News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Notice of conclusion of accounts audit

Wednesday 31 July 2019

Notice is hereby given under Regulation 16(1) of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 that the auditor has concluded their audit of the statement of accounts, which has been published.

Happy outcome for multi-agency missing person search in Redditch

Wednesday 31 July 2019

Two HWFRS appliances and the Service’s drone team were called to assist West Mercia Police in a search for an elderly woman who had left the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch during the early hours.

High Court fails to overturn PCC’s case for governance of fire and rescue service

Monday 29 July 2019

Hereford & Worcester Fire Authority (HWFA) learned that it has not succeeded in persuading the High Court to overturn the Home Office’s decision to approve the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner’s, business case to take over the governance of the Fire and Rescue Services in Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire.

Boat fire safety is not ‘messing about on the river’

Friday 26 July 2019

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is reminding boat owners and users that boat fire safety should be a priority so that people can enjoy the pleasure of the rivers and canals.

Inquiry into boats fire at Upton Marina

Friday 26 July 2019

HWFRS is conducting an inquiry into the boats fire at Upton Marina on Thursday 25 July.

Seven fire engines attend boat fire at Upton Marina

Thursday 25 July 2019

HWFRS was called to a boat fire at Upton Marina at 12:19 today

Even in sunshine cold water shock kills

Wednesday 24 July 2019

Now that summer is here, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is warning people about the risks of ‘cold water shock’ from jumping or falling into open water.