During the recent heatwave SARA Wyre Forest has issued the advice to the public 'Just don't go in'. The advice has been issued during a period of hot weather which has seen many people swimming in open water to cool down. This summer has already claimed numerous lives of people swimming in dangerous waters across the UK, and SARA has already been called to one of these tragic incidents.

Please take a few moments to click the link to the BBC News video and educate anybody who may be at risk.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-44771872/just-don-t-go-in-water-safety-experts-advise

Hereford and Worcester Fire Service have confirmed that the location of the new Emergency Service Hub. Stourpoint 5 in Kidderminster has been named as the site which will also be a home for the SARA Wyre Forest team.

This is great news for the team and means greater working opportunities between the local Emergency Services. Furthermore it will give us a purpose built home that will meet our needs, allowing us to respond more quicker to incidents.