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  • Smoking materials cause more accidental fires than any other type of fire

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting National No Smoking Day on Wednesday 12 March. While smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the United Kingdom, accidental fires started by cigarettes and other smoking materials kill more people than any other type of fire. These incidents are most likely to happen in the living room, closely…

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  • On-call firefighter Ray Haggitt retires after giving more than 25 years’ service

    On-call firefighter Ray Haggitt retires after giving more than 25 years’ service

    A Pershore firefighter is standing down after giving a quarter of a century of service to his community. Read more

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    Major incidents declared as adverse weather conditions continue

    The latest message from West Mercia Police Read more

  • Young Farmers raise funds to help Fire Fighters Charity

    Young Farmers raise funds to help Fire Fighters Charity

    The Fire Fighters Charity has benefited by several hundred pounds from the efforts of Teme Valley Young Farmers Club. Read more

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    Have fun if you’re cooking up recipes during the February half term – but please take care in the kitchen

    During the February half term this week, many children across Herefordshire and Worcestershire may be spending more time in the… Read more

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    Numerous flood alerts across region with heavy wind and rain forecast for next few days – only go out if you have to and never drive or walk into flood water

    Heavy rain and wind are forecast today and for the next few days, during and after Storm Eunice. Read more

  • Company’s remarkable gesture following Kidderminster Hoo Farm Fire

    Company’s remarkable gesture following Kidderminster Hoo Farm Fire

    A Kidderminster company has made a significant donation to the Fire Fighters Charity to show its gratitude for the work… Read more

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    Firefighters secured a garden trampoline to a tree during high winds

    A crew from Hereford Fire Station was yesterday called to an unusual incident which may be a foretaste of things… Read more

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    Fatality in house fire in Droitwich

    At 9pm on 15 February, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service attended a house fire at Meadow Court in… Read more

  • Dave steps down after 22 years on-call

    Dave steps down after 22 years on-call

    Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce was at Malvern Fire Station last night to bid farewell to a long-serving member of… Read more

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    Don’t let your Valentine’s Day be a recipe for disaster

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding couples to stay safe this Valentine’s Day (14 February) while cooking… Read more

  • Take extra care when using heating appliances

    Take extra care when using heating appliances

    Following the rise in heating costs, and with winter not yet over, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS)… Read more

  • 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