News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Blood Bike now based at Hereford Fire Station

Monday 30 October 2017

Hereford Fire Station now has a Blood Bike based at the station, which will help save more lives in Herefordshire.

Bonfire Night & Firework safety reminder

Monday 30 October 2017

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging everyone to stay safe as celebrations take place this Bonfire Night.

Road users urged to take care as darker nights draw in

Thursday 26 October 2017

With the clocks changing this weekend and the darker nights upon us, the Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is reminding all road users to take extra care on the roads and ensure they are visible to others – however they are using the roads.

Over 50 firefighters tackle a large fire in Kidderminster

Tuesday 24 October 2017

Yesterday (23 October) at approximately 23:22, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) responded to reports of a large fire at Firs Industrial Estate in Kidderminster.

Fire Service supports Student Fire Safety Week

Friday 20 October 2017

With new students settling in to their new homes and new routines and returning students getting back in to the swing of all things university, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is encouraging all students to have a think about their fire safety during Student Fire Safety Week (23 - 29 October).

Evesham's Green Watch firefighters make a stand in orange

Wednesday 11 October 2017

Firefighters from Green Watch at Evesham Fire Station agreed to turn orange for a day with a burning desire to raise money for game-changing research into cancer.

Fire Service supports Candle Fire Safety Week

Wednesday 11 October 2017

Fire and Rescue Services across the country are asking people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week (16 - 22 October) and snuff out the risk of fire in their homes.

Fire Service supports National Burn Awareness Day

Tuesday 10 October 2017

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting National Burn Awareness Day, which is taking place on 18 October 2017.

Over 3000 Year 11 students attend Dying 2 Drive 2017

Thursday 05 October 2017

Over 3000 students from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire flocked to this year's series of powerful Dying 2 Drive workshops, which ultimately aim to reduce road traffic collisions in the two counties.