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

Tyres on fire

Una Road, Parkeston
13/08/2020 @ 14:06
Hob causes fire after it was accidentally switched on

Rosberg Road, Canvey Island
13/08/2020 @ 07:12
Lorry fire

A127, Dunton
11/08/2020 @ 14:11
Unknown substance at sorting office

Winsford Way, Chelmsford
11/08/2020 @ 06:28

Safety advice for driving in heavy rain

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is warning drivers to take extra care on the roads following forecasted heavy rain in Essex. Jim Palmer, Assistant Director, Head of Prevention and Protection said: "Driving in ...

06/08/2020

Fire Service issues safety advice for hot weather

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has issued safety advice ahead of this week’s hot temperatures. With the temperatures set to rise, the risk of fire increases - especially in dry weather - and the Service wants to help keep Essex ...

05/08/2020

Sprinklers to be installed at three tower blocks in Essex

Sprinkler funding applications have been granted to three tower blocks in Essex, helping to keep residents safe in their homes. Since 2013, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has part-funded and supported the retrofitting of sprinklers in high ...

04/08/2020

Fire Service fits more than 1,450 smoke alarms during pandemic

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service fitted 1,464 smoke alarms between March and July including 154 sensory smoke alarms. Do you have working smoke alarms in your home? They are proven life-savers and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service wants ...

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
13/08/2020 @ 14:06 Tyres on fire
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13/08/2020 Safety advice for driving in heavy rain
Coronavirus
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Home Fire Safety
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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

Tyres on fire

Hob causes fire after it was accidentally switched on

Lorry fire

Unknown substance at sorting office

Latest News

Safety advice for driving in heavy rain

Fire Service issues safety advice for hot weather

Sprinklers to be installed at three tower blocks in Essex

Fire Service fits more than 1,450 smoke alarms during pandemic

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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