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  • ‘Fast. Fierce. Fatal.’ – HWFRS highlights the dangers of fires from lithium-ion batteries 

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has today (24 Nov) added its voice to a powerful awareness campaign, ‘Fast. Fierce. Fatal.’, highlighting the dangers of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. It follows a sharp increase in incidents linked to the batteries found in devices such ase-bikes, e-scooters, phones, laptops and vapes across the UK.…

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  • Don’t fit smoke alarms and forget to test: HWFRS

    Don’t fit smoke alarms and forget to test: HWFRS

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to protect their loved ones by testing smoke alarms. Read more

  • Don’t add to smoking-related fire statistics

    Don’t add to smoking-related fire statistics

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is supporting National No Smoking Day on Wednesday 8 March. Read more

  • Kevin Harris celebrates 50 years with the Fire Service

    Kevin Harris celebrates 50 years with the Fire Service

    Kevin Harris is celebrating 50 years with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS). Read more

  • Firefighters rescue puppy from hazmat incident

    Firefighters rescue puppy from hazmat incident

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service firefighters rescued a cute puppy from a hazmat incident. Read more

  • Firefighter taster sessions given radio spotlight

    Firefighter taster sessions given radio spotlight

    Our HWFRS firefighter taster sessions were thrown into the spotlight thanks to BBC Hereford & Worcester’s roving reporter Nina Das… Read more

  • Don’t let flipping pancakes lead to fire

    Don’t let flipping pancakes lead to fire

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) wants people to enjoy risk-free pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Read more

  • Avoid half-term horror by following cooking fire safety tips

    Avoid half-term horror by following cooking fire safety tips

    Many children across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will spend more time in the kitchen during February half-term. Read more

  • Don’t cook up more than you bargained for on Valentine’s Day

    Don’t cook up more than you bargained for on Valentine’s Day

    As more possibly enjoy a romantic meal at home on Valentine’s Day with costs rising, Hereford & Worcester Fire and… Read more

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    A job to be proud of: could you be a firefighter? Find out what you’re really capable of at one of our Taster Sessions

    We will be running a number of taster sessions to give an insight into a potential career as a firefighter. Read more

  • Warning over fires involving chimneys and wood burning stoves

    Warning over fires involving chimneys and wood burning stoves

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is calling for people to take extra care after a spate of… Read more

  • Team effort as crews rescue bull from River Teme

    Team effort as crews rescue bull from River Teme

    A great team effort saw the successful rescue of a bull by Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS)… Read more

  • Eardisley to host vital Fire Service exercise on Sunday

    Eardisley to host vital Fire Service exercise on Sunday

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is delighted to team up with Tech Trucks in Herefordshire on Sunday… Read more

  • Take a few moments to keep your household safe

    Take a few moments to keep your household safe

    The cost-of-living crisis is prompting more people to consider buying second-hand large domestic appliances. Read more

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    HWFRS Cause for Concern discharged after reinspection by HMICFRS

    Following the publication of the HMICFRS inspection report of HWFRS in December 2021, the Service has prioritised work to address the… Read more

  • New regulations for multi-occupied residential buildings

    New regulations for multi-occupied residential buildings

    Responsible persons for multi-occupied residential buildings – are you prepared for the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 coming into… Read more

  • Do you have what it takes to be a firefighter?

    Do you have what it takes to be a firefighter?

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is running taster sessions to give an insight into a potential career… Read more

  • Sky lanterns can put lives and property at risk: HWFRS

    Sky lanterns can put lives and property at risk: HWFRS

    People across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are asked to make fire safety a priority with the Chinese New Year starting on… Read more

  • Don’t put cost of living above fire safety: HWFRS

    Don’t put cost of living above fire safety: HWFRS

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging people not to risk lives while coping with spiralling bills. Read more

  • HWFRS launches public consultation on Resource Review

    HWFRS launches public consultation on Resource Review

    08 January 2024 in News Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is launching a period of public consultation on a… Read more

  • HWFRS launches public consultation on Resource Review

    HWFRS launches public consultation on Resource Review

    08 January 2024 in News Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is launching a period of public consultation on a… Read more

  • How many smoke alarms do you have and do they work?

    How many smoke alarms do you have and do they work?

    The New Year has arrived and if you’re looking ahead, why not make fire safety one of your priorities? Read more

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    Suspected gas explosion – update from West Mercia Police

    A 31-year-old man remains critically ill in hospital this afternoon following a suspected gas explosion at a home in Evesham,… Read more

  • Make a New Year pledge to volunteer with the Fire and Rescue Service and make a difference in your community

    Make a New Year pledge to volunteer with the Fire and Rescue Service and make a difference in your community

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is still recruiting community volunteers – people with a whole range of… Read more

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    Suspected gas explosion in Evesham – message from West Mercia Police

    Four adults have been injured and taken to hospital following a suspected gas explosion in Evesham this evening. Read more