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    HWFRS Supports Register Your Appliance Week 2026

    This week (19-23 January 2026) we are asking everyone across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to register their appliances. We urge all households and businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to register their machines, to ensure the manufacturer knows where to find them in case a free safety repair is ever needed.  Whether newly-purchased, long-installed or pre-loved, registration is vital for fire safety. Survey statistics provided by AMDEA by OnePoll From dripping taps and over-flowing…

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  • Two on-call firefighters at Worcester Fire Station rewarded for service to their communities

    Two on-call firefighters at Worcester Fire Station rewarded for service to their communities

    Two on-call members of staff at Worcester Fire Station have received awards for their service to the community. Read more

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    Condolences to the Royal Family on the death of Prince Philip

    As you are undoubtedly aware, we have just received the sad news of the death of Prince Phillip. 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

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    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

  • Fire Service launches new Community Risk Management Plan

    Fire Service launches new Community Risk Management Plan

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has now launched its new Community Risk Management Plan 2021-25 (CRMP), which… Read more

  • Two staff members have given 70 years of service to their communities

    Two staff members have given 70 years of service to their communities

    Two senior members of staff at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s Fire Control department have received awards after… Read more

  • New Chief Fire Officer for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

    New Chief Fire Officer for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

    On 1 April, Jonathon Pryce takes over as Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive for Hereford & Worcester Fire and… Read more

  • Lisa wins Silver Axe as top recruit from new intake

    Lisa wins Silver Axe as top recruit from new intake

    On 25 Jan 2021, 17 whole-time recruits started on their fire service apprenticeship scheme journey at the Fire Service College. Read more

  • “We have lost an incredible colleague, and friend, who stood up for what he believed in”

    “We have lost an incredible colleague, and friend, who stood up for what he believed in”

    It is with great sadness that Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue (HWFRS) has announced the tragic and untimely death… Read more

  • No Smoking Day is a good chance to remember how dangerous smoking can be in the home

    No Smoking Day is a good chance to remember how dangerous smoking can be in the home

    Smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK. Fires from smokers’ materials still result… Read more

  • Becoming an on-call firefighter has made Chris feel a real part of his community

    Becoming an on-call firefighter has made Chris feel a real part of his community

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has a responsibility to keep our communities safe in both our cities, our… Read more

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    New Blue Light Hub Moves Closer for Redditch

    A new, fit-for-purpose, joint police and fire station at the heart of the community in Redditch has moved a step… Read more

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    Smoke alarms save lives. Make sure yours work. Test them now.

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

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    Fire safety warning after tragic outcome of incident in Hanbury Road, Droitwich

    Three Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews – one from Droitwich and two from Worcester – were called… Read more

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    Stay safe from fire on Pancake Day

    Shrove Tuesday marks the beginning of Lent, when hundreds of people throughout the country make pancakes, before they begin a… Read more

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    Sharp-eyed sisters’ swift action prevents an even worse disaster for young family

    The early action of two young women out on their evening exercise in Redditch could have prevented a major tragedy. Read more

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    Sky lanterns may look pretty but they pose a serious fire risk

    With the Chinese New Year fast approaching, make fire safety a priority. Read more

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    Why not use cooking lessons as a chance to pass on fire safety knowhow

    During lockdown, many children across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be spending more time in the kitchen. Read more

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    Firefighters tackle blaze at Droitwich school

    This morning (25 January) at approximately 01:45, firefighters from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) were called to… Read more

  • Business as usual despite the snow

    Business as usual despite the snow

    Rest assured that we are fully operational in both counties today despite the snowy weather. Read more

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    Fire service issues home safety advice

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is asking everyone to be extra careful, to avoid fires happening in the first… Read more

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    Never drive or walk into flood water

    Heavy rain is again forecast to fall for the rest of today, overnight and into tomorrow (Thursday). Read more

  • Twelve appliances attended barn fire at Kings Pyon near Hereford

    Twelve appliances attended barn fire at Kings Pyon near Hereford

    Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to a serious agricultural building fire in Kings Pyon, near Hereford… Read more