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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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  • Firefighter Matthew Lee tragically killed in traffic accident

    Firefighter Matthew Lee tragically killed in traffic accident

    Earlier this week, the Service was advised that Firefighter Matthew Lee had tragically been killed in a traffic accident on… Read more

  • Recent increase in chimney fires in our area – so if you haven’t had yours swept recently, now is the time to get it done

    Recent increase in chimney fires in our area – so if you haven’t had yours swept recently, now is the time to get it done

    Following a recent spate of chimney and woodburner fires in the area, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is… Read more

  • Crew Commander Philippa Denton retires after 32 years with HWFRS

    Crew Commander Philippa Denton retires after 32 years with HWFRS

    A long-serving member of staff at Hereford Fire Station has said her farewells before going into retirement after 32 years… Read more

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    Sky lanterns are attractive and fun but they pose a serious fire risk

    With the Chinese New Year starting tomorrow (1 February 2022), please make fire safety a priority. Read more

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    Relocation to fire station secures police base in town

    To ensure the communities of Tenbury Wells continue to have a local policing team based in the heart of their… Read more

  • Sunlight and glassware don’t mix where fire safety is concerned

    Sunlight and glassware don’t mix where fire safety is concerned

    Following two serious fires in Merseyside caused by sunlight reflecting off mirrors during recent dazzling weather, HWFRS is reminding people… Read more

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    Notice of conclusion of accounts audit

    Notice is hereby given under Regulation 16(1) of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 that the auditor has concluded their… Read more

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    Fire safety in the home – be extra careful and avoid fires in the first place

    With many people still staying at home, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is asking everyone to be… Read more

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    Lived with your gadgets for a while? Make it official for over 100 million hidden appliances by registering them with AMDEA

    Today marks the start of Register My Appliance Week (17 – 21 January), so as part of the Fire Kills… Read more

  • Exciting network refresh to give HWFRS optimum SD-WAN capacity as 2022 gets going

    Exciting network refresh to give HWFRS optimum SD-WAN capacity as 2022 gets going

    2022 sees a major step forward for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s network capacity thanks to an exciting… Read more

  • New blue light hub moves closer for Redditch

    New blue light hub moves closer for Redditch

    A new, fit-for-purpose, joint police and fire station at the heart of the community in Redditch has moved a step… Read more

  • Make a New Year pledge to volunteer with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

    Make a New Year pledge to volunteer with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is again recruiting community volunteers – people with a wide range of life… 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

  • Chief Fire Officer pays tribute to community for support this year, with reminder to keep fire and weather safety in mind at Christmas

    Chief Fire Officer pays tribute to community for support this year, with reminder to keep fire and weather safety in mind at Christmas

    As the festive holiday approaches I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on another busy year for your fire… Read more

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    Don’t let fire make your celebrations a wash out this Christmas

    Present-wrapping, decorating your home and dinner with all the trimmings will hopefully take our minds off other concerns this yuletide.… Read more

  • Regular equipment and safety checks can help to avoid problems

    Regular equipment and safety checks can help to avoid problems

    Within the last three months, Kidderminster has experience two very significant industrial fires (both of which required in excess of… Read more

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    Are you ready for winter and what the weather can throw at you?

    As the nights get colder and dark for longer, the chances of severe weather increase. Storms, floods and other extreme… Read more

  • Extent of Hoo Farm fire revealed in latest pictures

    Extent of Hoo Farm fire revealed in latest pictures

    Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce has been at the scene of the #HooFarm fire again this morning with ACFO Guy… Read more

  • Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s latest wholetime firefighters formally ‘welcomed aboard’ at glittering pass-out celebration

    Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s latest wholetime firefighters formally ‘welcomed aboard’ at glittering pass-out celebration

    15 wholetime firefighters finally received their pass-out certificates at a delayed but still very special celebration last week, after a… Read more

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    Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce praises commitment of crews

    Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce has visited the site of the #Hoofarm fire again today: “Good access now made with… Read more

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    Fire on Hoo Farm industrial estate remains significant

    The fire at Kidderminster’s Hoo Farm Industrial Estate remains a significant incident for the multi-agency responders involved in tackling the… Read more

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    Large fire on Hoo Road Industrial Estate, Kidderminster

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are currently attending a large fire on Frederick Road, Hoo Farm Industrial Estate… Read more

  • Book up a free Home Fire Safety visit to stay safe at home: HWFRS tells residents on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    Book up a free Home Fire Safety visit to stay safe at home: HWFRS tells residents on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    Today (3 December 2021) is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS)… Read more

  • HWFRS collects nearly £98k worth of recyclable clothing handed over by generous public – over 482 tonnes!

    HWFRS collects nearly £98k worth of recyclable clothing handed over by generous public – over 482 tonnes!

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has collected over 482 tonnes of unwanted clothing in in its Fire Fighters… Read more