Fire Service
The Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is a key
responder to major emergencies within Worcestershire. They have a
variety of functions in addition to fighting fires.
Their primary concern is to rescue people trapped in wreckage
and to prevent further escalation of an emergency by tackling
fires, pumping out floodwater, and dealing with released chemicals
and other hazards.
At the scene of an incident they are responsible for
establishing and controlling entry to the immediate hazard area
(inner cordon), until all the injured have been released and the
scene is declared safe.
If the emergency is terrorist inspired and terrorism remains a
threat to the responding agencies, responsibility over the
immediate scene rests with the Police Service.
Useful links
More information about your local service and advice on fire
safety can be found at http://www.hwfire.org.uk/
