News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Don't let fire ruin festive cheer this Christmas

Friday 19 December 2014

Christmas dinner, wrapping presents, 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.

Fire services recommend closer collaboration

Friday 12 December 2014

Hereford & Worcester Fire Authority and its counterpart in Warwickshire have started the process of looking at how the two fire services can work together more closely to anticipate and address future challenges.

Public asked to make 999 calls wisely during Industrial Action

Monday 08 December 2014

Hereford and Worcester Fire & Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging members of the public not to make unnecessary 999 calls during this week's period of industrial action.

Fire Safety Advice During Industrial Action

Wednesday 03 December 2014

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging members of the public to take extra care during the forthcoming Firefighter industrial action.

Woman and child rescued from flat fire in Kidderminster

Friday 28 November 2014

Fire crews from Wyre Forest dealt with a serious fire in a flat in Kidderminster last night (27 November) and rescued two people.

Fire Service supports Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

Tuesday 11 November 2014

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting the charity Carbon Monoxide Awareness who is holding its ninth National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week 17 to 23 November.

Fire Service supports Candle Fire Safety Week

Tuesday 11 November 2014

Fire and Rescue Services across the country are asking people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week (17 – 23 November) and snuff out the risk of fire in their homes.

Worcester residents invited to electric blanket testing session

Tuesday 11 November 2014

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is joining forces with Age UK to offer FREE electric blanket testing for Worcester residents. People living in Worcester will be able to check the safety of their electric blankets at an event being held on Thursday 20 November.