Find out what's happening at ECFRS. Here is a selection of our latest news bulletins.
23-07-2010Young Firefighter's Centre Opened
The ribbon was cut on the country’s first ever dedicated Young Firefighter’s Centre on Wednesday evening. The centre, which is based in Southend Fire Station, will provide a permanent...
22-07-2010Chairman's Charity Cheque
Essex Fire Authority Chairman Councillor Tony Hedley presented charity DownSyndrome Extra 21 with a cheque for more than £5,700. The money was raised at the Chairman’s Charity Dinner...
21-07-2010No agreement in industrial dispute
Fire Brigades Union officials have left Service headquarters at Kelvedon Park without signing the agreement to end the eight-month industrial dispute. A meeting this morning (Wednesday) between...
12-07-2010Summer Fire Safety
With the county set to bake under a heatwave this summer Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are warning people to take extra care to make sure that they can enjoy the weather but make sure that...
05-07-2010Chinese Lanterns
Firefighters are warning people against using Chinese Flying Lanterns for fear they could spark huge field fires. The lanterns work like miniature hot air balloons powered by candles lit inside a...
