Find out what's happening at ECFRS. Here is a selection of our latest news bulletins.
21-06-2012Talks not strike remain best option
Essex Fire Chiefs remain confident that the need for strike action can be averted, despite today’s announcement from the FBU of five strike dates. Chief Fire Officer David Johnson says that...
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21-06-2012Heroic young men receive top fire award
Six young men are to be awarded Chief Fire Officer’s Commendations at a presentation ceremony at Southend Fire Station today (Thursday). The Awards are made following their brave actions in...
20-06-2012Professional firefighters will keep you safe in a strike
Senior fire and rescue service managers have moved this week to quash rumours appearing in the local press that they are bringing in volunteers and outside support to keep Essex safe in the event of...
20-06-2012No “Martini” talks, says Fire Authority Chairman
Call off the strike and come with us to ACAS, that’s the message delivered to Essex FBU officials today by Fire Authority Chairman Anthony Hedley. The union had offered the Chairman and his...
15-06-2012Brentwood rally round for firefighter Mark
Brentwood firefighters rallied round to raise £2,280 at the station open day on Saturday for their colleague Mark Rodrigues Dos Santos, who is fighting for his life after he collapsed at a...
