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  • Image of man putting up a smoke alarm, with the words buying a smoke alarm isn't optional next to it. Aimed at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Residents

    Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents: Smoke alarms aren’t optional, they’re lifesaving.

    This month, we’re encouraging everyone across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to check that they have working smoke alarms installed in their homes. Purchasing a smoke alarm isn’t optional, it’s lifesaving. It’s essential to know how to identify smoke alarms that meet safety regulations and to understand exactly where they should be installed to give you and…

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  • Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents: Smoke alarms aren’t optional, they’re lifesaving.

    Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents: Smoke alarms aren’t optional, they’re lifesaving.

    This month, we’re encouraging everyone across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to check that they have working smoke alarms installed in their… Read more

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  • HWFRS Supports Register Your Appliance Week 2026

    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… Read more

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  • Crans-Montana Nightclub Fire

    Crans-Montana Nightclub Fire

    Thoughts are with those that lost their lives, were injured or were affected by this tragedy.  HWFRS Fire Safety Officers… Read more

  • Yellow Alert Weather Warning – Stay safe Herefordshire & Worcestershire

    Yellow Alert Weather Warning – Stay safe Herefordshire & Worcestershire

    The Met Office has issued multiple yellow warnings for ice across Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Residents and businesses are advised to:… Read more

  • Amber Alert Weather Warning – Stay safe Herefordshire & Worcestershire

    Amber Alert Weather Warning – Stay safe Herefordshire & Worcestershire

    The Met Office has issued multiple yellow and amber weather warnings over the next 48hrs for strong winds, heavy rain,… Read more

  • Chief Fire Officer Grateful for the Support of the Farming Community in Herefordshire and Worcestershire

    Chief Fire Officer Grateful for the Support of the Farming Community in Herefordshire and Worcestershire

    Over the last five years, we have attended an average of 8,000 emergency incidents each year across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We are continually grateful… Read more

  • Christmas Warning: Electric Scooters & Electric Bikes Fire Risks

    Christmas Warning: Electric Scooters & Electric Bikes Fire Risks

    As Christmas shopping continues across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, the Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to carefully consider safety… Read more

  • ‘Fast. Fierce. Fatal.’ – HWFRS highlights the dangers of fires from lithium-ion batteries 

    ‘Fast. Fierce. Fatal.’ – HWFRS highlights the dangers of fires from lithium-ion batteries 

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has today (24 Nov) added its voice to a powerful awareness campaign, ‘Fast.… Read more

  • Why not visit an organised event – it can be a great way to celebrate Guy Fawkes night

    Why not visit an organised event – it can be a great way to celebrate Guy Fawkes night

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

  • Tricks, Treats & Top Safety Tips for a Spooktacular Halloween

    Tricks, Treats & Top Safety Tips for a Spooktacular Halloween

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

  • HWFRS is aiming to drive down the number of burns and scalds by joining forces with the Children’s Burns Trust and British Burn Association

    HWFRS is aiming to drive down the number of burns and scalds by joining forces with the Children’s Burns Trust and British Burn Association

    Highlighting the dangers of hot liquid burns to children on National Burn Awareness Day 2025 Most accidents that cause these… Read more

  • Crews at gas leak in Southern Avenue, Leominster

    Crews at gas leak in Southern Avenue, Leominster

    A crew from Leominster Fire Station is currently (Friday afternoon, 10 October) attending a gas leak in Southern Avenue, Leominster.… Read more

  • Tumble dryer recall issued after report from HWFRS

    Tumble dryer recall issued after report from HWFRS

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has played a significant role in the recall of several thousand potentially dangerous… Read more

  • October Could Save Your Life – Test Smoke Alarms in Herefordshire & Worcestershire

    October Could Save Your Life – Test Smoke Alarms in Herefordshire & Worcestershire

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, as part of the national Fire Kills Campaign, is urging people to test… Read more

  • Fire Doors can be our first line of defence in a fire

    Fire Doors can be our first line of defence in a fire

    Fire doors are often the first line of defence in a fire especially when we are asleep and at our… Read more

  • Former HWFRS Chief Fire Officer Mark Yates QFSM has passed away

    Former HWFRS Chief Fire Officer Mark Yates QFSM has passed away

    Former Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer Mark Yates QFSM passed away on Friday, 19 September… Read more

  • The purrfect end to Tenbury Wells cat burglar mystery

    The purrfect end to Tenbury Wells cat burglar mystery

    A mysterious run of overnight alarm activations at Tenbury Wells Fire Station has come to a purrfect conclusion. The happy… Read more

  • Get Your Chimney Swept in Herefordshire & Worcestershire Before Winter Hits

    Get Your Chimney Swept in Herefordshire & Worcestershire Before Winter Hits

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is supporting Chimney Fire Safety Week (1-8 September), which is part of the Government’s Fire… Read more

  • Major Fire at Raven Hotel, Droitwich – Successfully Extinguished

    Major Fire at Raven Hotel, Droitwich – Successfully Extinguished

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service responded swiftly to a significant fire at the historic Raven Hotel in Droitwich,… Read more

  • Fuel your summer adventures across Herefordshire and Worcestershire—but charge with care

    Fuel your summer adventures across Herefordshire and Worcestershire—but charge with care

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue is urging e-bike and e-scooter users to have fun but stay safe this summer.… Read more

  • World Drowning Prevention Day: When Knowledge Becomes Lifesaving Power

    World Drowning Prevention Day: When Knowledge Becomes Lifesaving Power

    This World Drowning Prevention Day, agencies across West Mercia are uniting, alongside the families of those affected by drowning to… Read more

  • Heat Wave Open Fires across the two counties

    Heat Wave Open Fires across the two counties

    Over the weekend, there was an unprecedented number of calls due to the heat wave, many of which linked to… Read more

  • Notice of conclusion of audit 2023-24

    Notice of conclusion of audit 2023-24

    HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 NOTICE OF CONCLUSION OF AUDIT The Accounts… Read more

  • Say no to garden bonfires this summer: fire safety warning for Herefordshire & Worcestershire

    Say no to garden bonfires this summer: fire safety warning for Herefordshire & Worcestershire

    Bonfire Safety Tips  We don’t recommend having a bonfire in your garden. They can easily get out of hand and… Read more