Archive for July 2015
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Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) to compete in the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) National Challenge this week
Tuesday 28 July 2015
This week, two teams from HWFRS will be heading over to the Fire Service College in Moreton-in-Marsh to represent the Service in the annual UKRO National Challenge.
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Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service employee, Sonja Sinclair-Elechi, to receive a Jubilee Award at the House of Lords
Friday 24 July 2015
Sonja Sinclair-Elechi, from Worcester, has worked for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) for 20 years and will receive a Jubilee Award on Thursday (30 July) for her outstanding service in the public sector. The Jubilee Awards for Service aim to recognise individuals from the public sector who regularly go above and beyond their usual duties and who have made a significant impact on the lives of others
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On-call firefighters: the benefits to your business
Friday 24 July 2015
On-call firefighters are men and women from all walks of life, from teachers to shopkeepers to company directors and builders.They help serve and protect their local community by responding to emergencies when they are needed. Many employers from around the two counties allow their staff to be on-call and have found there to be many benefits in doing so.
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Open day at Malvern Fire Station this Saturday
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Malvern Fire Station on Worcester Road will be opening their doors to the public this Saturday (25 July) for their annual open day.
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Open day at Droitwich Fire Station this Saturday
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Droitwich Fire Station on Friar Street will be opening its doors to the public this Saturday (25 July) for their annual open day.
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Boat safety advice
Monday 20 July 2015
As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is reminding sailing enthusiasts to take care when out on the waves and waterways this summer.
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Private landlords face major new law change
Friday 17 July 2015
Private landlords will have to fit working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties following a change in the law due to be introduced in October. The new regulations will require landlords to install smoke alarms on every floor of their property and test them at the start of every tenancy.
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Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) to appear on BBC Close Calls on Camera on Monday
Thursday 16 July 2015
Firefighters from Bromsgrove Fire Station will feature on the BBC TV show, Close Calls on Camera, on Monday. The programme features people who have come into close contact with danger but, through the work the emergency services, have been rescued from a potentially life threatening situation.
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Set up camp safely: The hazards of the great outdoors
Wednesday 15 July 2015
As part of the Fire Kills campaign Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is asking the people of the two counties to stay safe this summer as they make the most of the weather and enjoy the great outdoors, whether camping, cooking or exploring.
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Bromsgrove Partnership supports vulnerable families through its Sunrise Project
Tuesday 14 July 2015
The Bromsgrove Partnership, a consortium that aims to deliver the best services for local people, is celebrating the success of a project set up last year to transform the lives of vulnerable people in Bromsgrove. Since its launch in March 2014, the Sunrise Project has enabled more than 31 families and individuals to build a better future.
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