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Archive for December 2013

  • Still Time to Have Your Say

    Monday 23 December 2013

    There are just over three weeks left for people to have their say on Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s public consultation.

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  • Woodburner & chimney fires

    Tuesday 17 December 2013

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to three separate chimney fires yesterday (16 December).

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  • Fire Brigades Union announces further strike dates

    Tuesday 17 December 2013

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has been informed that members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) will be taking part in industrial action on the following dates:

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  • First North Herefordshire Public Access Defibrillator Goes live in Kingsland

    Wednesday 11 December 2013

    A vital piece of lifesaving equipment will be available in Kingsland, Herefordshire, for members of the public to use in the event of someone suffering a cardiac arrest.

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  • Celebrate Safely During Strike Action

    Wednesday 11 December 2013

    People enjoying festive celebrations this weekend are urged to be extra vigilant as Fire Brigades Union (FBU) members prepare to take industrial action on Friday (Dec 13) and Saturday (Dec 14) evening.

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  • Calling all bikers… Half day winter riding courses on offer for just 10 pounds!

    Monday 09 December 2013

    With the cold weather and dark evenings now upon us, bikers in Worcestershire are invited to enhance their winter motorcycling skills by attending a Take Control winter riding course. Sessions are taking place in Worcester and Redditch during December and January and, at just £10 instead of the full price of £90 for a half day training session, the course offers fantastic value for money for bikers looking to improve their safety and become a more confident and competent rider.

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  • Fire Brigades Union announces further strike dates

    Thursday 05 December 2013

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has today been informed that members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) will be taking part in industrial action on the following dates:

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  • Don’t let fire ruin festive cheer this christmas

    Thursday 05 December 2013

    Christmas dinner, wrapping presents and decorating your home – there’s lots to think about this Christmas. But one thing Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) and the Fire Kills campaign are urging Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents to put top of their Christmas lists this year is fire safety.

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  • Tenbury Wells fire

    Wednesday 04 December 2013

    At 05.44 on Wednesday, December 4, our Control Room was informed of a fire at Woodston Oast House, Lindridge, Tenbury Wells.

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  • Chief Fire Officer calls for review of Sky Lanterns

    Tuesday 03 December 2013

    The Chief Fire Officer of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is calling for an urgent review of Sky Lanterns, also known as Chinese Lanterns, after a “devastating fire” at a caravan park last week.

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