Making Essex safer together
June 2025
1,584
Incidents attended
1,141
Home Fire Safety Checks
124
Very high/high risk inspections and audits
Response times
Our target response times, as set out in our Community Risk Management Plan are to reach all incidents in urban areas within an average of 10 mins and rural areas within an average of 14 minutes.
May 2025 average response times:
9.28 mins
Urban
13.21 mins
Rural
Latest incidents - we're there when you need us
We respond to a wide range of emergencies, including fires, road traffic collisions, specialist rescues, maritime incidents, flooding and incidents relating to hazardous materials. Here you’ll find details of some of the incidents we attend.
We don’t publish every incident, just those where there’s an important safety message, a need to warn or inform the public or an example of something a little different. We also work closely with local media to share relevant information with our communities.
We don’t publish every incident, just those where there’s an important safety message, a need to warn or inform the public or an example of something a little different. We also work closely with local media to share relevant information with our communities.
Animal rescue
Firefighters rescue trapped seagull
Clock Tower Retail Park, Chelmsford
14 Jul 12.18pm
Fire
Firefighters tackle large blaze at agricultural buildings in Finchingfield
Bardfield Road, Finchingfield
13 Jul 6.08am
Fire
Crews tackle house fire in North Weald Bassett
Tempest Mead, North Weald Bassett
12 Jul 3.32am
Other
Crews issue safety advice after gas leak causes evacuation
Moulsham Street, Chelmsford
11 Jul 9.38am
Quick links
Important pages on our website that you may be interested in.
Events
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Our open days and events
All our planned open days and events across the county - we're always adding to this page.
Safety advice
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Water Safety
Most people don't think of the fire service when it comes to water rescues, but it's an important part of our work.
Museum
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The Essex Fire Museum
The Essex Fire Museum gives visitors the opportunity to take a fascinating look at the history of the fire service here in Essex.
Education
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Education
Our team of Education Officers deliver key safety messages to children in Key Stages two, three and four, using interactive school programmes.