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 - two vehicles

St Andrews Avenue, Colchester
14/11/2018 @ 20:55
Road traffic collision - four vehicles

A130, Rettendon Turnpike
14/11/2018 @ 17:00
Road traffic collision - elderly man released

Burnham Road, Southminster
14/11/2018 @ 15:33
Fire in school grounds

Long Riding, Basildon
13/11/2018 @ 18:19

Latest News

12/11/2018
Walk and Talk shortlisted for sports award
A scheme which encourages vulnerable adults in Braintree, Witham and Halstead to socialise and stay active has been shortlisted for a local sports award. Walk and Talk was created by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) with local ...
02/11/2018
Plaque unveiled to remember fallen firefighters
A new memorial plaque honouring 18 firefighters who died during the First World War will be unveiled at Essex County Fire and Rescue’s Headquarters in Kelvedon during a ceremony to mark the centenary of the Armistice. The plaque, ...
01/11/2018
Burnham, Tollesbury, Tillingham and Maldon: our county's eastern fire stations
Burnham-on-Crouch, Tollesbury, Tillingham and Maldon: why Essex relies on our county's eastern fire stations Karen Nicoll's 18-year career in the fire service has seen her move from wholetime firefighter to Crew Manager, Training ...
30/10/2018
Don't let your Halloween end in a nightmare
Halloween can be a fun time for the whole family but to avoid the day ending in a nightmare we advise everyone to take extra care and read our fire safety tips: Follow our safety advice to have a safe Halloween: It is far safer to use LED ...

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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Upcoming Events

Leigh Fire Station Christmas Fair

About Us
Our Mission: To save and protect lives, property and the environment.
Incidents
14/11/2018 @ 20:55 Road traffic collision - two vehicles
Latest News
12/11/2018 Walk and Talk shortlisted for sports award
High-Rise
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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
08/12/2018 Leigh Fire Station Christmas Fair

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