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  • THE FIRE FIGHTER CHARITY

    Get hands on as you find out more about the life of a firefighter

    How would you like to spend some time experiencing the life of a firefighter and build a sense of togetherness in your team? The Fire Fighters Charity is offering an unforgettable opportunity for groups of six to take part in a fun and unique experience that will grow your team’s confidence and cooperation while supporting…

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  • Keep your student digs fire safe with HWFRS

    Keep your student digs fire safe with HWFRS

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reaching out to students who are heading into accommodation for the new… Read more

  • Fire doors are an essential part of protection

    Fire doors are an essential part of protection

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

  • Get your appliances checked and stay Gas Safe

    Get your appliances checked and stay Gas Safe

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging all consumers to have their gas appliances checked annually by a… Read more

  • Get your chimney swept for Chimney Fire Safety Week

    Get your chimney swept for Chimney Fire Safety Week

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is calling on homeowners across the two counties to get their chimneys swept… Read more

  • Hungarian flag flies to celebrate fire station’s diverse work force

    Hungarian flag flies to celebrate fire station’s diverse work force

    Evesham Fire Station has been celebrating the importance of having a diverse work force. With a Hungarian firefighter on their… Read more

  • Let’s all enjoy the summer sunshine but stay safe at the same time

    Let’s all enjoy the summer sunshine but stay safe at the same time

    Warmer and drier weather seems finally to have arrived and it’s great that we can all enjoy some summer sun.… Read more

  • Magnified sunlight can cause fires inside and outside your home

    Magnified sunlight can cause fires inside and outside your home

    Summer is finally here and we’re all looking forward to hot, sunny days to relax and soak up the warmth.… Read more

  • New Broadway Fire Station opened by Worcestershire’s Lord-lieutenant

    New Broadway Fire Station opened by Worcestershire’s Lord-lieutenant

    The new Broadway Fire Station has been officially opened by Worcestershire’s Lord Lieutenant Beatrice Grant. The new station replaces the… Read more

  • Barbecue safe this summer

    Barbecue safe this summer

    Now that the warm, light evenings are with us and the summer holidays are fast approaching, barbecues are beginning to… Read more

  • Fire Authority supports 2024 Resource Review proposals

    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… Read more

  • Stay safe around water this summer

    Stay safe around water this summer

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has been working with the RLSS Hereford & Worcester Branch to raise awareness… Read more

  • Firefighters complete charity challenge to remember popular former colleague

    Firefighters complete charity challenge to remember popular former colleague

    The Fifth Stu’s Phoenix Challenge in the Brecon Beacons has once again been a big success. The annual event is… Read more

  • HWFRS stage exercise on Malvern Hills

    HWFRS stage exercise on Malvern Hills

    Malvern people should not be alarmed if they see a lot of fire service activity around Table Hill and Westminster… Read more

  • Audit of accounts public inspection notice 2023-24

    Audit of accounts public inspection notice 2023-24

    HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS Notice of Delay in… Read more

  • Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service lends support to Carers

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service lends support to Carers

    This Carers Week (10-16 June) Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, as part of the Fire Kills campaign, is… Read more

  • Set up camp safely: The hazards of the great outdoors

    Set up camp safely: The hazards of the great outdoors

    As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is asking the people of Herefordshire… Read more

  • It’s time for all boats to have suitable smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

    It’s time for all boats to have suitable smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

    During the national Fire Kills Campaign’s Boat Fire Safety Week, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Fire and Rescue Service are stressing the… Read more

  • Smoke alarms to help deaf people and the hard of hearing

    Smoke alarms to help deaf people and the hard of hearing

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reaching out to deaf and hard of hearing communities to ensure they… Read more

  • Please avoid using self-heating meal kits indoors

    Please avoid using self-heating meal kits indoors

    Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service would like to warn residents against the use of self-heating meal kits indoors. … Read more

  • How a spring clean could save your life!

    How a spring clean could save your life!

    As the weather tries to make up its mind what to do, there’s still time to squeeze in a final… Read more

  • Members’ Allowances Notice

    Members’ Allowances Notice

    HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY Local Authorities (Members Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003 In accordance with the above regulations, a list… Read more

  • Be Water Aware to reduce accidental drownings

    Be Water Aware to reduce accidental drownings

    In 2022, 266 lives were lost to accidental drowning in the UK. These deaths are preventable tragedies, and Hereford &… Read more

  • Audit of accounts public inspection notice 2022-23

    Audit of accounts public inspection notice 2022-23

    HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS The Accounts and… Read more

  • 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