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Essex County Fire & Rescue Service

News

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

  • Rosanna Briggs Awarded MBE

    17-06-2013Rosanna Briggs Awarded MBE

    Rosanna Briggs, Deputy Head of Emergency Planning, has been awarded an MBE for Services to Civil Protection in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. While Rosanna performs a valued and important...

  • Open Days 2013

    17-06-2013Open Days 2013

    Open day dates for fire stations across the County are now available. Fire stations across Essex are opening their doors and inviting the public to join them at their summer open days. It's a free...

  • Make sure you know your escape route

    31-05-2013Make sure you know your escape route

    Make sure you know how you and your family plan to get out in the event of a fire, that is the message from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. When fire strikes every second counts so knowing...

  • Colchester Fire Swim charities pick up their cheques

    28-05-2013Colchester Fire Swim charities pick up their cheques

    The Fire Fighters Charity collected £5,000 and other local charities shared another £5,000 as proceeds from last year’s Fire Swim were handed out at the annual presentation evening...

  • Beware Brave Barbequers

    24-05-2013Beware Brave Barbequers

    This weekend traditionally marks the start of the county’s barbeque season as people head outdoors to enjoy the weather and cook in their gardens. It might not seem like ideal barbequing...