News & Events

Archive for 2021

• Outdoor fire safety reminder

  Wednesday 14 April 2021

  Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has recently attended a number of outdoor fires so is reminding people to take extra care as they make the most of the weather and enjoy the outdoors.

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• Two on-call firefighters at Worcester Fire Station rewarded for service to their communities

  Tuesday 13 April 2021

  Two on-call members of staff at Worcester Fire Station have received awards for their service to the community.

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• Condolences to the Royal Family on the death of Prince Philip

  Friday 09 April 2021

  As you are undoubtedly aware, we have just received the sad news of the death of Prince Phillip.

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• Fire Service enhances business fire safety measures

  Thursday 08 April 2021

  Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is currently taking steps to provide further support for business fire safety in Herefordshire and Worcestershire by upskilling operational staff (Watch Commanders) to carry out fire safety inspections.

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• Lots to remember for businesses reopening after lockdown on April 12

  Wednesday 07 April 2021

  There will be lots to remember for businesses which are reopening on Monday, 12 April after three months of lockdown.

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• Help is here to reduce smoking fire risk

  Thursday 01 April 2021

  If you are a smoker, or know someone who is, you will have heard many reasons why you should consider quitting.

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• Fire Service launches new Community Risk Management Plan

  Thursday 01 April 2021

  Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has now launched its new Community Risk Management Plan 2021-25 (CRMP), which is ultimately the overall strategy for keeping people, their homes, communities and the environment safe.

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• Two staff members have given 70 years of service to their communities

  Wednesday 31 March 2021

  Two senior members of staff at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s Fire Control department have received awards after racking up seven decades of service between them.

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• New Chief Fire Officer for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

  Monday 29 March 2021

  On 1 April, Jonathon Pryce takes over as Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS).

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• Lisa wins Silver Axe as top recruit from new intake

  Thursday 25 March 2021

  On 25 Jan 2021, 17 whole-time recruits started on their fire service apprenticeship scheme journey at the Fire Service College.

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