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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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  • Fire doors are essential part of protection: HWFRS

    Fire doors are essential part of protection: HWFRS

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

  • Businesses urged not to overlook fire safety

    Businesses urged not to overlook fire safety

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging businesses to ensure fire safety remains a top priority in the… Read more

  • New regulations for multi-occupied residential buildings

    New regulations for multi-occupied residential buildings

    Responsible persons for multi-occupied residential buildings – are you prepared for the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 coming into… Read more

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    Businesses urged not to overlook fire safety during Business Safety Week and throughout the year

    The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is urging businesses not to overlook fire safety and ensure it remains a top… Read more

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    HWFRS offers its support to National Sprinkler Week campaign

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) National Sprinkler Week campaign. Read more

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    Slamming the door on fire and smoke

    Fire doors are often the first line of defence in a fire especially when we are asleep and at our… Read more

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    Businesses urged not to overlook fire safety now they have reopened

    The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is urging businesses that have reopened their doors, not to overlook fire safety and… Read more

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    Service offers its support to National Sprinkler Week campaign

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) National Sprinkler Week campaign. Read more

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    Fire Service enhances business fire safety measures

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is currently taking steps to provide further support for business fire safety… Read more

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    Lots to remember for businesses reopening after lockdown on April 12

    There will be lots to remember for businesses which are reopening on Monday, 12 April after three months of lockdown. Read more