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  • Kidderminster Business Owner Sentenced Following Serious Fire Safety Offences

    A Kidderminster business owner has been sentenced at Worcester Crown Court following a successful prosecution by Hereford & Worcester Fire Authority for serious breaches of fire safety legislation. On 8 October 2026, Ansar Javaid, sole trader of Milan Pizza, 15 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, DY10 1QG, appeared before Worcester Crown Court and pleaded guilty to two…

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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

  • Kidderminster pupils get a realistic insight into staying safe on our roads in hard-hitting “Dying to Drive” workshop.

    Kidderminster pupils get a realistic insight into staying safe on our roads in hard-hitting “Dying to Drive” workshop.

    Some 90 Year 11 students from King Charles 1 School and Sixth Form Centre in Kidderminster have attended Hereford &… Read more

  • Is that item a scald or burn risk to your children? Help drive down accidents on National Burn Awareness Day

    Is that item a scald or burn risk to your children? Help drive down accidents on National Burn Awareness Day

    On National Burn Awareness Day, 13 October 2021, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is aiming to drive down… Read more

  • Snuff out fire risk during Candle Fire Safety Week

    Snuff out fire risk during Candle Fire Safety Week

    As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is asking people to take… Read more

  • Worcester Fire Station receives defibrillator thanks to support from Droitwich AED

    Worcester Fire Station receives defibrillator thanks to support from Droitwich AED

    A life-saving device has been installed outside Worcester Fire Station, in a bid to help save the lives of people… Read more

  • Do you have enough smoke alarms in your home and when did you last check them?

    Do you have enough smoke alarms in your home and when did you last check them?

    October is Check Your Smoke Alarm month in the Fire Kills campaign, so HWFRS is urging people to test their… Read more

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    Bin fires causing concerns for fire crews in Ledbury

    A spate of deliberate, small fires has been providing an unwelcome distraction for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service… Read more

  • Pershore knitter helps Fire Service bring teddy comfort to youngsters during fire and rescue callouts

    Pershore knitter helps Fire Service bring teddy comfort to youngsters during fire and rescue callouts

    A generous Pershore resident has been putting her knitting needles to excellent use to support the fire service and the… Read more

  • Let us know about your public firework display

    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

    On Older People’s Day (October 1), Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people who support older friends… Read more

  • HWFRS bags haul of awards at UKRO National Festival of Rescue in Tyne and Wear

    HWFRS bags haul of awards at UKRO National Festival of Rescue in Tyne and Wear

    Teams from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) have returned with a haul of awards from the national… Read more

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    Ensure that you are following the regulations if you are storing petrol

    In the current exceptional circumstances, more households than usual may be storing petrol. Read more

  • Notice of delayed audit to final accounts

    Notice of delayed audit to final accounts

    The audit of the draft statement of accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021 for Hereford and Worcester Fire… Read more

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    Thanks to everyone who supported us with generous help during the Park Street fire

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service wish to thank Kidderminster people for their support by staying away from the… 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

  • Herefordshire schools support return of Dying 2 Drive scheme

    Herefordshire schools support return of Dying 2 Drive scheme

    Schools from across Herefordshire attended the Dying 2 Drive event held at Leominster Police Station during the last week. Read more