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  • Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service Support Gas Safety Week

    Monday 19 September 2016

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has pledged its support for the sixth annual Gas Safety Week (19 - 25 September); that sees the whole industry come together to bring gas safety to the forefront of people's minds. If left unchecked, poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

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  • Wet weather warning

    Thursday 15 September 2016

    With the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning of heavy, thundery rain at times in the next few days across the two counties, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging people to stay alert...

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  • Local Firefighters Win at National UK Rescue Organisation Challenge

    Monday 12 September 2016

    From 8-11 September 2016, five talented teams from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) were among Fire Services from across the entire country competing in the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) National Challenge 2016.

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  • Malvern Fire Station to host Open Day this Saturday

    Monday 12 September 2016

    Malvern Fire Station on Worcester Road will be opening its doors to the public this Saturday (17 September) from 11am- 3pm for their annual open day, which promises to be fun for all of the family.

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  • Get sweeping for Chimney Fire Safety Week

    Wednesday 07 September 2016

    With colder nights fast approaching, Chimney Fire Safety Week 2016 (5 –11 September) provides a timely reminder to make sure that your chimney is ready for the winter months ahead.

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  • Keep the family entertained at Worcester Fire Station this Saturday

    Monday 05 September 2016

    Worcester Fire Station on McKenzie Way will be opening its doors to the public this Saturday (10 September) from 11am- 4pm for their annual open day, which promises to be entertaining for all of the family.

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  • Firefighters Tackle Major Blaze in Newland Barn Farm

    Monday 05 September 2016

    At 01:19 hours on 3 September 2016, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) received the first of many calls to agricultural buildings on fire in Monksfield Lane, Newland, near Malvern.

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  • Is your home safe from fire?

    Friday 02 September 2016

    It is clear that most people know a working smoke alarm can save lives by providing those vital few seconds needed to escape a house fire. But, despite the majority of homes having at least one working smoke alarm in their home, smoke alarms alerted householders to a fire in England in only a third of cases.

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  • Hereford Fire Station open day promises fun for all

    Tuesday 30 August 2016

    Hereford Fire Station on St Owen Street will be opening its doors to the public this Saturday (3 September) from 10:30am-3:30pm for their annual open day, which promises to be entertaining for all of the family.

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  • Last chance for residents to have their say on the Wyre Forest Emergency Services Hub

    Tuesday 30 August 2016

    For the last 8 weeks, an extensive public consultation on the proposed Wyre Forest Emergency Services Hub has been underway. This public consultation is due to close on 9 September 2016 and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is encouraging Wyre Forest residents and business owners to give their view on the location of the hub before the consultation finishes.

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