires public safety film launched to raise awareness

    In response to increased reports of fires caused by batteries and electricals containing batteries in the waste and recycling system.… Read more

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    National Fire Chiefs Council alert public to e-bike and e-scooter fire safety advice

    The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is alerting the public to fire safety advice following an e-bike fire which tragically… Read more

  • HWFRS reminder over use of extension leads

    HWFRS reminder over use of extension leads

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people of the dangers of misusing extension leads after fire ravaged… Read more

  • HWFRS backs Drowning Prevention Week to help people stay safe around water

    HWFRS backs Drowning Prevention Week to help people stay safe around water

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging parents to ensure their children know how to stay safe and… Read more

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    HWFRS warning over open-water swimming

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service wants people to be aware of the dangers of swimming in rivers and… Read more

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    Warning to leisure caravan and holiday home owners after Eckington explosion

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service wants leisure caravan and mobile home owners in the two counties to be… Read more

  • HWFRS: We are here to help with home fire safety

    HWFRS: We are here to help with home fire safety

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to take a little time out to protect their loved… Read more

  • Safety Made Simple during Child Safety Week

    Safety Made Simple during Child Safety Week

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is working with partner agencies to get important messages across during Child… Read more

  • Barbecue warning after fire at Hereford homes

    Barbecue warning after fire at Hereford homes

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging people to take care with barbecues after two houses were… Read more

  • Enjoy the weather and great outdoors safely

    Enjoy the weather and great outdoors safely

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to stay safe this summer as they make the most… Read more

  • A safety message for boat owners and users

    A safety message for boat owners and users

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is supporting the national Fire Kills Campaign’s Boat Fire Safety Week (29 May-4… Read more

  • HWFRS urges people to consider access for emergency services when parking

    HWFRS urges people to consider access for emergency services when parking

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to consider access for the emergency services when parking their… Read more

  • Support for National Hoarding Awareness Week

    Support for National Hoarding Awareness Week

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is supporting National Hoarding Awareness Week. Read more

  • How a spring clean could save your life

    How a spring clean could save your life

    Summer may almost be here but there’s still time to squeeze in a final spring clean. Read more

  • Smoke alarms to help deaf people and the hard of hearing

    Smoke alarms to help deaf people and the hard of hearing

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reaching out to deaf and hard of hearing communities to ensure they… Read more

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    Smoke alarms play vital role in saving property and pets

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is calling on people to make sure they have suitable smoke alarms after… Read more

  • Be aware when in and around water

    Be aware when in and around water

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to stay safe when spending time in and around water… Read more

  • Help is here to reduce smoking fire risk

    Help is here to reduce smoking fire risk

    If you are a smoker or know someone who is, you will have heard many reasons why you should consider… Read more

  • Don’t fit smoke alarms and forget to test: HWFRS

    Don’t fit smoke alarms and forget to test: HWFRS

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to protect their loved ones by testing smoke alarms. Read more

  • Don’t add to smoking-related fire statistics

    Don’t add to smoking-related fire statistics

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting National No Smoking Day on Wednesday 8 March. Read more