HWFireRedditch and HWFire Evesham both got the RTC health check treatment over the weekend. The team were in attendance to provide up to date theory on casualty care during an RTC extrication, and then played the casualty of their scenario #firefighter #paramedic #training

Animal welfare is at the heart of World Animal Day and at HWFRS we have been busy playing our part over the year 🐈🐕🐎🐄🦌👇 #WorldAnimalDay #AnimalWelfare

⚠️ Take care when cooking with hot oil – it sets alight easily. If a pan catches fire, don’t take risks. Turn off the heat if it is safe to do so. Never throw water over it. Don’t tackle the fire yourself – Get Out, Stay Out, Call 999.

⚠️ We're urging people to stay safe after a series of recently-reported fires involving electric bikes and scooters nationally #ebike #escooter #fire Please follow our advice when you are charging the battery 👉 ow.ly/it0m50PTPPq

HWFireRedditch green watch have got the team in for their annual FREC3 refresher. We'll take them through theory for the first half and then launch into practical to consolidate their understanding #firefighter #paramedic #training #excellence #casualtycare

We're hiring! We're looking for an Emergency Control Room Resilience Operator. Interested? Get your applications in by Sunday 29 October. Please visit hwfire.org.uk/join-us/latest… for more details and how to apply!

Today is National Burn Awareness Day. 7,335 children in England & Wales were so badly burnt they required specialist burns unit admittance in 2022. Hot water burns like fire. Always keep hot drinks out of the reach of children 👉 ow.ly/SlLI50PVtXs #BeBurnsAware

❓ Are you holding an organised public bonfire or firework display in our two counties for Bonfire Night? 🎆 We're compiling a list of displays so please let us know about your event on 0800 032 1155 or at [email protected]. For more 👉 ow.ly/9waf50PVCqz

Don't be alarmed if you see a lot of blue-light activity in Cutnall Green on Sunday. This is a fire service exercise in co-operation with our colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police. Vehicles are likely to be in the area from around 11am.

⚠️ Smoke alarms save lives but only if they work. 👆 Please test yours now and weekly. Have one on every level of your home #FireKills #SmokeAlarms #TestItTuesday For more advice 👉 hwfire.org.uk/news/03-10-202…

🔥 Most fires in the home start accidentally. Understanding why fires start and how you can prevent them will help keep you, other people and your property safe. 🏠 Complete a free online home fire safety check at ohfsc.co.uk #AccidentalFires #HomeFireSafety

👇 This is definitely the case this morning with a lot of surface water about and more rain set to follow. Please take extra care on the roads. You can get more road safety and flooding advice at hwfire.org.uk/safety-and-adv… & hwfire.org.uk/safety-and-adv…

RTC incident on the Slough at Studley. Road will be closed for some time so please avoid area. Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service West Mercia Police Warwickshire Police West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou

Geraldine Thurston and Andy Lune of MBBC Construction Chemicals Ltd have received a Chief Fire Officer’s Employer Award from CFO Jon Pryce. The award goes to the employers of HWFRS’s on-call firefighters who have made an exceptional contribution to our local communities.

Congratulations to Watch Commander Neil Teasdale who received a certificate from Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce and the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire, Mrs Beatrice Grant to mark 30 years of service with HWFRS. Thank you for your service Neil!

Year 2 had a special visit from our local Fire & Rescue Service yesterday afternoon, as part of their learning about the Great Fire of London. We found out lots of information about how the fire service has changed and improved since 1666

Our on-call crew had a great time talking about the great fire of London yesterday 🚒🔥

RTC exercise for the on-call crew tonight, 3 casualties trapped in two cars. Putting our skills to the test. 🚒🚗🚙

Redditch on call crew competing in the internal BA comp run offs today.

Deeply saddened by the loss of two Oxfordshire firefighters and a member of the public. My heartfelt condolences go out to their families, friends, and colleagues. A tragic reminder of the risks our emergency services face every day. #ThinRedLine