News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Collaborative approach to build police and fire skills is welcomed

Thursday 29 March 2018

The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed a new training course which further builds upon collaborative working between West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS).

Think Bike!

Tuesday 27 March 2018

Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police Safer Roads Partnership is today launching their 2018 '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 Authority responds to PCC takeover of Fire Service

Monday 26 March 2018

The Chairman of Hereford & Worcester Fire Authority, Cllr Roger Phillips, has expressed his disappointment at the Home Secretary's decision to allow the West Mercia Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC), John Campion, to take over the governance of the Fire Service – but has also signalled the Authority's willingness to proactively work with the PCC to ensure a smooth transition period whilst, at the same time, maintaining the high standards of service delivery currently provided by the Service and its staff.

Planning permission approved for the new Wyre Forest Emergency Services Hub

Wednesday 21 March 2018

Planning permission for the new Wyre Forest Emergency Services Hub was approved yesterday (20 March) at the Council's Planning Committee meeting.

Fire Service scheme helps teen win award

Wednesday 21 March 2018

Bray Bywater, 14, from Kidderminster scooped up the award for 'Personal Development' at the Tryangle Awards last week (15 March), which celebrates the achievements of young people in Worcestershire.

Police urge motorists and passengers to ‘Belt up’

Monday 12 March 2018

With a European-wide seatbelt enforcement campaign taking place this week, West Mercia Police are urging all motorists and their passengers to stay safe and use their seatbelt every time they travel in a vehicle. The campaign is running from 12^th – 18^th March to encourage motorists to belt up, through a combination of campaign and enforcement activity.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service commit to TUC’s Dying to Work Charter

Thursday 08 March 2018

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has now added its name to a charter aimed at helping employees who become terminally ill at work.