Two Herefordshire employers have been recognised for the huge support they have given to Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) by supporting members of their staff to become on-call firefighters. At the HWFRS Herefordshire Awards Evening earlier this…
Third HWFRS fire engine delivered to Poland to support Ukraine firefighters
An HWFRS team has recently returned from Poland following their safe delivery of a third fire engine to support the Ukraine fire service. This follows a continuing request from the Home Office and National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) for UK…
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 (Breathing Apparatus) Challenge (NBAC), with one team coming Best Overall, and between both teams, taking awards in all other categories.…
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 Management Institute (CMI) in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice from Heart of Worcestershire College. Assistant Director Anna Davidson, Area Commander…
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 in the international firefighting World Rescue Challenge 2022 there. Drawn from several HWFRS fire stations, the team were competing against…
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) has been welcoming students to their new accommodation with a gentle reminder to stay alert to fire hazards. Many young…
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 underway, teaching young people vital road safety lessons again this autumn. The roadshow is being delivered at four locations across the service area:…
Stourport on Severn fire crew commander takes ‘hockey gold’ at World Police and Fire Games in Rotterdam
A Stourport on Severn firefighter has recently returned from Rotterdam after helping his team win gold for the UK Fire Service Hockey team, at the World Police and Fire Games. Crew Commander Wayne ‘Chuck’ Berry, 49 and serving at Wyre…
Firefighters’ epic Brecon Beacons challenge in memory of popular former colleague again a huge success
A team of Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue (HWFRS) firefighters and family supporters have continued the fundraising legacy of former colleague, Stu Crebbin, when they achieved the third Stu’s Phoenix Challenge on 9/10 July 2022. Stu died in March…
HWFRS firefighters qualify for national competition after dramatic Breathing Apparatus contest in Telford
Two HWFRS teams have qualified to go forward to a national competition after the fire service’s exciting and closely fought regional BA (Breathing Apparatus) Training Challenge, which took place recently at Telford Training Centre. The Challenge saw four HWFRS teams…