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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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  • Animal rescue capability enhanced with arrival of new HWFRS appliances

    Animal rescue capability enhanced with arrival of new HWFRS appliances

    Animals in danger will find themselves in even safer hands when the fire service is called out to their assistance,… Read more

  • Challenging firefighting exercise takes place at Defford Airfield training facility

    Challenging firefighting exercise takes place at Defford Airfield training facility

    HWFRS firefighters from across Worcestershire have taken part in a challenging ‘command and control’ exercise at the Service’s Defford Airfield… 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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    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service supports Dementia Action Week

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is again supporting Dementia Action Week, running from 16 – 22 May. Read more

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    HWFRS is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week to help combat loneliness

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week across the two counties. Read more

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    Crews fighting significant fire in Redditch

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called at 04:57 to a building fire on an industrial estate… Read more

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    Fire Kills campaign makes itself heard in Deaf Awareness Week

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is reaching out to those who are deaf or who have a… Read more

  • Long-serving officer stands down after 45 years’ service

    Long-serving officer stands down after 45 years’ service

    One of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s longest serving members of staff has headed off into retirement after… Read more

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    HWFRS topped the list for highest number of water rescues nationally

    This week’s Be Water Aware event provides a timely reminder of the dangers of being in and around water, especially… Read more

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    Everyday activities near water can put you at risk of drowning, so be ‘water aware’

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is joining other fire services across the UK and asking people to stay… Read more

  • Don’t compromise on safety when saving on energy bills

    Don’t compromise on safety when saving on energy bills

    Firefighters in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are reminding people not to imperil their safety and that of loved ones when saving… Read more

  • Help is here to reduce smoking fire risk

    Help is here to reduce smoking fire risk

    If you are a smoker, or know someone who is, you will have heard many reasons why you should consider… Read more

  • HWFRS load up two huge Cape Buffalo in preparation for move to new home

    HWFRS load up two huge Cape Buffalo in preparation for move to new home

    On 7 April, HWFRS crews deployed to West Midlands Safari & Leisure Park (WMSP), with Large Animal Rescue (LAR) crews… Read more

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    Fire at Wolverley High School

    Hereford and Worcester Fire & Rescue Service sent six fire appliances and an Incident Command Unit to a fire in… Read more

  • Motorcyclists being encouraged to ‘Think Bike’ and sign up for free practical safety courses this April – still spaces available

    Motorcyclists being encouraged to ‘Think Bike’ and sign up for free practical safety courses this April – still spaces available

    Motorcyclists across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are joining forces with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and other agencies this… Read more

  • HWFRS team drive fire engine to Poland to support Ukraine firefighters

    HWFRS team drive fire engine to Poland to support Ukraine firefighters

    Following a request from the Home Office and National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) all UK Fire Services were asked to… Read more

  • Free ‘Biker Down’ courses across the two counties in April

    Free ‘Biker Down’ courses across the two counties in April

    Bikers across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to attend a free 3.5 hour ‘Biker Down’ course next month, offering potentially… Read more

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    Completion of the External Audit 2020/21

    External Audit of the Authority comprises three areas: Statement of AccountsValue for Money (VFM) ReviewWhole of Government Accounts (WGA) and… Read more

  • Female officer heads up performance and information in Service

    Female officer heads up performance and information in Service

    To mark International Women’s Day this week (8 March), we’re profiling different female fire service staff this week, all of… Read more

  • HWFRS donates equipment and fire appliance to Ukraine

    HWFRS donates equipment and fire appliance to Ukraine

    This weekend, HWFRS are contributing to an NFCC initiative to deliver kit and equipment safely and quickly to Ukraine to… Read more

  • Female officer plays key roles in Technical Fire Safety and Fire Investigation

    Female officer plays key roles in Technical Fire Safety and Fire Investigation

    To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, we’re profiling different female fire service staff throughout this week, all of… Read more

  • Female officer at centre of mission-critical policies and procedures within fire service

    Female officer at centre of mission-critical policies and procedures within fire service

    To mark International Women’s Day (on 8 March), we’re profiling different female fire service staff this week, all of whom… Read more

  • Become a community volunteer with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and make a difference to your counties

    Become a community volunteer with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and make a difference to your counties

    Community Volunteers are still being sought by Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) to join our ranks and… Read more

  • Female staff member plays key role in Service as Assistant Director – Prevention

    Female staff member plays key role in Service as Assistant Director – Prevention

    To mark International Women’s Day this week (8 March), we’re profiling different female fire service staff throughout this week, all… Read more