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News

Find out what's happening at ECFRS. Here is a selection of our latest news bulletins.

  • Hoax Calls Down

    09-09-2010Hoax Calls Down

    Hoax fire calls have dropped by 65% in the last five years. Figures just released by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service show a steady decline in the number of hoax calls the service receives...

  • Signing agreement would be reckless, says Fire Authority

    09-09-2010Signing agreement would be reckless, says Fire Authority

    Chief Fire Officer David Johnson told union officials that Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is to delay signing any settlement agreement until the results of the Government’s...

  • From Brentwood to Delhi

    09-09-2010From Brentwood to Delhi

    The Brentwood based firefighter is set to represent Great Britain in the upcoming Commonwealth games which are taking place in Delhi at the start of October. Danny said: “I have been...

  • Exercise Orion

    07-09-2010Exercise Orion

    Essex crews are taking part in a huge three day exercise which started today. Exercise Orion simulates and earthquake and involves crews from across the globe with more than 3000 people taking...

  • Fire Boat Launched

    07-09-2010Fire Boat Launched

    A brand new rescue boat has been launched at Leigh Fire Station. The boat sees Leigh’s Firefighters able to take to the water in Essex to carry out water rescues for the first time. The...