Find out what's happening at ECFRS. Here is a selection of our latest news bulletins.
24-12-2008Chimney Fire Safety
With the onset of winter and rising fuel costs many homes with open fireplaces are using wood and coal to heat their homes this winter and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has seen an increase in...
24-12-2008Christmas Tree
It’s a little known fact that Christmas is the time of year when there are more injuries than ever caused by fire in the home. As the decorations go up, so do the risks of fire in the home....
15-12-2008Funding for Essex Fire Stations
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service will receive just over £2 million in government funding to invest in capital projects. The money is to be used on capital and refurbishment programmes....
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10-12-2008IRMP voted through
Essex Fire Authority voted in favour of the IRMP and its recommendations when they met at County Hall this morning. Around 60 firefighters turned up to protest against adoption of the IRMP...
17-11-2008International acclaim for Essex dog rescue team
John Ball and Darcy, the USAR dog team, have become the first rescue dog team from the UK to be awarded International Rescue Dog Organisation (IRO) Mission Readiness Award. John joined two other...
