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.

Firefighters take on brutal challenge for charity

Three firefighters took on the Commando Shuffle, a gruelling 30 mile navigational time trial used by the Royal Marines in training while raising money for charity. On one of the hottest days of the summer, Simon Maskell (above left), Andre Turner ...

21/10/2019

International Control Room Week: 'Every emergency starts with us' Jason's story

Every year, thousands of people across Essex find themselves involved in or witnessing an emergency. Instinctively, they all dial 999. But who are those reassuring, ever-present voices on the other end of the line? Well, they're Essex ...

15/10/2019

Could you be an on-call firefighter in Great Baddow?

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is holding a week long recruitment drive in Great Baddow for anyone interested in becoming an on-call firefighter. If you are over 18-years-old and live or work within five minutes of Great Baddow Fire ...

14/10/2019

Candle Fire Safety Week: Snuff out the fire risk

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is asking people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week and snuff out the risk of fire in their homes. With winter fast approaching, a few candles scattered round the room can lend a warm glow ...

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.

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About Us
Our Mission: To make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel.
Incidents
22/10/2019 @ 07:07 Smoke alarm helps couple escape house fire
Latest News
22/10/2019 Firefighters take on brutal challenge for charity
Public Consultation
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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
25/10/2019 Halloween Horror

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

About Us

Incidents

Smoke alarm helps couple escape house fire

Man left homeless after flat destroyed by fire

Toaster causes kitchen fire

Road traffic collision - car on roof

Latest News

Firefighters take on brutal challenge for charity

International Control Room Week: 'Every emergency starts with us' Jason's story

Could you be an on-call firefighter in Great Baddow?

Candle Fire Safety Week: Snuff out the fire risk

Road Safety

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Events Calendar - October 2019

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Halloween Horror

Waltham Abbey recruitment week

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