News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service response to Grenfell Inquiry

Thursday 31 October 2019

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Keith Chance of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service responds to the Grenfell Tower Phase 1 report:

Fire and Rescue Service advice for safe Halloween celebrations

Wednesday 30 October 2019

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is warning parents to keep their children safe on Halloween by wearing ‘fire-safer’ costumes and avoiding candles and naked flames.

Flooding across the two counties leads to a big increase in operational activity

Monday 28 October 2019

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has seen a huge increase in operational activity due to the torrential rain across the two counties.

HWFRS helps spread the registration message this Product Safety Week

Wednesday 23 October 2019

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding appliance owners to register their fridges, washing machines or dishwashers this Product Safety Week (21–25 October 2019).

Serious house fire in Worcester

Tuesday 22 October 2019

HWFRS was called to a house fire in Bedwardine Road, Worcester at 15:41 today. On arrival at the mid-terraced building, fire was affecting both the ground and first floors of the property and had also spread to the loft space.

Add your event to the list of public bonfires and fireworks displays

Tuesday 22 October 2019

Bonfire night is fast approaching and there has already been a good response to Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s request to be notified of organised public bonfires and fireworks displays through the two counties.

Student Fire Safety Week

Monday 21 October 2019

During Student Fire Safety Week (21-27 October 2019) HWFRS is encouraging students to be fire aware.

Protect your children from scalds and burns

Wednesday 16 October 2019

On National Burn Awareness Day (16 October 2019), Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is aiming to reduce the number of burns and scalds, especially to children.

‘Autumn Leaves’ success for emergency services

Monday 14 October 2019

HWFRS completed Service Exercise Autumn Leaves on Sunday 13 October 2019, giving fire crews and other emergency services the opportunity to plan a response for a fire in a residential care home.