News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Public Asked to Make 999 Calls Wisely During Industrial Action

Friday 31 October 2014

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

Princess officially opens Bromsgrove Police and Fire Station

Thursday 30 October 2014

Worcestershire's first joint emergency services station was officially opened in Bromsgrove by Princess Alexandra today (Thursday 30 October).

New Hereford Fire Station Planning Application Withdrawn Because of Conservation Concerns

Wednesday 29 October 2014

Following extensive consultation with local residents, the wider community of Herefordshire and key local historical groups, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has decided to withdraw its current application to build a new fire station in Bath Street.

Fire Service wins new money from Government

Wednesday 22 October 2014

Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority has been successful in attracting £4.2 million of additional funding from the Government's Transformation Fund to pump prime two projects which seek to improve services and create future financial efficiencies. The news has been welcomed by the Chairman of the Fire and Rescue Authority, Councillor Derek Prodger MBE, and the Chief Fire Officer, Mark Yates.

Bonfire Night & Firework safety reminder

Wednesday 22 October 2014

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging everyone to stay safe as they celebrate Bonfire Night (Wednesday 5 November).

TICK, TOCK, TEST! Before it’s too late. Test your smoke alarm this clock change weekend.

Monday 20 October 2014

Smoke, the silent killer, is responsible for over half of all deaths in accidental fires in the home Last year over half the 213 fire deaths in the home were caused by smoke inhalation. Working smoke alarms can give people the wake-up call they need to escape – because smoke will not, it will leave you for dead.

Winter weather advice for motorists

Monday 13 October 2014

With the night's drawing in and the weather starting to get colder, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is reminding motorists to get their cars ready for winter.

Student Fire Safety

Monday 13 October 2014

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) 'Blue Watch Scheme', designed to make all properties safer, with a particular emphasis on student rental properties.

Let us know about your public firework display

Monday 06 October 2014

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is encouraging anyone who is holding an organised public bonfire or firework display in Herefordshire or Worcestershire for Bonfire Night to let them know details about the event.