Hereford Fire Station

21/08/2026

In recent weeks our Land Rover and personnel have been mobilised to wildfire incidents in England and Wales.📍⛰️🔥

Firefighters were deployed to Dunwich Heath, Suffolk to support ongoing firefighting operations.

This week, the Land Rover and a crew was also deployed to assist South Wales Fire and Rescue Service with protracted wildfire incidents across their Service area, including a significant wildfire near Blaenavon. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Wildfire Tactical Advisors (TacAds) and personnel from HWFRS also attended wildfires near Dovestone Reservoir, Manchester and Tintwistle Moor in Derbyshire.

Our crews have worked with many other Fire and Rescue Services from across the United Kingdom during these deployments as part of National Resilience. 🇬🇧

14/08/2026

⚠️ We respectfully ask that you carefully reconsider all activities that may cause fire. The smallest spark can turn into a large and uncontrollable fire in a matter of seconds. 👉 Please read our advice below:

❌ Don't have BBQs.
❌ Don't light bonfires.
❌ Don't drop ci******es, matches or smoking materials on the ground.
❌ Don't leave glass bottles or litter in open spaces.
❌ Don't leave mirrors or reflective objects where they could focus sunlight.
❌ Don't use fireworks.
❌ Don't park vehicles on dry grass. Hot exhausts and catalytic converters can start fires.
❌ Don't burn garden waste.
❌ Don't use machinery that creates sparks near dry grass, crops or vegetation.
❌ Don't continue working if equipment is overheating.
❌ Don't ignore damaged exhausts, bearings or brakes that could generate heat or sparks.
❌ Don't let cut grass, straw or debris build up around engines and moving parts.
❌ Don't refuel machinery while it's hot or running.
❌ Don't leave machinery unattended while operating.

08/08/2026

Smoke from the ongoing wildfire near Llangynidr is drifting across to parts of Herefordshire. The incident is being dealt with by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub CGC / MAWW Fire and Rescue crews. If smoke is affecting you, please read attached advice from Public Health Wales.

Dry weather and ground conditions makes it is easier for wildfires to start. Smoke from wildfires can irritate the eyes, nose and throat. It may also cause coughing, wheezing, breathlessness and chest pain

06/08/2026

In recent weeks we have attended a number of fire in the open incidents, working alongside other crews from Hereford & Worcester and also crews over the border. 🚒🔥

We’d like to thank the farming community for assisting us during these incidents, from creating fire breaks with machinery to assisting us in providing extra water with bowsers, it certainly helps us to contain these incidents! 👏🏻🚜🧑‍🌾🔥

01/08/2026

25/07/2026

Crews from Hereford were mobilised to this ongoing protracted incident, supporting crews from Mid & West Wales. There’s still hotspots being monitored and a fire service presence remains

14/07/2026

Here’s some advice for farmers and members of our rural communities from DWFireRescue 🚜🧑‍🌾🔥

🚜 Fire safety starts long before the first spark.

Hot, dry weather can increase the risk of fires on farms, but a little preparation can make a big difference.

Take a few minutes to check:
✔️ Your fire risk assessment is up to date.
✔️ Emergency access routes are clear.
✔️ Buildings are clearly signed.
✔️ You have a plan to evacuate livestock safely.
✔️ Everyone knows what to do if the worst happens.

If a fire breaks out:
📞 Call 999 immediately.
🧯 Only tackle a small fire if you're trained, have the right equipment and it's safe to do so.

Preparing today could make all the difference tomorrow. 🚜🔥

12/07/2026

Hear Group Commander, Dave Swallow featuring on Sky News’ coverage of wildfires ⛰️🔥 Dave is one of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) wildfire tactical advisers.

12/07/2026

Tonight we were called to reports of a fire in the open near to Queenswood Country Park. It appeared that a disposable barbecue was left unattended.

Due to the recent dry weather, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust has warned visitors not to use the parks fixed BBQ’s at local country parks due to the increased wildfire risk - and so we advise against the use of disposable ones as well!

Please be responsible when out exploring the countryside, in these tinder dry conditions even the smallest of embers can ignite a fire! ⛺️ 🪵 🔥❌🚭

If you do notice a fire, please call 999 and keep away, wildfires can spread rapidly and unpredictably meaning escape routes in grassland and forestry can often be compromised📱🆘

12/07/2026

11.07.2026

Crews mobilised to several incidents yesterday including:

1 x Vehicle Fire 🚘🔥
3 x Fire in the Open ⛰️🔥
1 x House Fire 🏠🔥
1 x Gain Entry for the Ambulance Service 🚑🧰

Working alongside crews from Malvern Fire Station Bromyard Fire Station Tenbury Wells Fire Station Ledbury Fire Station and Fownhope.