News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Carelessness in the kitchen can cost lives

Monday 25 March 2019

Each year cooking causes more accidental fires in the home than anything else.

Everyday accidents can cause fires in the home

Monday 18 March 2019

A new eye-catching campaign highlighting the everyday accidents that can cause fire in the home has been launched by the Home Office.

Wake up to the deadly risk: smoking is the biggest fire killer

Wednesday 13 March 2019

Smokers are being warned that they must wake up to the deadly dangers of smoking - especially when tired.

Sweep a chimney and save a life

Monday 11 March 2019

After a spate of fires involving chimneys and woodburning stoves, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging homeowners to get their chimneys swept by a registered sweep to prevent chimney damage, and, in worse cases, household fires.

Ten new fire engines across Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Friday 08 March 2019

Ten fire stations across the two counties have taken delivery of brand new fire engines.

International Women's Day: Female officers play key roles in Service

Friday 08 March 2019

To mark International Women's Day on 8 March, we're profiling Station Commander Amy Bailey, who is one of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service's senior female operational staff and plays an important part in the organisation's fire prevention and protection strategy.

Fatality in fire at Kidderminster block of flats

Monday 04 March 2019

At 16:20 on Friday 1 March, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to a fire on the seventh floor of a high-rise block of flats in Hurcott Road, Kidderminster.

Fire at high-rise in Kidderminster extinguished - UPDATE

Friday 01 March 2019

***UPDATE*** Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) attended an incident in a high-rise block of flats in Hurcott Road, Kidderminster.

A smoke alarm on every floor

Friday 01 March 2019

Every home needs a smoke alarm on the ceiling of every floor. This is the latest advice from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) which has seen a 40% reduction in the number of house fires in the 10 years 2009-2018, largely due to the fitting of smoke alarms.