Archive for 2020
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Be extra cautious if you’re having Guy Fawkes celebrations at home this year – or even give them a miss
Friday 30 October 2020
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging people to think twice about having firework celebrations this year, but to take extra caution if they do.
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Wear ‘fire-safer’ costumes for a fun Halloween – says Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service
Tuesday 27 October 2020
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding parents and anyone looking after children to keep their youngsters safe on Halloween by wearing ‘fire-safer’ costumes and avoiding candles and naked flames.
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Be ‘fire aware’ during Student Fire Safety Week
Monday 26 October 2020
During Student Fire Safety Week (26 October - 1 November 2020), Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is encouraging students to be fire aware.
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Is that item a scald or burn risk to your children?
Wednesday 14 October 2020
On National Burn Awareness Day, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is aiming to reduce the number of burns and scalds, especially to children.
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Snuff out fire risk during Candle Fire Safety Week
Friday 09 October 2020
As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is asking people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week (12 - 18 October) and snuff out the risk of fire in their homes.
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New guidance from NFCC on simultaneous evacuation
Monday 05 October 2020
Following extensive consultation, updated guidance from the NFCC led stakeholder group on simultaneous evacuation introduces key changes.
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Community Risk Management Plan consultation comes to an end
Monday 28 September 2020
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s consultation period on its Community Risk Management Plan 2021-2025 has now come to a close.
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Make sure your home alarms are up to date and test them regularly, says HWFRS during Home Safety Week.
Monday 28 September 2020
Home Safety Week, from 28 September to 4 October 2020, starts today and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to make sure their home alarms are up to date and regularly tested.
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Slamming the door on fire and smoke
Monday 21 September 2020
Fire doors are often the first line of defence in a fire especially when we are asleep and at our most vulnerable.
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Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service pledges support for Gas Safety Week 2020
Monday 14 September 2020
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week (14 -20 September 2020) and is encouraging awareness of gas safety and urging the public to keep themselves safe from dangerous gas appliances.