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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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    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service urges people to ‘Stay Fire Safe’ this winter

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging people to take simple steps to protect themselves from accidental… Read more

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    Check friends’ and relatives’ smoke alarms on Older People’s Day

    1st October is Older People’s Day and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people who support older… Read more

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    Keeping your student digs fire safe with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

    In this week’s Student Fire Safety Week (26 September – 2 October), Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS)… Read more

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    Get Sweeping for Chimney Fire Safety Week and help to keep your family safe

    As autumn approaches, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is asking homeowners as part of Chimney Fire Safety Week… Read more

  • Service responds to almost 200 callouts this week with Amber Alert forecasting even higher temperatures this weekend – so please take extra care

    Service responds to almost 200 callouts this week with Amber Alert forecasting even higher temperatures this weekend – so please take extra care

    At the end of a week that has seen nearly 200 callouts to a variety of incidents across our two… Read more

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    Please don’t drop litter – it’s a serious fire hazard

    Following reports of a large quantity of discarded litter strewn across Hartlebury Common over the weekend, including cigarette ends and… Read more

  • Do you have enough smoke alarms and do they work? Summer heatwave an ideal time to check.

    Do you have enough smoke alarms and do they work? Summer heatwave an ideal time to check.

    Smoke alarm purchasing is the National Fire Chief Council’s ‘Theme of the Month’ for August, so there is no better… Read more

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    Disposable barbecue probable cause of fires last week on Lickey Hills, says HWFRS

    Following the fires last week at Lickey Hills and Hartlebury Common, and elsewhere, HWFRS are reminding people to take particular… Read more

  • Put safety first when cooking up summer feasts

    Put safety first when cooking up summer feasts

    With the summer holidays here, many children across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will now be spending time in the kitchen. But… Read more

  • Please don’t cause fires or other incidents during this week’s unprecedented heatwave – urges HWFRS

    Please don’t cause fires or other incidents during this week’s unprecedented heatwave – urges HWFRS

    Following a recent spate of wildfires and other incidents, both over the weekend and in the previous few days, HWFRS… Read more

  • Adhere to storage instructions on packaging and keep objects out of sunlight – after box of medical dressings catches fire: urges HWFRS

    Adhere to storage instructions on packaging and keep objects out of sunlight – after box of medical dressings catches fire: urges HWFRS

    Following a serious fire in Wolverley, Kidderminster, in which a box of medical dressings ignited after being left in direct… Read more

  • Barbecue safely this summer and keep your cool over the hot coals

    Barbecue safely this summer and keep your cool over the hot coals

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

  • We all welcome the summer sun but be aware of the risks of reflected sunlight

    We all welcome the summer sun but be aware of the risks of reflected sunlight

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

  • Set up camp safely and enjoy the great outdoors hazard-free

    Set up camp safely and enjoy the great outdoors hazard-free

    As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is asking the people of… Read more

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

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

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is again urging parents to make sure their children know how to stay… Read more

  • Be alert to alarms for a safer home and don’t be tempted to risk fires by saving on energy

    Be alert to alarms for a safer home and don’t be tempted to risk fires by saving on energy

    Smoke alarms save lives and in the event of a fire or carbon monoxide (CO) incident, they can provide precious… Read more

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    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service encourages responsible persons to prepare for new fire safety regulations

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service welcomes the commencement of the Fire Safety Act in England and Wales, and… Read more

  • Helping families stop serious accidents lies at the heart of Child Safety Week

    Helping families stop serious accidents lies at the heart of Child Safety Week

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

  • Celebrate in safety and have a wonderful Platinum Jubilee

    Celebrate in safety and have a wonderful Platinum Jubilee

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service wishes people a wonderful Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, but is urging people to consider… Read more

  • It’s time for all boats to have suitable smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, says Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.

    It’s time for all boats to have suitable smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, says Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.

    During the national ‘Fire Kills’ Campaign’s Boat Fire Safety Week, (30 May – 5 June), the two counties’ firefighters will… Read more

  • How a Spring Clean could save your life! Says HWFRS

    How a Spring Clean could save your life! Says HWFRS

    It may be the last month of spring, but there’s still time to squeeze in a final spring clean. As… Read more

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    Everyday activities near water can put you at risk of drowning, so be ‘water aware’

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is joining other fire services across the UK and asking people to stay… Read more

  • Don’t compromise on safety when saving on energy bills

    Don’t compromise on safety when saving on energy bills

    Firefighters in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are reminding people not to imperil their safety and that of loved ones when saving… 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