Find out what's happening at ECFRS. Here is a selection of our latest news bulletins.
08-05-2012ECFRS Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Smoke alarms fitted by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have saved lives in two recent incidents. In both incidents the homeowners were alerted to fires which had broken out while they slept...
04-05-2012Jubilee Beacon Warning
ECFRS are urging organisers planning to light beacons to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee to take care and make sure they follow some basic safety advice. The government has produced a...
02-05-2012Public Reassured as union ballots on strike
With a new threat of strike action by Essex firefighters, Chief Fire Officer David Johnson has assured the public that the Service has robust plans in place to maintain all emergency services should...
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01-05-2012Flood Advice for Motorist
The Service is warning drivers to take care and not get themselves and their families trapped by driving into flood water. Over the last couple of days the Service has received dozens of calls to...
01-05-2012Flood Advice
As rain has hit the county a number of homes and businesses have been flooded. When this happens it not only causes destruction but can also create dangers with electric and gas supplies becoming...
