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    Audit of accounts public inspection notice 2023-24

    Notice is hereby given under Regulation 15(2)(b) of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 that from 16th April to 3rd June 2025 inclusive, between 9.00am and 5.00pm Mondays to Thursdays (4.00pm Fridays) on weekdays any person may inspect, and make copies of the accounts and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers, receipts and other related documents of the Fire Authority for the year ended 31st March 2024, as stipulated in…

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  • 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

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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