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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

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

Firefighters rescue puppy trapped in chair

Fenwick Road, Canvey Island
23/02/2021 @ 11:41
What3words app helps emergency services find woman trapped in car

Boreham Road, Great Leighs
22/02/2021 @ 08:15
Candle starts house fire

Connaught Avenue, Loughton
21/02/2021 @ 00:07
Road traffic collision: casualty freed

Woodridden Hill, Waltham Abbey
20/02/2021 @ 08:16

Latest News

24/02/2021
Tri-Service Rural Community Officer starts work for all three emergency services
A new Tri-Service Rural Community Officer, representing all three emergency services, has begun working in the Maldon and the Dengie Peninsular areas of Essex. Les Davis will establish himself as a pivotal member of the community, ...
16/02/2021
Happy Pancake Day
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to take extra care when cooking pancakes today. The warning comes as part of a month-long campaign advising Essex residents how they can reduce the risk of having a cooking-related house ...
15/02/2021
Fire Service launches half term colouring competition
Calling all Essex children, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service needs your help to design a home fire safety poster and is holding a half term colouring competition. The Service is looking for the best home fire safety poster to share with ...
14/02/2021
Don't ruin your romantic meal this Valentine Day
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to be take extra care when rustling up a romantic candle-lit dinner at home this Valentine's Day. The warning comes as part of a month-long ...

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.

Recruitment

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.

Community Development

Fire and rescue services have a huge role to play in tackling wider social issues when working with local communities.

We've created and adapted a number of intervention programmes which are delivered across Essex to a wide range of individuals.

About Us
Our Mission: To make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel.
Incidents
23/02/2021 @ 11:41 Firefighters rescue puppy trapped in chair
Latest News
24/02/2021 Tri-Service Rural Community Officer starts work for all three emergency services
Coronavirus
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.
Education Hub
Fire and crime safety videos for ages 5- 18

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