Find out what's happening at ECFRS. Here is a selection of our latest news bulletins.
05-12-2011Chimney Fire Safety
As the late winter finally arrives and the cold temperatures begin to bite Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are warning people who have an open fire to make sure that they have taken the correct...
05-12-2011Basildon 50th Anniversary
It is 50 years this Thursday (December 8) since the first fire appliances was despatched from Basildon Fire Station. The land was first purchased in 1960 for the princely sum of £6,390 and...
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02-12-2011Southend volunteers in Big Society scheme
A new partnership initiative has been launched in Southend to enhance Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s (ECFRS) home fire safety visits scheme. A partnership between ECFRS and Southend...
01-12-2011£1.2m of vehicles at fraction of cost
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is putting over £1m of specialist vehicles through their paces today (December 1) at Ardleigh Reservoir as part of an exercise to publicise its new...
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29-11-2011Don't Be Like Max
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is warning people not to follow the example set by Eastender’s Max Branning last night and make sure they never take the batteries out of their smoke...
