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    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 quitting. But have you ever considered the fire risk associated with smoking? And what are you doing to reduce that risk? Without a doubt, quitting is the best way to remove the fire risk. There…

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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

  • Accidental fires started by smoking materials kill more people than any other type of fire

    Accidental fires started by smoking materials kill more people than any other type of fire

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting National No Smoking Day on Wednesday 13 March. While smoking… Read more

  • Memorial stone will honour two firefighters who lost their lives in 1974 Hurcott Mill tragedy

    Memorial stone will honour two firefighters who lost their lives in 1974 Hurcott Mill tragedy

    On Friday 8 March 2024 it will be the 50th anniversary of the Hurcott Paper Mill fire in Kidderminster, where… Read more

  • Smoke alarms save lives. Make sure yours work. Test them now

    Smoke alarms save lives. Make sure yours work. Test them now

    As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is asking people to test… Read more

  • Organisations receive memento of their Chief Fire Officer’s Employers Awards

    Organisations receive memento of their Chief Fire Officer’s Employers Awards

    Following the recent Hereford and Worcester Award Ceremonies, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has presented the four recipients… Read more

  • The Honest Truth – Working with local driving instructors to keep young drivers safe on the roads

    The Honest Truth – Working with local driving instructors to keep young drivers safe on the roads

    Approved Driving Instructors across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire have the chance to sign up to a funded subscription of ‘The… Read more

  • Have fun but stay safe in the kitchen

    Have fun but stay safe in the kitchen

    During the February half term, many children across Herefordshire & Worcestershire will be spending more time in the kitchen. But… Read more

  • Pancakes are delicious but stay safe when you’re making them

    Pancakes are delicious but stay safe when you’re making them

    Shrove Tuesday will see hundreds of people up and down the country taking out their frying pan, mixing up some… Read more

  • HWFRS launches public consultation on Resource Review

    HWFRS launches public consultation on Resource Review

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is launching a period of public consultation on a Resource Review on… Read more

  • How many smoke alarms do you have?

    How many smoke alarms do you have?

    Latest fire statistics reveal that one smoke alarm may not be enough to provide you with the best chance of… Read more

  • Drivers advised not to drive into flood water

    Drivers advised not to drive into flood water

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are advising drivers to take extreme care while driving and not to enter… Read more

  • Never, ever drive or walk into floodwater

    Never, ever drive or walk into floodwater

    With more heavy rainfall expected during the next 24 hours, firefighters and officers from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue… Read more

  • Notice of conclusion of audit

    Notice of conclusion of audit

    HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022 NOTICE OF CONCLUSION OF AUDIT The Accounts and… Read more

  • Don’t Let Fire Ruin Your Christmas

    Don’t Let Fire Ruin Your Christmas

    Christmas dinner, wrapping presents, decorating your home – there’s lots to think about this Christmas. But one thing Hereford &… Read more

  • Hereford charity wins Chief Fire Officer’s award

    Hereford charity wins Chief Fire Officer’s award

    A Hereford charity has received a special award at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s annual Herefordshire presentation evening… Read more

  • Millions worrying about energy bills will be using electric heaters, but don’t let electrical failure set your world ablaze

    Millions worrying about energy bills will be using electric heaters, but don’t let electrical failure set your world ablaze

    As part of Electrical Fire Safety Week from 4 to 10 December, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS)… Read more

  • Fire Service staff recognised for their exceptional work at Herefordshire Medals and Awards Ceremony

    Fire Service staff recognised for their exceptional work at Herefordshire Medals and Awards Ceremony

    On Thursday 30 November 2023, HWFRS staff were honoured for their outstanding service and commitment to the fire service and… Read more

  • Service staff and members of the community honoured at Worcestershire awards night

    Service staff and members of the community honoured at Worcestershire awards night

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service staff have been honoured for their outstanding service and commitment to the fire… Read more

  • HWFRS rated good or adequate in all areas by inspectors

    HWFRS rated good or adequate in all areas by inspectors

    The report of the third inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) for Hereford… Read more

  • Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service urges people to stay safe this winter despite cost pressures

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service urges people to stay safe this winter despite cost pressures

    As people look to keep warm and cut energy use over the coming months, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue… Read more

  • Six crews called to incident at Kidderminster General Hospital

    Six crews called to incident at Kidderminster General Hospital

    Six Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews – two from Wyre Forest, two from Bromsgrove and one each… Read more

  • Get your car washed to aid two great causes

    Get your car washed to aid two great causes

    Firefighters at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s Malvern Fire Station are holding a car wash to benefit two… Read more

  • HWFRS Extrication team is fourth best in the world

    HWFRS Extrication team is fourth best in the world

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s Road Traffic Collision Extrication (RTC) team is the fourth best in the world.… Read more

  • Take care if you’re celebrating Guy Fawkes night at home this year – but why not visit an organised event instead?

    Take care if you’re celebrating Guy Fawkes night at home this year – but why not visit an organised event instead?

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging people to think twice about having firework celebrations at home… Read more