News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Fire Service supports Candle Fire Safety Week

Thursday 26 November 2015

Fire and Rescue Services across the country are asking people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week (23 - 29 November) and snuff out the risk of fire in their homes.

Chimney safety warning

Thursday 26 November 2015

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging everyone with a real fire or woodburning stove to make sure they have their chimneys swept regularly.

Fire Service staff recognised for their outstanding work at the Herefordshire Medals and Awards Ceremony 2015

Monday 23 November 2015

On Friday 20 November, firefighters and Fire Service support staff from across the county received awards at the annual Herefordshire Medals and Awards Ceremony. The event, which was held at Hereford Town Hall, honoured staff for their outstanding service and commitment to the Fire Service.

On-call firefighters needed within Herefordshire

Friday 20 November 2015

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to recruit additional on-call firefighters to provide cover at a local fire station near you.

The Duke of Gloucestershire officially opens Worcester Fire Station

Thursday 19 November 2015

Today (19 November) His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester, officially opened the new Worcester Fire Station situated in McKenzie Way.

Last chance for residents to give their view on the Wyre Forest Emergency Services Hub

Tuesday 17 November 2015

For the last 11 weeks, an extensive public consultation on the proposed Wyre Forest Emergency Services Hub has been underway. This public consultation is due to close on 27 November 2015 and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is encouraging Wyre Forest residents to give their view on the proposal before the consultation finishes.

Fire Service supports Electrical Fire Safety Week

Thursday 12 November 2015

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting Electrical Fire Safety Week, which is running this week.

Over 40 firefighters tackle a large fire Kidderminster

Tuesday 10 November 2015

Yesterday (9 November) at approximately 13:40, HWFRS responded to reports of a large fire at an industrial unit in Broad Street, Kidderminster.

On-call firefighters required for Redditch and Bromsgrove fire stations

Monday 09 November 2015

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to recruit additional on-call firefighters to provide cover during the day for Redditch Fire Station and Bromsgrove Fire Station.