News Archives | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Barbecue safely this summer

Friday 28 May 2021

Now that the warm, light evenings are with us and the summer holidays are fast approaching, barbecues are beginning to sizzle across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

All boats should have suitable smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

Monday 24 May 2021

Boat Fire Safety Week, which runs from 24-30 May, is a great opportunity for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service to remind boat owners that it’s time for all boats to have effective smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Beware of scammers claiming to be selling magazine advertising space

Thursday 20 May 2021

We have been alerted by members of the public who have received telephone calls asking them to buy advertising space in a magazine to be produced by the Fire Service.

Reminder to check on vulnerable friends and family as lockdown eases

Monday 17 May 2021

As lockdown restrictions ease and more people are seeing friends and family, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to check on their vulnerable family, friends and neighbours.

Service offers its support to National Sprinkler Week campaign

Monday 17 May 2021

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) National Sprinkler Week campaign.

Firefighters’ epic challenge in memory of former colleague

Monday 10 May 2021

A team of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue (HWFRS) firefighters are determined to continue the fundraising legacy left by a former colleague, Stu Crebbin, who died in March at the age of 46 after a 12-month battle with cancer.

HWFRS is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week

Monday 10 May 2021

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week across the two counties.

Fire Kills campaign makes itself heard this Deaf Awareness Week

Monday 03 May 2021

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is reaching out to those who are deaf or who have a hearing impairment during Deaf Awareness Week (3-9 May) to ensure they have effective smoke alarms.