News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Tumble Drier Fire

Wednesday 29 May 2013

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to fire in Astley Close in Redditch last night (Tuesday 28 May) following the activation of a smoke alarm at the property.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is using this year’s Boat Safety Week (25 – 31 May) to promote fire safety to boat owners who use the many miles of rivers and canals across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

On-Call Firefighters Needed in Herefordshire

Tuesday 28 May 2013

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is looking to attract extra ‘on call’ firefighters to work out of several of its fire stations in Herefordshire, and to help with this recruitment campaign, local Firefighter Leanne Player has agreed to talk about her experience on the retained duty system.

Emergency Services Open Day in Hereford

Tuesday 28 May 2013

Following the success of a similar event last year, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) and West Mercia Police are once again joining forces to give residents of Herefordshire an opportunity to gain an exciting insight into their work.

Horsebox Rescue Prompts Warning

Friday 24 May 2013

Firefighters from Redditch were called at 9.45am yesterday morning (Wednesday 22 May) to Barnt Green to help rescue a horse with its leg stuck through the floor of a horse-box.

Large Fire at Cooking Oil Recycling Factory

Tuesday 21 May 2013

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to a fire at a cooking oil recycling factory in Stourport-on-Severn just before 10.20pm last night (Monday 20 May).

Mobile home destroyed in fire

Monday 20 May 2013

The Fire Service is issuing a smoke alarm reminder after a mobile home in Hereford was destroyed in a fire at the weekend.

Warning following shed fire

Monday 20 May 2013

A shed fire in Moreton-on-Lugg near Hereford last night (Sunday 19 May) has prompted the Fire Service to issue a warning on the safe use of heaters in outside buildings.

Response to Fire Service Report

Friday 17 May 2013

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has confirmed today that it strives to makes efficiency savings whilst continuing to provide a first class service to the public.