Welcome to Essex County Fire & Rescue Service

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

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

Skip fire: burning garden waste safety warning

Millbank Avenue, Ongar
22/05/2022 @ 21:08
Outbuilding fire

Epping Lane, Theydon Garnon
22/05/2022 @ 19:08
Neighbours praised for acting quickly when hearing smoke alarms

Frambury Lane, Newport
22/05/2022 @ 12:07
PHOTOS: Crews extinguish fire in 13th floor flat

Godman Road, Chadwell St Mary
21/05/2022 @ 09:20

Latest News

23/05/2022
Leigh Fire Station takes on wild new look for pollinators
Firefighters from Leigh Fire Station have been playing their part in rewilding the area to encourage wildlife. As part of the national No Mow May campaign, Leigh firefighters have been rewilding their fire station to encourage ...
19/05/2022
How we work to support people living with dementia in Essex
This week is Dementia Action Week and we’re highlighting the ways we work to support people living with dementia in Essex. Essex has a higher-than-average older population, and it is growing year on year. Although not exclusive to a ...
18/05/2022
ECFRS has part-funded a sprinkler system on a charity's lightship
Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust’s (FACT) converted lightship, Trinity, is a floating residential centre which is primarily used by youngsters. Recently the charity has upgraded the ship and installed a new sprinkler system at a cost ...
16/05/2022
Pushing for equality progress at emergency services IDAHOBIT event
Essex’s emergency services are coming together tomorrow to push for LGBTQ+ equality progress as part of an IDAHOBIT event. IDAHOBIT stands for the ‘International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and ...

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.

Recruitment

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.

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About Us
Our Mission: To make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel.
Incidents
22/05/2022 @ 21:08 Skip fire: burning garden waste safety warning
Latest News
23/05/2022 Leigh Fire Station takes on wild new look for pollinators
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

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Skip fire: burning garden waste safety warning

Outbuilding fire

Neighbours praised for acting quickly when hearing smoke alarms

PHOTOS: Crews extinguish fire in 13th floor flat

Leigh Fire Station takes on wild new look for pollinators

How we work to support people living with dementia in Essex

ECFRS has part-funded a sprinkler system on a charity's lightship

Pushing for equality progress at emergency services IDAHOBIT event

Upcoming Events

Tollesbury Fire Station open day (11 June)

Harlow Fire Station open day (18 June)

Weeley village fete (19 June)

Tiptree Fire Station open day (25 June)

Epping Fire Station open day (25 June)

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