Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

About Us

Our purpose: We improve, protect and save lives. Our vision: To make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel. Our priorities: Service Led, Community Focused, Kind Culture, Financially Sustainable. About Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is one of the largest Fire and Rescue Services in the country, serving a county within which there are a wide variety of risks. The Service is governed by Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority (EPFCC). The EPFCC Fire

Incidents

Flat fire

Stanley Wooster Way, Colchester
20/05/2018 @ 11:51
Firefighters rescue man after cigarette causes fire

Maple Square, Southend
20/05/2018 @ 08:40
Car fire on M11

M11, Stansted
19/05/2018 @ 13:02
Road traffic collision - vehicle overturned

A13 Manorway Junction
19/05/2018 @ 12:09

Latest News

17/05/2018
Fighting fires and tackling depression - Sam's story
As part of Mental Health Awareness week, Sam, an on-call firefighter at Wivenhoe, has agreed to share his story publicly. If you are affected by any issues raised within this story, please see the links at the end of the article. Sam's ...
17/05/2018
How to celebrate Ramadan safely
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service would like to wish the Muslim communities of Essex ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ and offer them support and advice as they observe the holy period of Ramadan. During Ramadan a period of fasting is often ...
13/05/2018
On-call firefighters join wholetime firefighters in Clacton
This year has marked the start of a new period for Clacton Fire Station. Previously Clacton had two fire engines, both of which were crewed by wholetime firefighters - firefighters who work full-time shift patterns and are based at the fire ...
10/05/2018
Thumbs up mobiles down: My Red Thumb Day 2018
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership is supporting My Red Thumb Day on May 10, 2018, by encouraging road-users to post selfies of their red thumbs on Facebook. The national campaign day aims to reduce road collisions by encouraging as many people as ...

Road Safety

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting road safety and seeking to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the roads of Essex as a result of road traffic collisions (RTCs). In 2007 1,065 people were killed or seriously injured on the roads in Essex. By 2017, this has fallen by 19% to 855. Whilst this is a tremendous success, and a tribute to the effectiveness of road safety activities in Essex, the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads remains unacceptably high. In

Recruitment

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service values its people, recognising that their contribution is crucial to its ongoing growth and development. As part of the team, you truly can make a difference and play your part in our future. We offer a challenging and rewarding environment for those interested in a career here, not just for firefighters but for a variety of roles such as Control, Corporate Communications, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, ICT, HR, Learning and Development and Property Services – we employ a team of

Home Fire Safety

Fire safety at home It’s important that you know how to reduce the risk of fire in your home. In our home fire safety pages you'll find lots of information about the common causes of fire in the home and what you can do to prevent them. Don’t forget, if there is a fire inside your home – get out, stay out and call 999. Click on the links at the top of this page for more information about how you can keep yourself, family and home safe from fire. We also have the home fire safety information in

Business Safety

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is committed to helping all businesses in the County by providing advice and information on fire safety issues and legislation. In October 2006, new laws came into force meaning that the way ECFRS does business with its commercial partners have changed dramatically. Business owners are now responsible to the protection of your property and your workforce and we want to work with you to ensure this process is smooth. Among the new responsibilities is a requirement to carry out your own fire

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About Us
Our Mission: To save and protect lives, property and the environment.
Incidents
20/05/2018 @ 11:51 Flat fire
Latest News
17/05/2018 Fighting fires and tackling depression - Sam's story
High-Rise
Fire Safety Advice.
Recruitment
Work for us and join our team.
Home Fire Safety
Book your FREE home safety visit, which includes free smoke alarms here.
Business Safety
Find out how you can help prevent fires affecting your business, and what your responsibilities are under the law.
Events Calendar
05/06/2018 Volunteer Recruitment Event

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

About Us

Incidents

Flat fire

Firefighters rescue man after cigarette causes fire

Car fire on M11

Road traffic collision - vehicle overturned

Latest News

Fighting fires and tackling depression - Sam's story

How to celebrate Ramadan safely

On-call firefighters join wholetime firefighters in Clacton

Thumbs up mobiles down: My Red Thumb Day 2018

Road Safety

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Events Calendar - May 2018

Upcoming Events

Volunteer Recruitment Event

Chelmsford Volunteer Recruitment Event

Essex Police and Fire Cadet Challenge - Heats

Essex Police and Fire Cadet Challenge - Finals

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