News Archive
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Accidental fires started by smoking materials kill more people than any other type of fire
Monday 11 March 2024
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting National No Smoking Day on Wednesday 13 March.
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Memorial stone will honour two firefighters who lost their lives in 1974 Hurcott Mill tragedy
Wednesday 06 March 2024
On Friday 8 March 2024 it will be the 50th anniversary of the Hurcott Paper Mill fire in Kidderminster, where Watch Manager Bob Crampin and Firefighter Keith Marshall were killed in the line of duty.
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Smoke alarms save lives. Make sure yours work. Test them now
Friday 01 March 2024
As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is asking people to test their smoke alarms regularly and make testing them part of their household routine.
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Organisations receive memento of their Chief Fire Officer’s Employers Awards
Monday 26 February 2024
Following the recent Hereford and Worcester Award Ceremonies, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has presented the four recipients with framed photographs as a memento of their ‘Chief Fire Officer’s Employers Awards’.
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The Honest Truth - Working with local driving instructors to keep young drivers safe on the roads
Thursday 15 February 2024
Approved Driving Instructors across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire have the chance to sign up to a funded subscription of ‘The Honest Truth’ – an established road safety education campaign which aims to keep young drivers safe on the roads through bitesize information delivered during driving lessons.
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Have fun but stay safe in the kitchen
Wednesday 14 February 2024
During the February half term, many children across Herefordshire & Worcestershire will be spending more time in the kitchen.
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Pancakes are delicious but stay safe when you're making them
Friday 09 February 2024
Shrove Tuesday will see hundreds of people up and down the country taking out their frying pan, mixing up some batter and making pancakes.
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HWFRS launches public consultation on Resource Review
Monday 08 January 2024
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is launching a period of public consultation on a Resource Review on Monday, 8 January.
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How many smoke alarms do you have?
Thursday 04 January 2024
Latest fire statistics reveal that one smoke alarm may not be enough to provide you with the best chance of escaping a fire in the home.
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Drivers advised not to drive into flood water
Thursday 04 January 2024
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are advising drivers to take extreme care while driving and not to enter flood water during the current spate conditions.