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 Authority is responsible for fire and rescue services covering an area over 1,400 square miles and a population of 1.8 million.

Hundreds made safer thanks to fire-funded sprinkler projects

Hundreds of people in Southend and Basildon are now safer than ever in their homes, thanks to sprinklers that have been part-funded by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. In total, five properties in Southend and high-rise block of flats in ...

12/04/2019

'All or nothing': becoming a firefighter

Zsolt Nagy always dreamed of becoming a firefighter. Previously a manager at a supermarket, he craved a career where he could help people, solve problems and feel that he belonged. As his alarm went off early on a cold February morning in 2018 he ...

12/04/2019

Don't tackle a fire yourself - get out, stay out, call 999

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are calling for people to think seriously before tackling a fire themselves. The call comes after two people sustained burns and smoke inhalation in two separate incidents on the same day (Thursday 11 ...

04/04/2019

A career change to be the best that you can be

If you crave a physical job, working in a close-knit team and protecting your community then firefighting could be the career change you’ve been looking for. When applications for wholetime firefighters opened in February 2018 it took less ...

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 now responsible to the protection of their property and their 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 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 save and protect lives, property and the environment.
Incidents
25/04/2019 @ 21:32 Loft fire - no working smoke alarms
Latest News
24/04/2019 Hundreds made safer thanks to fire-funded sprinkler projects
High-Rise
Fire Safety Advice.
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.
Events Calendar
01/05/2019 Business engagement event - Wednesday 1 May

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

About Us

Incidents

Loft fire - no working smoke alarms

Industrial unit fire - PHOTOS

Shed fire spreads to house - caused by charger

Road traffic collision - one casualty

Latest News

Hundreds made safer thanks to fire-funded sprinkler projects

'All or nothing': becoming a firefighter

Don't tackle a fire yourself - get out, stay out, call 999

A career change to be the best that you can be

Road Safety

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Events Calendar - April 2019

Upcoming Events

Business engagement event - Wednesday 1 May

About Us

Incidents

Latest News

High-Rise

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Events Calendar

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