Archive for May 2019
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All boats should have suitable smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Tuesday 28 May 2019
During the national Fire Kills Campaign's Boat Fire Safety Week, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service firefighters will be taking the message to boat owners – It's time for all boats to have effective smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
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Cold water shock kills - stay out of open water
Friday 24 May 2019
Before the Bank Holiday weekend and the half-term holiday, HWFRS is warning people about the risks of 'cold water shock' from jumping or falling into open water.
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Crews rescue horse from ditch near Stoke Lacy
Monday 20 May 2019
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service's large animal rescue team from Bromyard and a crew from Hereford were called to Stoke Lacy to rescue a horse which was stuck in a ditch.
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Investigation confirms cause of Hereford house fire
Monday 20 May 2019
Fire Investigation Officers from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) can confirm that the cause of Friday's fatal house fire in Cobhall Close, Hereford was accidental.
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Sprinkler systems are hugely effective in controlling fires
Monday 20 May 2019
The effectiveness and reliability of sprinkler systems made it an easy decision for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service to give maximum support to the National Fire Chiefs Council's (NFCC) National Sprinkler Week campaign.
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Woman dies in house fire in Hereford
Monday 20 May 2019
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to a house fire in Cobhall Close, Hereford at 12:35 on Friday 17 May 2019. Sadly the female resident of the property died at the scene.
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Severe house fire in Hereford
Friday 17 May 2019
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is attending an incident at a house fire in Redhill, south Hereford. Six fire engines attended from HWFRS as well as Police and the Ambulance Service.
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Multi-agency activity closes commercial premises in Ross-on-Wye
Wednesday 15 May 2019
HWFRS, West Mercia Police, and Herefordshire Trading Standards have successfully secured a closure notice for a commercial premise on Brookend Street in Ross-on-Wye.
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A spring clean could save your life
Monday 13 May 2019
It may be the last month of Spring, but there is still time to squeeze in a final spring clean. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is asking people to clear the 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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Signing awareness could be a way of Saving More Lives
Friday 10 May 2019
Deaf Awareness Week begins on Monday and Bromsgrove firefighter Sophie Newnes has all the signs of being a great communicator. Sophie is an operational crew member at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service with a working knowledge of sign language.
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