News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Unsafe electric blankets replaced

Tuesday 31 January 2012

Nearly half of the electric blankets tested during a safety testing session in Bromsgrove last week proved to be defective.

Roof fire, Newnham Bridge

Tuesday 31 January 2012

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to a roof fire in Newnham Bridge in Tenbury Wells at around 7.10pm last night (Monday 30 January).

Car on Railway Crossing

Wednesday 25 January 2012

Firefighters were called to a railway crossing in Malvern yesterday morning (Tuesday 25 January) to help remove a car that had become stuck on the crossing following a road traffic collision.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has re-issued its kitchen safety advice following an incident at a flat in Worcester yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 25 January) involving an overheated chip pan.

Boiler room fire, Wythall

Tuesday 24 January 2012

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to the Phoenix Group offices in Wythall Green Way in Wythall at around 8.50am this morning (Tuesday 24 January) following reports of a fire at the premises.

Fire Service celebrates its successes

Monday 23 January 2012

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) celebrated the achievements of more than 50 members of staff at a Celebration of Success event held at the Guildhall in Worcester on Friday night (20 January). John Hodges, Area Commander with H&WFRS, acted as Master of Ceremonies for the evening, while Chief Fire Officer Mark Yates presented each staff member with a framed certificate to recognise their individual achievement. The Chairman of the Fire and Rescue Authority, Cllr Derek Prodger MBE also attended the event and assisted the Chief Fire Officer to present awards.

Urban Search & Rescue Crew Called to Pub Fire

Monday 23 January 2012

The Service’s Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) team was called to a pub near Malvern yesterday morning (Sunday 22 January) to help shore up a fireplace involved in a fire.

Fire in Bromyard

Monday 23 January 2012

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire at a house in Old Road in Bromyard at around 3.40pm on Sunday afternoon (22 January).