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Farm Safety Partnership Event Makes a Strong Impact in Worcestershire
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service recently joined partners from the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) at the Worcestershire Farm Safety Morning at Overbury, supporting farm safety education and business engagement across the rural community. The event brought together firefighters, protection staff and agricultural professionals to engage directly with farmers and rural businesses. Colleagues showcased…
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Sprinkler System Controls Hereford Factory Fire Involving Lithium-ion Batteries
In May 2026, we attended a fire at a food processing factory in Hereford. The building’s sprinkler system activated before… Read more
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Fire doors are essential part of protection: HWFRS
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to remember “the difference that an effective fire door can… Read more
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Businesses urged not to overlook fire safety
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging businesses to ensure fire safety remains a top priority in the… Read more
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New regulations for multi-occupied residential buildings
Responsible persons for multi-occupied residential buildings – are you prepared for the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 coming into… Read more
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Businesses urged not to overlook fire safety during Business Safety Week and throughout the year
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is urging businesses not to overlook fire safety and ensure it remains a top… Read more
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HWFRS offers its support to National Sprinkler Week campaign
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) National Sprinkler Week campaign. Read more
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Slamming the door on fire and smoke
Fire doors are often the first line of defence in a fire especially when we are asleep and at our… Read more
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Businesses urged not to overlook fire safety now they have reopened
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is urging businesses that have reopened their doors, not to overlook fire safety and… Read more
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Service offers its support to National Sprinkler Week campaign
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) National Sprinkler Week campaign. Read more
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Fire Service enhances business fire safety measures
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is currently taking steps to provide further support for business fire safety… Read more
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Lots to remember for businesses reopening after lockdown on April 12
There will be lots to remember for businesses which are reopening on Monday, 12 April after three months of lockdown. Read more