News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Don’t forget to turn off appliances when out of the house

Friday 30 April 2021

With warmer weather here and lockdown restrictions easing, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is reminding people to turn off electrical appliances (e.g. tumble dryers or dishwashers) when out of the house.

Keeping the kitchen magic safe

Wednesday 28 April 2021

As we return to the new normal, during Register My Appliance Week, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is reminding households to look around their homes and register the more than 100 million older appliances that helped sustain and often entertain them through lockdown.

More than 50 firefighters tackle blaze at thatched cottage

Monday 26 April 2021

At approximately 21:44 last night (25 April), Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to a fire at a thatched property located in the village of Charlton.

Everyday activities near water can put you at risk of drowning

Monday 26 April 2021

Few people would think they might become a water incident statistic. But the fact is in the UK in 2019 more people died from accidental drowning than cyclists did on the road.

Tragic death of Ambulance Service colleague on A49 near Hereford

Sunday 25 April 2021

Yesterday morning (Saturday 24 April) at around 08:00, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service was called to an incident close to the junction with Moreton Road, on the A49 near Hereford, involving an ambulance en route to a 999 call.

Keeping everyone on two wheels safe by thinking bike

Friday 23 April 2021

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service will be working in partnership with The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), Fire and Rescue Services across the country and more than 40 other agencies to spearhead a motorcycle safety campaign this spring.

Fire Control quintet commended for role in rescue of mother and child

Wednesday 21 April 2021

The heroic roles played by five members of Fire Control in rescuing a woman and her two-year old child during the flooding following Storm Dennis were recognised last month.

Fatality following a fire in Kidderminster

Monday 19 April 2021

At approximately 2:21am this morning (19 April), Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to a fire at a residential property in Kidderminster.

Outdoor fire safety reminder

Wednesday 14 April 2021

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) has recently attended a number of outdoor fires so is reminding people to take extra care as they make the most of the weather and enjoy the outdoors.