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  • Firefighters tackle severe house fire in Eaton Bishop

    Tuesday 31 May 2016

    At approximately 10:55pm last night (Monday 30 May), Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue (HWFRS) was called to reports of a fire at a detached property in Eaton Bishop, Hereford.

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  • Boat Fire Safety Week 2016

    Tuesday 31 May 2016

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is using this year's Boat Safety Week (30 May – 5 June) to promote fire safety to boat owners who use the many miles of rivers and canals across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

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  • Open day at Pershore Fire Station on Monday

    Thursday 26 May 2016

    Pershore Fire Station on Defford Road will be opening its doors to the public this Monday (30 May) for their annual open day.

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  • Firefighters tackle house fire in Astley

    Thursday 26 May 2016

    At approximately 2:22am last night (Thursday 26 May), Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue (HWFRS) was called to reports of a house fire in Astley.

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  • Local firefighters triumph in the Irish National Rescue Challenge

    Wednesday 25 May 2016

    From 21st-22nd May, two talented teams from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) joined rescue teams from across Ireland and Europe to compete in the Irish National Challenge 2016.

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  • Fire Service supports Dementia Awareness Week

    Friday 13 May 2016

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting Dementia Awareness Week, which is running 15 – 21 May.

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  • Young Firefighters demonstrate their skills at pass out parade

    Monday 09 May 2016

    After 13 weeks of training, a group of Young Firefighters from Redditch and Droitwich showcased their newly learnt skills during a pass out parade at Droitwich Fire Station on Saturday 7th May.

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  • On-call firefighters needed for Pershore Fire Station

    Wednesday 04 May 2016

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is seeking to recruit additional on-call firefighters to provide cover during the week and at the weekend for Pershore Fire Station. The Service will be holding an awareness session at the station where anyone interested can find out more about the role.

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  • Fire Service supports Deaf Awareness Week

    Tuesday 03 May 2016

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) reaches out to deaf and hard of hearing people during Deaf Awareness Week (2 – 8 May to ensure they have effective smoke alarms in place.

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  • Get out, stay out and call 999

    Tuesday 03 May 2016

    It may be the last month of spring, but there is still time to squeeze in a final spring clean. As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is asking people to clear away any clutter that may be blocking escape routes, and to make sure their family, guests and loved ones know how to get out, stay out and call 999 in the event of a fire.

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