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    Fire Authority supports 2024 Resource Review proposals

    Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority have today supported the proposals developed in the 2024 Resource Review. These proposals aim to ensure Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) make the changes needed to ensure we use our funding in order to be as efficient and effective as we possibly can. The outcome of the…

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  • 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

  • HWFRS load up two huge Cape Buffalo in preparation for move to new home

    HWFRS load up two huge Cape Buffalo in preparation for move to new home

    On 7 April, HWFRS crews deployed to West Midlands Safari & Leisure Park (WMSP), with Large Animal Rescue (LAR) crews… Read more

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    Fire at Wolverley High School

    Hereford and Worcester Fire & Rescue Service sent six fire appliances and an Incident Command Unit to a fire in… Read more

  • Motorcyclists being encouraged to ‘Think Bike’ and sign up for free practical safety courses this April – still spaces available

    Motorcyclists being encouraged to ‘Think Bike’ and sign up for free practical safety courses this April – still spaces available

    Motorcyclists across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are joining forces with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and other agencies this… Read more

  • HWFRS team drive fire engine to Poland to support Ukraine firefighters

    HWFRS team drive fire engine to Poland to support Ukraine firefighters

    Following a request from the Home Office and National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) all UK Fire Services were asked to… Read more

  • Free ‘Biker Down’ courses across the two counties in April

    Free ‘Biker Down’ courses across the two counties in April

    Bikers across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to attend a free 3.5 hour ‘Biker Down’ course next month, offering potentially… Read more

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    Completion of the External Audit 2020/21

    External Audit of the Authority comprises three areas: Statement of AccountsValue for Money (VFM) ReviewWhole of Government Accounts (WGA) and… Read more

  • Female officer heads up performance and information in Service

    Female officer heads up performance and information in Service

    To mark International Women’s Day this week (8 March), we’re profiling different female fire service staff this week, all of… Read more

  • HWFRS donates equipment and fire appliance to Ukraine

    HWFRS donates equipment and fire appliance to Ukraine

    This weekend, HWFRS are contributing to an NFCC initiative to deliver kit and equipment safely and quickly to Ukraine to… Read more

  • Female officer plays key roles in Technical Fire Safety and Fire Investigation

    Female officer plays key roles in Technical Fire Safety and Fire Investigation

    To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, we’re profiling different female fire service staff throughout this week, all of… Read more

  • Female officer at centre of mission-critical policies and procedures within fire service

    Female officer at centre of mission-critical policies and procedures within fire service

    To mark International Women’s Day (on 8 March), we’re profiling different female fire service staff this week, all of whom… Read more

  • Become a community volunteer with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and make a difference to your counties

    Become a community volunteer with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and make a difference to your counties

    Community Volunteers are still being sought by Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) to join our ranks and… Read more

  • Female staff member plays key role in Service as Assistant Director – Prevention

    Female staff member plays key role in Service as Assistant Director – Prevention

    To mark International Women’s Day this week (8 March), we’re profiling different female fire service staff throughout this week, all… Read more

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    No Smoking Day is the ideal occasion to remember how dangerous smoking can be in the home

    Smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK.  Accidental fires started by cigarettes and… Read more

  • Training role is part of job satisfaction for Wyre Forest-based woman Crew Commander

    Training role is part of job satisfaction for Wyre Forest-based woman Crew Commander

    To mark today’s International Women’s Day (8 March), we’re profiling different female fire service staff throughout this week, all of… Read more

  • Female officer oversees all training in Service

    Female officer oversees all training in Service

    To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, we’re profiling different female fire service staff this week, all of whom… Read more

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    Stay safe from fire while having fun on Pancake Day

    Shrove Tuesday (1st March) marks the beginning of Lent, when people around the country fire up their cookers to make… Read more

  • 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