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

Road traffic collision near railway line

Skelmersdale Road, Clacton
19/10/2018 @ 12:39
Road traffic collision

A12, Stratford St Mary
19/10/2018 @ 08:19
Fire in derelict building

Northbrooks, Harlow
17/10/2018 @ 02:04
Road traffic collision - lorry

A13, Five Bells
16/10/2018 @ 09:08

Latest News

19/10/2018
Search and rescue dogs from across the UK to visit Essex for boat training event
Search and Rescue dogs from across the UK are heading to Essex this weekend to put their skills to the test in a boat-related exercise. The event, which is the biggest of its kind in this country, will see 28 dogs from a variety of emergency ...
03/10/2018
Fire Safety Advice for University Students
As thousands of young people across Essex get ready to start university, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are offering some help and advice to keep them fire safe in their halls of residence and student homes. While university is a fun and ...
28/09/2018
Residents are Safe, Well and Secure in Saffron Walden
Community Safety teams have been out and about in Saffron Walden this week as part of a multi-agency #safewellsecure six day safety event, from 24 to 29 September. Emergency services and partner organisations have been working together across the ...
27/09/2018
Mary wins award for Community Speed Watch programme
Congratulations to Community Speed Watch Co-ordinator Mary Whiley who was crowned winner of a prestigious award at the annual Essex Police Awards on Tuesday (25 September). Mary scooped the trophy in the Public and Partnership category for her ...

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
19/10/2018 @ 12:39 Road traffic collision near railway line
Latest News
19/10/2018 Search and rescue dogs from across the UK to visit Essex for boat training event
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
27/10/2018 Ongar recruitment drop in sessions

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