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    50 UK Deaths Linked to Emollients since 2020: Protecting everyone, especially smokers in Herefordshire and Worcestershire

    Do you know or care for someone who smokes in bed and uses emollients in Herefordshire and Worcestershire? A recent fire caused by smoking in bed has again shown how fast a quiet moment can turn into a life threatening emergency. Smoking remains the leading cause of fatal house fires, and the risk is even

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  • Chief Fire Officer pays tribute to community for support this year, with reminder to keep fire and weather safety in mind at Christmas

    Chief Fire Officer pays tribute to community for support this year, with reminder to keep fire and weather safety in mind at Christmas

    As the festive holiday approaches I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on another busy year for your fire… Read more

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    Don’t let fire make your celebrations a wash out this Christmas

    Present-wrapping, decorating your home and dinner with all the trimmings will hopefully take our minds off other concerns this yuletide.… Read more

  • Regular equipment and safety checks can help to avoid problems

    Regular equipment and safety checks can help to avoid problems

    Within the last three months, Kidderminster has experience two very significant industrial fires (both of which required in excess of… Read more

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    Are you ready for winter and what the weather can throw at you?

    As the nights get colder and dark for longer, the chances of severe weather increase. Storms, floods and other extreme… Read more

  • Extent of Hoo Farm fire revealed in latest pictures

    Extent of Hoo Farm fire revealed in latest pictures

    Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce has been at the scene of the #HooFarm fire again this morning with ACFO Guy… Read more

  • Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s latest wholetime firefighters formally ‘welcomed aboard’ at glittering pass-out celebration

    Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s latest wholetime firefighters formally ‘welcomed aboard’ at glittering pass-out celebration

    15 wholetime firefighters finally received their pass-out certificates at a delayed but still very special celebration last week, after a… Read more

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    Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce praises commitment of crews

    Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce has visited the site of the #Hoofarm fire again today: “Good access now made with… Read more

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    Fire on Hoo Farm industrial estate remains significant

    The fire at Kidderminster’s Hoo Farm Industrial Estate remains a significant incident for the multi-agency responders involved in tackling the… Read more

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    Large fire on Hoo Road Industrial Estate, Kidderminster

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are currently attending a large fire on Frederick Road, Hoo Farm Industrial Estate… Read more

  • Book up a free Home Fire Safety visit to stay safe at home: HWFRS tells residents on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    Book up a free Home Fire Safety visit to stay safe at home: HWFRS tells residents on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    Today (3 December 2021) is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS)… Read more

  • HWFRS collects nearly £98k worth of recyclable clothing handed over by generous public – over 482 tonnes!

    HWFRS collects nearly £98k worth of recyclable clothing handed over by generous public – over 482 tonnes!

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has collected over 482 tonnes of unwanted clothing in in its Fire Fighters… Read more

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    Whte Ribbon Day – a chance to stand up and say no to violence against women

    Thursday, 25 November is White Ribbon Day 2021 – say ‘no’ to violence against women Read more

  • Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service urges everyone to be ‘carbon monoxide aware’ during CO Awareness Week 2021

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service urges everyone to be ‘carbon monoxide aware’ during CO Awareness Week 2021

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to test their carbon monoxide alarms to ensure they are… Read more

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    Don’t let an electrical failure set your world ablaze

    As part of Electrical Fire Safety Week from 22 to 28 November, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS)… Read more

  • Firefighters receive long service medals at awards ceremony

    Firefighters receive long service medals at awards ceremony

    Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce has expressed his pride in HWFRS as he presented awards at the Worcestershire section of… Read more

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    Help save lives by parking sensibly during Road Safety Week – and be a Road Safety Hero

    This week is Road Safety Week (15-21 November), sponsored by road safety charity BRAKE, and Hereford & Worcester Fire and… Read more

  • Brothers rewarded for long service at awards ceremony

    Brothers rewarded for long service at awards ceremony

    The remarkable contribution made by two Leintwardine brothers to Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service was celebrated at an… Read more

  • Firefighters receive long service medals at awards ceremony

    Firefighters receive long service medals at awards ceremony

    Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce has expressed his pride in HWFRS as he presented awards at the Herefordshire section of… Read more

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    Be ‘fire aware’ when settling in at college after excitement of Freshers Week

    As students get used to university and college life after the excitements of Freshers Week, Hereford & Worcester Fire and… Read more

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    Be cautious if you’re having Guy Fawkes celebrations at home this year – even better why not visit an organised event?

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging people to think twice about having firework celebrations at home… Read more

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    Wear ‘fire-safer’ costumes for a fun Halloween – says Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding parents and anyone looking after children to keep their youngsters safe… Read more

  • Broadway firefighter takes third place in 18-29s category at British Firefighters Challenge and raises money for Muscular Dystrophy

    Broadway firefighter takes third place in 18-29s category at British Firefighters Challenge and raises money for Muscular Dystrophy

    On call firefighter Chris Toye, from Broadway station, has achieved third place in the 18-29s category of the prestigious British… Read more

  • Hereford firefighter puts best feet forward for over 26 miles in Manchester Marathon to raise money for sick children

    Hereford firefighter puts best feet forward for over 26 miles in Manchester Marathon to raise money for sick children

    HWFRS Watch Commander Tom Rowberry has put his best feet forward to run the Manchester Marathon and raise money for… Read more

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    HWFRS helps spread the registration message this Product Safety Week

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding appliance owners to register their fridges, washing machines or dishwashers this… Read more