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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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    Ensure that you are following the regulations if you are storing petrol

    In the current exceptional circumstances, more households than usual may be storing petrol. 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

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    Be alert to alarms for a safer home

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

  • Barbecue safely this summer

    Barbecue safely this summer

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

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    All boats should have suitable smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

    Boat Fire Safety Week, which runs from 24-30 May, is a great opportunity for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue… Read more

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    Reminder to check on vulnerable friends and family as lockdown eases

    As lockdown restrictions ease and more people are seeing friends and family, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is… Read more

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    How a spring clean could save your life!

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

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    Don’t forget to turn off appliances when out of the house

    With warmer weather here and lockdown restrictions easing, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is reminding people to… Read more

  • Keeping the kitchen magic safe

    Keeping the kitchen magic safe

    As we return to the new normal, during Register My Appliance Week, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS)… Read more

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    Keeping everyone on two wheels safe by thinking bike

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service will be working in partnership with The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), Fire… Read more

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    Outdoor fire safety reminder

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has recently attended a number of outdoor fires so is reminding people… Read more

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    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

  • No Smoking Day is a good chance to remember how dangerous smoking can be in the home

    No Smoking Day is a good chance to remember how dangerous smoking can be in the home

    Smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK. Fires from smokers’ materials still result… Read more

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    Smoke alarms save lives. Make sure yours work. Test them now.

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

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    Stay safe from fire on Pancake Day

    Shrove Tuesday marks the beginning of Lent, when hundreds of people throughout the country make pancakes, before they begin a… Read more

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    Sky lanterns may look pretty but they pose a serious fire risk

    With the Chinese New Year fast approaching, make fire safety a priority. Read more

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    Why not use cooking lessons as a chance to pass on fire safety knowhow

    During lockdown, many children across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be spending more time in the kitchen. Read more

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    Never drive or walk into flood water

    Heavy rain is again forecast to fall for the rest of today, overnight and into tomorrow (Thursday). Read more

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    How many smoke alarms do you have and do they work?

    The New Year has arrived and if you’re looking ahead, why not make fire safety one of your priorities? Read more