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 Authority is responsible for fire and rescue services covering an area over 1,400 square miles and a population of 1.8 million.

Incidents

Ongar residents sign up to become on-call firefighters

Following a house fire in Ongar on Saturday Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has spent time in the community talking to residents about fire safety and recruitment. Visiting homes in the town, firefighters and members of the Community Safety ...

20/09/2019

Firefighters and staff celebrate long service

We celebrated some of our dedicated firefighters and staff on Tuesday during a special ceremony in Chelmsford. Firefighters and support staff members were invited to a special ceremony at The Lion Inn in Boreham on Tuesday 17 September where they ...

02/09/2019

Get sweeping for Chimney Fire Safety Week

Chimney fires in England accounted for over 4,200 incidents dealt with by fire and rescue services between April 2016 and March 2017. This year’s Chimney Fire Safety Week (2 – 9 September), part of the national fire safety campaign, ...

02/09/2019

Do you live or work in South Woodham Ferrers?

Come to South Woodham Ferrers open day on Sunday 22 September. South Woodham Ferrers Fire Station is on the look-out for new on-call firefighters, who are a vital part of today's fire and rescue service. The call comes as part of ...

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.

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About Us
Our Mission: To make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel.
Incidents
21/09/2019 @ 12:21 Road traffic collision - one casualty
Latest News
20/09/2019 Ongar residents sign up to become on-call firefighters
High-Rise
Fire Safety Advice.
Recruitment
Work for us and join our team.
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.
Events Calendar
28/09/2019 Dovercourt Fire Station Charity Car Wash

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

About Us

Incidents

Road traffic collision - one casualty

Elderly lady rescued from house fire - safety advice issued

Fire at industrial unit

Fractured gas pipe

Latest News

Ongar residents sign up to become on-call firefighters

Firefighters and staff celebrate long service

Get sweeping for Chimney Fire Safety Week

Do you live or work in South Woodham Ferrers?

Road Safety

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Events Calendar - September 2019

Upcoming Events

Dovercourt Fire Station Charity Car Wash

Orsett Fire Station Charity Car Wash

Canvey Fire Station Charity Car Wash

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