News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Think Bike!

Thursday 30 March 2017

The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is today launching their 2017 'THINK BIKE' campaign - aimed at motorcycle riders and other road users - to help reduce casualties and deaths on roads across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.

Fire Service proposes new crewing system

Monday 27 March 2017

Today (27 March), Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has released a comprehensive set of proposals that will enable the first wholetime fire engine at each station to have a crew of five, whilst still making the significant savings required to achieve a balanced budget.

Firefighters thank motorists for support at car washes

Friday 17 March 2017

Firefighters are thanking motorists for supporting their charity car washes that took place recently (4 March).

‘The other side of the glass’ - Droitwich Fire Station Community Defibrillator

Thursday 16 March 2017

Droitwich Fire Station has recently made one of its four defibrillators accessible to the public. Three of the defibrillators are located on operational vehicles and the fourth formerly stored in the reception of the training centre has now been moved to 'the other side of the glass' for public access.

Evesham Fire Station is officially opened

Thursday 16 March 2017

Evesham Fire Station was officially opened by the Chairman of the Fire Authority, Derek Prodger MBE today (16 March 2017).

West Mercia PCC funds speed reduction scheme in Herefordshire

Thursday 02 March 2017

West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has committed funding to try and resolve a road safety issue that has plagued a community in Herefordshire for more than 30 years.