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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services ahead of the PSTN switch-off, as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) will be permanently withdrawn on 31 January 2027.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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  • Fire Service staff recognised for their exceptional work at Herefordshire Medals and Awards Ceremony

    Fire Service staff recognised for their exceptional work at Herefordshire Medals and Awards Ceremony

    On Thursday 30 November 2023, HWFRS staff were honoured for their outstanding service and commitment to the fire service and… Read more

  • Service staff and members of the community honoured at Worcestershire awards night

    Service staff and members of the community honoured at Worcestershire awards night

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service staff have been honoured for their outstanding service and commitment to the fire… Read more

  • HWFRS rated good or adequate in all areas by inspectors

    HWFRS rated good or adequate in all areas by inspectors

    The report of the third inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) for Hereford… Read more

  • Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service urges people to stay safe this winter despite cost pressures

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service urges people to stay safe this winter despite cost pressures

    As people look to keep warm and cut energy use over the coming months, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue… Read more

  • Six crews called to incident at Kidderminster General Hospital

    Six crews called to incident at Kidderminster General Hospital

    Six Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews – two from Wyre Forest, two from Bromsgrove and one each… Read more

  • Get your car washed to aid two great causes

    Get your car washed to aid two great causes

    Firefighters at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s Malvern Fire Station are holding a car wash to benefit two… Read more

  • HWFRS Extrication team is fourth best in the world

    HWFRS Extrication team is fourth best in the world

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s Road Traffic Collision Extrication (RTC) team is the fourth best in the world.… Read more

  • Take care if you’re celebrating Guy Fawkes night at home this year – but why not visit an organised event instead?

    Take care if you’re celebrating Guy Fawkes night at home this year – but why not visit an organised event instead?

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging people to think twice about having firework celebrations at home… Read more

  • Ensure the scares are safe on Halloween

    Ensure the scares are safe on Halloween

    25 October 2023 in News Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding parents and anyone looking after children to keep… Read more

  • Snuff out the candle fire risk with HWFRS

    Snuff out the candle fire risk with HWFRS

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is warning people that candles can light up the home in more ways… Read more

  • Let us know about your public firework display

    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

  • HWFRS bids to reduce incidents of burns and scalds

    HWFRS bids to reduce incidents of burns and scalds

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is aiming to drive down the number of burns and scalds. Read more

  • Take care when you’re charging the battery for your electric bike or scooter

    Take care when you’re charging the battery for your electric bike or scooter

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to stay safe after a series of recently reported fires… Read more

  • Working smoke alarms save lives: HWFRS

    Working smoke alarms save lives: HWFRS

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people that working smoke alarms save lives. Read more

  • Firefighter Awareness Sessions – Come and find out more about becoming an On-Call Firefighter at Worcester Station

    Firefighter Awareness Sessions – Come and find out more about becoming an On-Call Firefighter at Worcester Station

    On-call firefighters play a vital role in Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s varied work across the two counties. Read more

  • Fire doors are essential part of protection: HWFRS

    Fire doors are essential part of protection: HWFRS

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to remember “the difference that an effective fire door can… Read more

  • Keep your student digs fire safe with HWFRS

    Keep your student digs fire safe with HWFRS

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is reaching out to students who are heading into accommodation for the new… Read more

  • Vital Fire Service exercise will take place in Brampton Bryan on Sunday

    Vital Fire Service exercise will take place in Brampton Bryan on Sunday

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) will be carrying out an important training exercise incorporating a series of… Read more

  • Hereford open day will give insight into life of a firefighter

    Hereford open day will give insight into life of a firefighter

    Budding young firefighters will get to live the dream at Hereford Fire Station’s open day on Saturday 23 September. Read more

  • HWFRS advice on buying carbon monoxide alarms

    HWFRS advice on buying carbon monoxide alarms

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to choose carefully when buying a carbon monoxide alarm. Read more

  • Topping out ceremony marks project milestone for new joint services hub

    Topping out ceremony marks project milestone for new joint services hub

    Partners have come together to mark the final beam being placed into the structure of the new joint police and… Read more

  • Worcester Fire Station ready for open day return

    Worcester Fire Station ready for open day return

    Preparations are hotting up for Worcester Fire Station’s first open day in at least four years on Saturday 16 September. Read more

  • Businesses urged not to overlook fire safety

    Businesses urged not to overlook fire safety

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging businesses to ensure fire safety remains a top priority in the… Read more

  • Stay Gas Safe by getting appliances checked

    Stay Gas Safe by getting appliances checked

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging all consumers to have their gas appliances checked annually by a… Read more