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

Man falls from boat

Canvey Road, Canvey
18/08/2018 @ 21:17
Road traffic collision - one person trapped

Thorpe Road, Clacton
18/08/2018 @ 11:14
Outbuilding fire

Orsett Road, Grays
17/08/2018 @ 23:21
Outbuilding fire spreads to house - PHOTOS

Stapleford Road, Romford
17/08/2018 @ 14:34

Latest News

10/08/2018
Fire service and police work together to share safety messages in schools
Community education officers are now delivering fire and police safety messages to school children in Essex. The collaboration between Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) and Essex Police began in 2016 and the fire service's ...
09/08/2018
Is your home really smoke alarmed?
Did you know that smoke alarms alert occupants to just under half of fires in homes? The reason isn’t because they’re unreliable – they provide the best protection for keeping you and your family safe and giving you a chance of ...
02/08/2018
Firefighters called to double the number of outdoor fires in July 2018
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is issuing important outdoor fire safety advice after prolonged dry, hot weather conditions have lead to an increase in outdoor fires. Last month (July) firefighters in Essex dealt with 632 outdoor fires. This ...
25/07/2018
Firefighters recognise brave neighbours following explosion
Martin Andrews and Glen Ellis had never met before the moment they suddenly heard an explosion close to their homes on a Sunday morning last month. Both neighbours leapt to their feet and headed outside to their gardens, where a number of other ...

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
18/08/2018 @ 21:17 Man falls from boat
Latest News
10/08/2018 Fire service and police work together to share safety messages in schools
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
23/08/2018 Family Fun Days at the Essex Fire Museum - Thurs 23 Aug

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

About Us

Incidents

Man falls from boat

Road traffic collision - one person trapped

Outbuilding fire

Outbuilding fire spreads to house - PHOTOS

Latest News

Fire service and police work together to share safety messages in schools

Is your home really smoke alarmed?

Firefighters called to double the number of outdoor fires in July 2018

Firefighters recognise brave neighbours following explosion

Road Safety

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Events Calendar - August 2018

Upcoming Events

Family Fun Days at the Essex Fire Museum - Thurs 23 Aug

Young Driver Event - Clacton Fire Station

Family Fun Days at the Essex Fire Museum - Tues 28 Aug

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