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    Businesses Urged to Prepare for UK’s PSTN Switch-Off Before January 2027

    Businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are being urged to review their telecommunications systems and business-critical services ahead of the PSTN switch-off, as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) will be permanently withdrawn on 31 January 2027. While many organisations associate the PSTN migration with traditional landline telephones, a wide range of business systems across Herefordshire…

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    Wear ‘fire-safer’ costumes for a fun Halloween

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding parents and anyone looking after children to keep their youngsters safe… Read more

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    Snuff out fire risk during Candle Fire Safety Week

    As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is asking people to take… Read more

  • HWFRS team achieve Best Overall team and awards in all other categories at Fire Service National BA Challenge

    HWFRS team achieve Best Overall team and awards in all other categories at Fire Service National BA Challenge

    Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service teams have proved their prowess at the recent Fire Service National BA… Read more

  • Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service staff awarded leadership diplomas in Worcester Cathedral

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service staff awarded leadership diplomas in Worcester Cathedral

    Six of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s most senior officers have been awarded postgraduate diplomas from the Chartered… Read more

  • HWFRS among top teams at United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) Festival of Rescue in Birmingham

    HWFRS among top teams at United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) Festival of Rescue in Birmingham

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service proved one of the top performing Fire Services in the country at the… Read more

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    Is that item a scald or burn risk to your children? Help drive down accidents on National Burn Awareness Day

    On National Burn Awareness Day, 12 October 2022, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is aiming to drive down… Read more

  • Fire Kills smoke alarm campaign urges us all to test the smoke alarms in our home now and regularly

    Fire Kills smoke alarm campaign urges us all to test the smoke alarms in our home now and regularly

    October is Check Your Smoke Alarm month in the Fire Kills campaign, so HWFRS is urging people to test their… Read more

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    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service urges people to ‘Stay Fire Safe’ this winter

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging people to take simple steps to protect themselves from accidental… Read more

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    Let us know about your public firework display

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is encouraging anyone who is holding an organised public bonfire or firework… Read more

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    Check friends’ and relatives’ smoke alarms on Older People’s Day

    1st October is Older People’s Day and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people who support older… Read more

  • Worcester retired firefighter and Army veteran treks WW2 Pyrenees Freedom Trail for Fire Fighters Charity

    Worcester retired firefighter and Army veteran treks WW2 Pyrenees Freedom Trail for Fire Fighters Charity

    A Worcester retired firefighter and firefighting charity fundraiser has recently returned home from an epic trek across the Pyrenees to… Read more

  • HWFRS team achieve second place in World Rescue Challenge 2022 in Luxembourg

    HWFRS team achieve second place in World Rescue Challenge 2022 in Luxembourg

    A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service ‘Extrication’ team have recently returned home from Luxembourg after clinching second place… Read more

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    Keeping your student digs fire safe with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

    In this week’s Student Fire Safety Week (26 September – 2 October), Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS)… Read more

  • Dying 2 Drive well under way, teaching young people vital road safety lessons

    Dying 2 Drive well under way, teaching young people vital road safety lessons

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s popular road safety event Dying 2 Drive is now well under, teaching young… Read more

  • Chief Fire Officer signs Book of Condolence at Hindlip Hall

    Chief Fire Officer signs Book of Condolence at Hindlip Hall

    Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer, Jon Pryce,… Read more

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    Bromsgrove Police and Fire Station Open Day postponed

    Due to the current period of official mourning after the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll, the Bromsgrove Police… Read more

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    Hereford Fire Station Open Day postponed.

    Due to the sad death of Her Majesty The Queen, and the current period of official mourning, the Hereford Fire… Read more

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    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service offers condolences on the death of Her Majesty The Queen

    On behalf of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, the Chief Fire Officer, Jon Pryce, and the Chair of… Read more

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    Businesses urged not to overlook fire safety during Business Safety Week and throughout the year

    The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is urging businesses not to overlook fire safety and ensure it remains a top… Read more

  • Wyre Forest Fire Station cleaner Sue nets award for her hard work

    Wyre Forest Fire Station cleaner Sue nets award for her hard work

    A cleaner at Wyre Forest Fire Station has netted a top award for her work and for her positive influence… Read more

  • September is 30days30daysUK month with daily preparedness & protection tips – so track our social media channels for wide range of messages

    September is 30days30daysUK month with daily preparedness & protection tips – so track our social media channels for wide range of messages

    September is approaching fast – and that means so is our 30days30waysUK personal protection and preparedness campaign. Read more

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    Get Sweeping for Chimney Fire Safety Week and help to keep your family safe

    As autumn approaches, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is asking homeowners as part of Chimney Fire Safety Week… Read more

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    NFCC Position Statement on Fire and Rescue Service Pay 2022

    The National Fire Chiefs Council has released a position statement on Fire and Rescue Service pay 2022. Read more

  • Evesham firefighter acquires ‘mew’ family member after colleagues were called out to local flat

    Evesham firefighter acquires ‘mew’ family member after colleagues were called out to local flat

    When an Evesham firefighter’s colleagues were called to a flat in the town, little did he realise that he’d end… Read more