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Events and Open Days
We're excited to be opening our fire station doors again throughout the year for our station open days and events.
Essex firefighters reflect on military roots this Armed Forces Day
As the nation prepares to mark Armed Forces Day this Saturday (28 June), Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is reflecting on the powerful personal journeys of firefighters who served in t
Essex County Fire and Resue Service celebrates National Volunteers’ Week 2025
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is proud to mark National Volunteers’ Week 2025 by shining a spotlight on volunteers from the Essex Community Speed Watch (CSW) scheme, whose tireless e
Make a plan: Fire service urges families to practice escape routes at home
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is encouraging families across Essex to take simple but life-saving steps to prepare their children for what to do if a fire breaks out at h
The rise of lithium-ion battery risks in businesses: fire safety strategies every business needs
Rechargeable technology has transformed how we work.
Protect the people you care about: let us know who might need help to escape
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is urging families and carers to book a free Home Safety Visit for anyone who may find it difficult to escape their home in t
Fire service reassures Harlow high-rise residents following Redstone House closure
Following the closure of Redstone House in Harlow due to serious fire safety concerns, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is stepping up its presence in the area to offer support and reas
Redstone House Harlow
Residents in Harlow are being supported after Essex County Fire and Rescue Service took the difficult decision to serve a prohibition notice on Redstone House in Harlow town c
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is launching a new water safety campaign aimed at teenagers - created with the help of its own teenage cadets.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service was proud to host the 2025 AFSA Summer Conference in Colchester
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is asking holidaymakers to do their part in helping prevent wildfires.
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Ten new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service after completing their basic training course at Maldon Fire Station.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is excited to be opening its fire station doors throughout the year to welcome the community to its station open days.
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As the nation prepares to mark Armed Forces Day this Saturday (28 June), Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is reflecting on the powerful personal journeys of firefighters who served in the military.
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Essex firefighters have expert extrication skills and are now award winners when it comes safely removing people who are trapped.
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Work to keep people safer across Essex has been celebrated at the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service annual People Awards 2025.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is proud to announce that Community Safety Officer Dr Muhammad Ahsan has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 for his outstanding contributions to inclusion, diversity, and community safety.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has proudly welcomed 17 new firefighters and seven new control operators to the Service.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is proud to mark National Volunteers’ Week 2025 by shining a spotlight on volunteers from the Essex Community Speed Watch (CSW) scheme, whose tireless efforts are helping to save lives on our roads.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is encouraging families across Essex to take simple but life-saving steps to prepare their children for what to do if a fire breaks out at home.
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