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18th August 2008
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Residents Invited to Have Their Say on Fire Service Plan
There are just over two weeks left for Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents to have their say on a plan which will help shape the future of their Fire Service.
The 12-week consultation on Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) will close on Friday, September 5, 2008.
The IRMP sets out how the Service intends to improve community safety and remain efficient. It also proposes a broad range of priorities which will be delivered over a three year period.
Chief Fire Officer Paul Hayden said: “Our proposals are what I would call a ‘balance package’ of measures. We know that we have to be efficient following our disappointing budget settlement this year and our proposals suggest ways in which we can make savings. However, I also feel it is crucial that investment continues to be made in Firefighter training.”
The consultation responses will be collated and the findings will be presented to the Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Authority Members at their next meeting on Monday, September 22. They will then determine the next course of action, taking into consideration the responses sent in as part of the consultation.
To view the proposals within the IRMP and to give your views please click here. |
15th August 2008
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Stourport Fire Station holds successful Open Day
Firefighters at Stourport opened up the doors of their fire station to members of the public on Saturday August 23.
The event, which was being held in conjunction with West Mercia Constabulary, was a huge success. Visitors had the chance to look around, take part in fun events and were offered free fire safety advice. |
15th August 2008 |
Canoeist Rescue
A Canoeist was rescued from the River Severn in Worcester on Tuesday August 12. The man got into difficulty at just before 3.50pm at the barrier that is suspended above the water at Diglis Weir in Diglis Basin. Crews from Worcester, Malvern and Evesham attended the incident and launched a boat so the man could be rescued. |
15th August 2008 |
Fire at Poultry Farm
Around 40,000 chickens perished after a fire at a poultry farm in Beckford, near Evesham.
The incident, which happened at just after 10pm on Tuesday August 12, involved a 25m x 60m metal framed building. Two fire engines from Evesham, a water carrier and two further appliances from Tewkesbury rushed to the scene and discovered the single storey farm building ablaze. Crews were in attendance throughout the night. |
5th August 2008 |
M5 Collision Causes Diesel Spillage
Firefighters from Droitwich and Bromsgrove attended a road traffic collision on the M5 on Tuesday, August 5.
The incident involved a heavy goods vehicle which overturned between Junctions 4 and 5 on the northbound carriageway, at just after 2.30pm.
The fire crews also called for support from Stourport’s Environmental Protection Unit to help deal with a large diesel spillage. |
1st August 2008 |
Firefighters Release Casualty from Car
Firefighters from Ross were called to a road traffic collision involving a camper van and a car on Friday, August 1 at just before 6pm.
The incident happened on the Ledbury to Ross road. One casualty was initially trapped in the car but was released by Firefighters, and was taken to hospital by air ambulance. The driver of the car was also taken to hospital. |
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