News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Keep your vehicle well maintained this spring

Thursday 28 March 2013

With the clocks going forward this weekend, we’re all hoping that spring is finally in sight. The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is using the arrival of British Summer Time as an opportunity to remind motorists to keep their vehicles well maintained and ensure they’re in good condition for spring, especially for those people who have long journeys planned over the Easter holidays.

Further advice issued after spike in chimney fires

Monday 25 March 2013

A sharp spike in chimney fires over the weekend has prompted Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) to re-issue its chimney safety advice.

Man rescued from cellar

Monday 25 March 2013

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s (HWFRS) Line Rescue Team was called out earlier today (Monday 25 March) after a man fell 8ft into a cellar in a property in Teme Street in Tenbury Wells.

Fire Control Room officially opened

Monday 25 March 2013

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s (HWFRS) new control room has been officially opened at its headquarters site.

Motorists warned to take care in snow

Friday 22 March 2013

With yet further snow forecast over the Midlands region tonight and into Saturday, the Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is reminding motorists to take extra care on the roads over the weekend. The Met Office has issued an amber warning of further snow in the region and the potential for travel disruption.

Charity car wash, Pershore

Thursday 21 March 2013

Firefighters from Pershore will be holding a charity car wash in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity next weekend.

Charity car wash, Droitwich

Thursday 21 March 2013

Firefighters from Droitwich will be holding a charity car wash at the station next weekend in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity.

Test your alarms as you change your clocks

Thursday 21 March 2013

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging residents across the two counties to test their smoke alarms as they change their clocks next weekend.

Crews assist with motorway collision

Tuesday 19 March 2013

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to the M42 motorway near Bromsgrove last night (Monday 18 March) to assist with a collision involving two lorries.