News & Events

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (today, 3 December 2019), HWFRS is encouraging people with mobility issues to consider home fire safety and escape route planning.

Christmas dinner, wrapping presents, decorating your home – there is a lot to think about this Christmas.

An event designed to shine a spotlight on coercive and controlling behaviour took place yesterday (28 November).

Following the national media coverage of the recent fire at a student residence in Bolton, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is reminding landlords and accommodation providers to be aware of their legal obligations with regards to fire safety.

During BRAKE Road Safety Week, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to give plenty of thought to the needs of the emergency services when they park.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is warning the public, to use caution on the counties’ roads while floodwater remains a problem.

Heavy rain is again forecast to fall overnight and into tomorrow (Thursday) so with ground still saturated after the last episode two weeks ago, there is a further risk of flash flooding throughout the two counties with water running off on to roads.

As part of Electrical Fire Safety Week from 11 to 17 November, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is warning people not to let electrical failures set their world alight.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is issuing advice to help people to stay safe at Bonfire Night events.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Keith Chance of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service responds to the Grenfell Tower Phase 1 report: