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    AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2026

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Notice is hereby given under Regulation 15(2)(b) of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 that from 1stJuly 2026 to 11th August 2026 inclusive, between 9.00am and 5.00pm Mondays to Thursdays (4.00pm Fridays) on weekdays any person may inspect, and make copies of the

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  • Spate of incidents prompts tumble dryer reminder

    Spate of incidents prompts tumble dryer reminder

    After a recent surge in the number of tumble dryer fires, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding… Read more

  • HWFRS: Working smoke alarms on every level of your home are a must

    HWFRS: Working smoke alarms on every level of your home are a must

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people that at least one working smoke alarm on every level… Read more

  • Malvern Fire Station’s doors open on Safety Saturdays

    Malvern Fire Station’s doors open on Safety Saturdays

    Malvern Fire Station’s doors will be open to the public during August with a series of Safety Saturdays. Read more

  • Aerial ladder platform helps crews fight severe fire in derelict building

    Aerial ladder platform helps crews fight severe fire in derelict building

    The aerial ladder platform from Worcester Fire Station was required at a severe fire in Cofton Hackett, near Birmingham. Read more

  • Four crews tackle building fire near Hereford

    Four crews tackle building fire near Hereford

    Four Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called out to a building fire near Hereford at 3.37am… Read more

  • Be safe with your barbecues this summer

    Be safe with your barbecues this summer

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is calling on people to take extra care with barbecues over the summer… Read more

  • Crews ferry occupants of stranded narrowboat to safety from river

    Crews ferry occupants of stranded narrowboat to safety from river

    Specialist water crews came to the rescue when a narrowboat got stranded in the dark in the middle of the… Read more

  • Fire safety advice on bonfires

    Fire safety advice on bonfires

    We have responded to a number of fires in the open and out-of-control bonfires in the last few weeks across… Read more

  • Ross-on-Wye restaurant and owner ordered to pay £32,000 in fines and costs for Fire Safety breaches

    Ross-on-Wye restaurant and owner ordered to pay £32,000 in fines and costs for Fire Safety breaches

    A Ross-on-Wye restaurant and its owner have been fined for fire safety breaches. Read more

  • Crews help man out of building after Redditch fire

    Crews help man out of building after Redditch fire

    Firefighters helped a man out of a building in Redditch after being called at 8.30pm on Friday 21 July to… Read more

  • Put safety first when cooking up summer feasts

    Put safety first when cooking up summer feasts

    Many children across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will now be spending more time in the kitchen with the summer holidays here. Read more

  • Environment Agency and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service team up to highlight water safety

    Environment Agency and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service team up to highlight water safety

    The summer holidays are fast approaching and after the hottest June on record, many school and college pupils will be… Read more

  • On-call firefighters share their stories

    On-call firefighters share their stories

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is always on the look-out for new on-call firefighters. Read more

  • Please read if you use an e-bike or e-scooter

    Please read if you use an e-bike or e-scooter

    E-bikes and e-scooters are becoming increasingly popular. Read more

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    Give us your views on potential risks and issues to community and HWFRS

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is looking for your views. Read more

  • Kitten named after crew member who helped rescue him

    Kitten named after crew member who helped rescue him

    A cute kitten got himself into a spot of bother when he became trapped in the metalwork of a lamp… Read more

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    Stop Battery Fires public safety film launched to raise awareness

    In response to increased reports of fires caused by batteries and electricals containing batteries in the waste and recycling system.… Read more

  • Potential on-call recruits welcome at Peterchurch Fire Station open day

    Potential on-call recruits welcome at Peterchurch Fire Station open day

    Peterchurch Fire Station is hosting an on-call recruitment drive at its first open day in four years on Sunday 16… Read more

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    Recruitment evening for Fire Cadets

    HWFRS Fire Cadets are recruiting. Read more

  • Droitwich Fire Station to host popular open day

    Droitwich Fire Station to host popular open day

    Droitwich Fire Station is hosting its ever-popular open day on Saturday 15 July. Read more

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    National Fire Chiefs Council alert public to e-bike and e-scooter fire safety advice

    The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is alerting the public to fire safety advice following an e-bike fire which tragically… Read more

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    NFCC successful in bid to seek amendment to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions)

    From Thursday 6 July, Fire & Rescue Authorities are now listed in the schedule 1 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974… Read more

  • Firefighters complete charity challenge to remember popular former colleague

    Firefighters complete charity challenge to remember popular former colleague

    A determined Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service-led team battled humidity and the thunder to continue the fundraising legacy… Read more

  • HWFRS reminder over use of extension leads

    HWFRS reminder over use of extension leads

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people of the dangers of misusing extension leads after fire ravaged… Read more