Welcome to Essex County Fire & Rescue Service

About Us

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country, serving a County with a wide variety of risks.

The Service is governed by Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority (EPFCC). The EPFCC Fire and Rescue Authority is responsible for fire and rescue services covering an area over 1,400 square miles and a population of 1.8 million.

Incidents

Fire at workshops: 7 vehicles destroyed

Sedge Green, Roydon
01/07/2020 @ 02:52
Outbuilding fire

Wantz Road, Maldon
30/06/2020 @ 06:14
Eight lorries damaged in fire

Purdeys Way, Rochford
30/06/2020 @ 05:20
Chemical spill at Southend Hospital

Prittlewell Chase, Southend
29/06/2020 @ 15:27

Do you live or work close to South Woodham Ferrers Fire Station?

South Woodham Ferrers Fire Station is on the look out for people who spend their days or nights close by. The fire station, which is based on Ferrers Road, is recruiting on-call firefighters; people who live or work within five minutes of the ...

30/06/2020

Fizz's first fire: Essex's Fire Investigation Dog starts work

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service's Fire Investigation Dog has attended her first incident after starting a six-month trial with the Service last week. Fizz, the sprocker spaniel, accompanied by her handler, Graham Currie, joined Fire ...

30/06/2020

Debunking the myth: Hand sanitiser in cars DO NOT pose a fire risk

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council in refuting reports claiming that hand sanitiser kept in vehicles can pose a fire risk. Following widespread news coverage claiming that hand sanitiser kept in ...

26/06/2020

Fire service works with local organisations to reach vulnerable people

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has worked with 12 Essex partners and charities to distribute fire safety advice to 1500 vulnerable people in Essex. The Service produced specific home fire safety leaflets for people shielding at home, ...

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.

Home Fire Safety

Knowing how to reduce the risk of fire in your home is an important part of living safe and well. You can find lots of useful information about the common causes of fire in the home and what you can do to prevent them in the links above.

We offer free home visits to any Essex resident. If you do not have working smoke alarms, or have working smoke alarms but would like more information about how to live safely and securely at home, book one of our free visits today.

Business Safety

Business owners are responsible for the protection of their property and their workforce and we want to work with you to ensure this process is smooth. Among the responsibilities is a requirement to carry out your own fire risk assessments and create a plan.

Within this area of the website, you'll find a range of information and links to guidance to help you comply with legislation.

About Us
Our Mission: To make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel.
Incidents
01/07/2020 @ 02:52 Fire at workshops: 7 vehicles destroyed
Latest News
01/07/2020 Do you live or work close to South Woodham Ferrers Fire Station?
Coronavirus
Recruitment
Work for us and join our team.
Home Fire Safety
Book your FREE home 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.
Education Hub
Fire and crime safety videos for ages 5- 18

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

About Us

Incidents

Fire at workshops: 7 vehicles destroyed

Outbuilding fire

Eight lorries damaged in fire

Chemical spill at Southend Hospital

Latest News

Do you live or work close to South Woodham Ferrers Fire Station?

Fizz's first fire: Essex's Fire Investigation Dog starts work

Debunking the myth: Hand sanitiser in cars DO NOT pose a fire risk

Fire service works with local organisations to reach vulnerable people

Road Safety

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Community Development

About Us

Incidents

Latest News

Coronavirus

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Education Hub

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