News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Leave your barbecue at home and don’t take it with you on your picnic

Friday 29 May 2020

With warm weather expected over the next few days, as well as a relaxation in some of the lockdown rules coming up, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is asking people from the two counties to stay safe as they make the most of the sunshine.

Our mental wellbeing is vital during these challenging times

Wednesday 20 May 2020

The mental wellbeing of ourselves, friends, families and colleagues couldn’t be more important during these most challenging of times.

Sprinkler systems are hugely effective in controlling fires

Monday 18 May 2020

The effectiveness and reliability of sprinkler systems made it an easy decision for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) to give maximum support to the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) National Sprinkler Week campaign which runs from 18-24 May.

Fire Kills campaign makes itself heard this Deaf Awareness Week

Saturday 09 May 2020

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is reaching out to deaf and hard of hearing communities during Deaf Awareness Week (4-10 May) to ensure they have working smoke alarms.

Lauren’s a great example of how women can serve their communities as on-call firefighters

Wednesday 06 May 2020

Lauren Barnett, On-Call Firefighter at Kington, spoke with Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer Kathryn Berry

Fire station hosts new defibrillator in Ewyas Harold

Monday 04 May 2020

The village of Ewyas Harold, nestling in the countryside south west of Hereford, has received a new community defibrillator thanks to teamwork by the local fire station and the parish council.