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Welcome to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

We are one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country, serving the county of Essex which has a wide variety of risks, covering an area of 1,400 square miles and a population of 1.8 million.

We provide prevention, protection and emergency response services from 50 fire stations across Essex.

We are Essex Fire

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Fire Cadet applications are now being accepted for September 2023, applications will be open from now until 17 April. If you are interested in joining click on the ‘Apply for Next Year’ button below

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Start your online check now

In a bid to reduce the number of house fires in Essex, we are encouraging everyone to complete the online home safety check to evaluate their own risk of fire. 

You can carry out a check yourself, or any family members, friends, neighbours, registered carers, support workers and partner agencies can use this tool. 

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Latest incidents - we're there when you need us
We respond to a variety of emergencies, including fires, road traffic collisions, specialist rescues, maritime incidents, flooding, and incidents relating to hazardous materials.

Here you can find details of some of our incidents. We don’t list details of every incident we attend but only those where there is an important safety message, or we need to warn and inform. We also highlight good work from our crews or some of our more interesting rescues. 
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Fire

Ground floor flat fire
Eastcote Grove, Southend.
09 Jun 7.23pm
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Fire

Grain silo fire
High Street, Mistley
08 Jun 3.31pm
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Fire

Discarded cigarette fire 
Geary Drive, Brentwood
08 Jun 1.09pm
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Person rescue

Man rescued from well
Victory Road, West Mersea
08 Jun 1.03pm
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Fire

Crews tackle fire affecting 200-tonne woodpile
Lubberhedges Lane, Stebbing
07 Jun 10.07am
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Fire

Discarded cigarette causes garden fire
Linford Drive, Basildon
06 Jun 1.53pm
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Fire

Boy, 14, alerts family to house fire
Salvia Close, Clacton
05 Jun 11.38pm
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Fire

Boiler fire spreads to neighbouring property
Stanford Rivers Road, Ongar
05 Jun 10.48pm
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Road traffic collision

Road traffic collision
Colne Road, Coggeshall
05 Jun 7.47am
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Animal rescue

Station Manager issues message to horse owners following animal rescue
Churchill Road, Grays
04 Jun 8.11am
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We are Essex Fire

Incident statistics for 1 January - 31 December 2022.

17,771
Incidents attended
7,226
Home safety visits
4,468
Inspections and audits at commercial properties
Latest news
Press release

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Celebrates Volunteers' Week with award ceremony

Some of our volunteers at a celebration event at our headquarters
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) hosted an event to mark Volunteers' Week and celebrate the exceptional contributions made by its own dedicated volunteers.

Press release

Essex Fire Officer is thanked at 10 Downing Street

Scott Meekings stands outside No. 10 Downing Street's famous black door
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An Essex fire officer who was involved in the lifesaving response operations in Turkey earlier this year has been thanked during an event at Downing Street. 

Press release

Watch Essex Fire Service's rugby team for free

ECFRS' Rugyby team. They are wearing read and white tops with white shorts. They are standing in a group on a field and smiling towards the camera.
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Rugby fans are invited to a free charity rugby match on Saturday, 20 May at Clacton Rugby Club.

 

Press release

On-call firefighters help Manningtree get into the coronation spirit

Five members of Manningtree's crew on top of the church roof
FF Emma Jane Hawkings, WM Luke Beardmore, FF Toby Spencer-Campbell, FF Russell Ward, FF Daniel Steggles
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Manningtree’s on-call firefighters have been helping the town get ready for tomorrow’s coronation celebrations.

Press release

Fire Service's life-saving offer for residents who can't hear a standard smoke alarm

Laura Moxley
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If you are unlikely to hear a standard smoke alarm due to being deaf or through hearing loss Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is offering to fit free sensory smoke alarms.

Press release

Essex businesses are urged to "clean up" in bid to reduce risk of fire

STOCK photo of piles of rubbish
Stock photo
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Businesses in Essex are being urged to clean up their refuge and rubbish to reduce their risk of fire following a serious fire Basildon last night ( Friday 28 April).

Press release

Fire Service appeals for information after spate of deliberate fires within four hours

scene of a outbuilding after a fire
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is appealing for information after a spate of fires which were deliberately set in Doddinghurst, Essex on Monday 24 April 2023. 

Press release

This technique will save your life if you’re struggling in water

A firefighter floating on his back with his arms and legs stretched out in water to demonstrate how to float to live
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This week is Be Water Aware week and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is urging everyone in Essex to remember to Float To Live, a lifesaving technique if you’re struggling in water.

Floating on your back with your arms and legs stretched out can save your life if you are struggling in water.

Press release

Fire Service help local business and property owners after law change

FSR
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Fire officers from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have been working with local businesses and property owners to help them understand new fire safety regulations, which have been introduced as a result of the Grenfell Tower fire. 

Press release

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service reduces its Gender Pay Gap

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A newly published report has shown that Essex County Fire and Rescue’s gender pay gap has decreased over the last year.

Photo of a female firefighter standing in front of a fire appliance. She is holding her helmet under her arm.
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Quick links
Important pages on our website that you may be interested in.
About us

Our Fire Stations

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See a list of our stations
Find out more about all of the fire stations in our County.
Safety advice

Water Safety

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Read about Water Safety
Most people don't think of the fire service when it comes to water rescues, but it's an important part of our work.
Museum

The Essex Fire Museum

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Visit the Museum
The Essex Fire Museum gives visitors the opportunity to take a fascinating look at the history of the fire service here in Essex.
Education

Education Hub

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Visit our Education Hub
The best way to keep our community safe is to reduce risk and prevent fire, road and water emergencies and incidents from happening, and we need your help.

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