Welcome to Essex County Fire & Rescue Service

About Us

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country, serving a County with a wide variety of risks.

The Service is governed by Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority (EPFCC). The EPFCC Fire and Rescue Authority is responsible for fire and rescue services covering an area over 1,400 square miles and a population of 1.8 million.

Incidents

Fire caused by overheated electrical unit

Stonards Hill, Loughton
29/09/2020 @ 14:33
Two casualties freed from crash

Kents Hill Road, Benfleet
28/09/2020 @ 20:53
Candle starts bedroom fire

Hilltop Lane, Saffron Walden
27/09/2020 @ 21:27
Food van fire spreads to pub roof

Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon
20/09/2020 @ 02:18

Fire Service supports countywide campaign following demand for mental health sup

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is supporting a countywide campaign which launches this month and aims to tackle declining mental wellbeing in the county as a result of coronavirus. The campaign is being led by Essex County Council (ECC) and is ...

23/09/2020

Fire Service celebrates Bi Visibility Day

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is supporting Bi Visibility Day, a day held each year on 23 September to celebrate bisexuality. It is also called Bisexual Pride Day, CBD-Celebrating Bisexuality Day, and Bisexuality+ Day). This day is a ...

23/09/2020

Fire Service shares what fitness means to colleagues

It’s National Fitness Day and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service staff are sharing what fitness means to them. The Service’s Fitness Team are using the day to talk about about why fitness is important to them as well as ...

22/09/2020

CharityTuesday: Firefighters set for 17 mile trek

Firefighters Paul Adams and Gavin Ellis will be walking and talking to raise awareness of the importance of sharing your worries. They will trek 17 miles along the Suffolk coast, from Aldeburgh to Southwold, on Friday 2 October to raise money for ...

Road Safety

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting road safety and seeking to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the roads of Essex as a result of road traffic collisions (RTCs).

In 2007 1,065 people were killed or seriously injured on the roads in Essex. By 2017, this has fallen by 19% to 855. Whilst this is a tremendous success, and a tribute to the effectiveness of road safety activities in Essex, the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads remains unacceptably high.

Home Fire Safety

Knowing how to reduce the risk of fire in your home is an important part of living safe and well. You can find lots of useful information about the common causes of fire in the home and what you can do to prevent them in the links above.

We offer free home visits to any Essex resident. If you do not have working smoke alarms, or have working smoke alarms but would like more information about how to live safely and securely at home, book one of our free visits today.

Business Safety

Business owners are responsible for the protection of their property and their workforce and we want to work with you to ensure this process is smooth. Among the responsibilities is a requirement to carry out your own fire risk assessments and create a plan.

Within this area of the website, you'll find a range of information and links to guidance to help you comply with legislation.

About Us
Our Mission: To make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel.
Incidents
29/09/2020 @ 14:33 Fire caused by overheated electrical unit
Latest News
25/09/2020 Fire Service supports countywide campaign following demand for mental health sup
Coronavirus
Recruitment
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Home Fire Safety
Book your FREE home visit, which includes free smoke alarms here.
Business Safety
Find out how you can help prevent fires affecting your business, and what your responsibilities are under the law.
Education Hub
Fire and crime safety videos for ages 5- 18

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

About Us

Incidents

Fire caused by overheated electrical unit

Two casualties freed from crash

Candle starts bedroom fire

Food van fire spreads to pub roof

Latest News

Fire Service supports countywide campaign following demand for mental health sup

Fire Service celebrates Bi Visibility Day

Fire Service shares what fitness means to colleagues

CharityTuesday: Firefighters set for 17 mile trek

Road Safety

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Community Development

About Us

Incidents

Latest News

Coronavirus

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Education Hub

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