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 Fire Authority representing Essex County Council, Thurrock Council and Southend Council areas.

Incidents

Haystack fire

Beach Road, St Osyth
18/09/2017 @ 13:13
Road traffic collision - two casualties

Chelmsford Road, Hatfield Heath
18/09/2017 @ 09:55
Road traffic collision - one casualty

Braintree Road, Felsted
18/09/2017 @ 09:43
Fire in food outlet

Orsett Road, Grays
17/09/2017 @ 00:55

Latest News

06/09/2017
Live or work in Waltham Abbey?
Waltham Abbey Fire Station is on the look-out for new on-call firefighters, who are a vital part of today's fire and rescue service. The call comes as part of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s countywide on-call firefighter ...
15/08/2017
Staying safe at V Festival
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is urging V Festival goers to follow some simple safety tips to make sure that they stay happy campers throughout the weekend. Fire crews will be on site throughout the festival providing operational response ...
10/08/2017
Firefighting fun for girls camp
Firefighters from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have spent the day with children at the St John Bosco Centre teaching them firefighting activities and skills. The 100 girls, who come from deprived areas in London, are staying at the camp ...
09/08/2017
Sheltered housing in Colchester get sprinklers
Enoch House in Colchester now has sprinklers fitted thanks to part funding by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The sheltered housing scheme in Magnolia Drive, Colchester has 36 flats and is run by Colchester Borough Homes on behalf of ...

Road Safety

Essex County Fire & Rescue Service is committed to reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on the roads of Essex as a result of road traffic collisions (RTC’s). On average we attend more than 1,200 road traffic collisions every year. We see the devastating effect of these crashes and our firefighters often have to cut the victims free from the wreckage. This is why we work closely with partners in the Safer Essex Roads Partnership to reduce the number of crashes, deaths and serious injuries on Essex's

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
18/09/2017 @ 13:13 Haystack fire
Latest News
06/09/2017 Live or work in Waltham Abbey?
High-Rise
Fire Safety Advice.
Recruitment
Play your part in our future.
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
23/09/2017 Waltham Abbey - recruitment event 2

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