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  • Burnt out Lithium-ion battery following a fire

    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 crews arrived, containing and controlling the fire. This incident demonstrates that sprinklers can control fires before the fire can escalate in this case involving lithium-ion batteries limiting fire damage, preserves business continuity and reducing the

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    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service urges people to ‘Stay Fire Safe’ this winter

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging people to take simple steps to protect themselves from accidental… Read more

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    Let us know about your public firework display

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is encouraging anyone who is holding an organised public bonfire or firework… Read more

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    Check friends’ and relatives’ smoke alarms on Older People’s Day

    1st October is Older People’s Day and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people who support older… Read more

  • Worcester retired firefighter and Army veteran treks WW2 Pyrenees Freedom Trail for Fire Fighters Charity

    Worcester retired firefighter and Army veteran treks WW2 Pyrenees Freedom Trail for Fire Fighters Charity

    A Worcester retired firefighter and firefighting charity fundraiser has recently returned home from an epic trek across the Pyrenees to… Read more

  • HWFRS team achieve second place in World Rescue Challenge 2022 in Luxembourg

    HWFRS team achieve second place in World Rescue Challenge 2022 in Luxembourg

    A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service ‘Extrication’ team have recently returned home from Luxembourg after clinching second place… Read more

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    Keeping your student digs fire safe with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

    In this week’s Student Fire Safety Week (26 September – 2 October), Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS)… Read more

  • Dying 2 Drive well under way, teaching young people vital road safety lessons

    Dying 2 Drive well under way, teaching young people vital road safety lessons

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s popular road safety event Dying 2 Drive is now well under, teaching young… Read more

  • Chief Fire Officer signs Book of Condolence at Hindlip Hall

    Chief Fire Officer signs Book of Condolence at Hindlip Hall

    Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer, Jon Pryce,… Read more

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    Bromsgrove Police and Fire Station Open Day postponed

    Due to the current period of official mourning after the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll, the Bromsgrove Police… Read more

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    Hereford Fire Station Open Day postponed.

    Due to the sad death of Her Majesty The Queen, and the current period of official mourning, the Hereford Fire… Read more

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    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service offers condolences on the death of Her Majesty The Queen

    On behalf of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, the Chief Fire Officer, Jon Pryce, and the Chair of… 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

  • Wyre Forest Fire Station cleaner Sue nets award for her hard work

    Wyre Forest Fire Station cleaner Sue nets award for her hard work

    A cleaner at Wyre Forest Fire Station has netted a top award for her work and for her positive influence… Read more

  • September is 30days30daysUK month with daily preparedness & protection tips – so track our social media channels for wide range of messages

    September is 30days30daysUK month with daily preparedness & protection tips – so track our social media channels for wide range of messages

    September is approaching fast – and that means so is our 30days30waysUK personal protection and preparedness campaign. Read more

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    Get Sweeping for Chimney Fire Safety Week and help to keep your family safe

    As autumn approaches, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is asking homeowners as part of Chimney Fire Safety Week… Read more

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    NFCC Position Statement on Fire and Rescue Service Pay 2022

    The National Fire Chiefs Council has released a position statement on Fire and Rescue Service pay 2022. Read more

  • Evesham firefighter acquires ‘mew’ family member after colleagues were called out to local flat

    Evesham firefighter acquires ‘mew’ family member after colleagues were called out to local flat

    When an Evesham firefighter’s colleagues were called to a flat in the town, little did he realise that he’d end… Read more

  • Stourport on Severn fire crew commander takes ‘hockey gold’ at World and Police Fire Games in Rotterdam

    Stourport on Severn fire crew commander takes ‘hockey gold’ at World and Police Fire Games in Rotterdam

    A Stourport on Severn firefighter has recently returned from Rotterdam after helping his team win gold for the UK Fire… Read more

  • Worcester retired firefighter and Army veteran to trek WW2 Pyrenees Freedom Trail for Fire Fighters Charity

    Worcester retired firefighter and Army veteran to trek WW2 Pyrenees Freedom Trail for Fire Fighters Charity

    Worcester retired firefighter and Army veteran Dave Smith will be taking on the rugged WW2 Discover Adventure Pyrenees Freedom Trail… Read more

  • Service responds to almost 200 callouts this week with Amber Alert forecasting even higher temperatures this weekend – so please take extra care

    Service responds to almost 200 callouts this week with Amber Alert forecasting even higher temperatures this weekend – so please take extra care

    At the end of a week that has seen nearly 200 callouts to a variety of incidents across our two… Read more

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    Please don’t drop litter – it’s a serious fire hazard

    Following reports of a large quantity of discarded litter strewn across Hartlebury Common over the weekend, including cigarette ends and… Read more

  • Do you have enough smoke alarms and do they work? Summer heatwave an ideal time to check.

    Do you have enough smoke alarms and do they work? Summer heatwave an ideal time to check.

    Smoke alarm purchasing is the National Fire Chief Council’s ‘Theme of the Month’ for August, so there is no better… Read more

  • Public Consultation: Attendance Performance Measure

    Public Consultation: Attendance Performance Measure

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging everyone to have their say on a proposal to update the… Read more

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    Audit of accounts public inspection notice 2021-22

    From 1 August to 9 September 2022, between 9.00am and 5.00pm Mondays to Thursdays (4.00pm Fridays) on weekdays, any person… Read more