Welcome to Essex County Fire & Rescue Service

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

Vehicle fire

Harwich Road, Great Oakley
10/08/2022 @ 13:22
PHOTOS: Field fire in Southend

Garons Park, Southend-On-Sea
09/08/2022 @ 16:55
PHOTOS: Field fire near M25

M25 Junction 26 - 25, Waltham Abbey
09/08/2022 @ 16:27
PHOTO: Field fire near the M11

M11, Chigwell
09/08/2022 @ 12:25

Latest News

09/08/2022
Fire Service urges people to stay safe and enjoy #FireFreeFun
With the hot and dry conditions continuing, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is working incredibly hard to keep everyone who lives, works and travels in Essex safe. The Service wants to thank the people of Essex for their support so far in ...
03/08/2022
Fire Investigation and Search dogs pass relicensing tests
Fire Investigation and Search dogs Fizz, Jarvis and Bailey have passed their annual relicensing tests alongside their handler, Graham Currie. Jim Beaird, lead instructor from the Essex Police Dog Unit, put Graham, sprocker spaniel Fizz, cocker ...
01/08/2022
South Woodham Ferrers Fire Station converts to an on-call fire station
South Woodham Ferrers Fire Station has taken its next step to becoming an on-call fire station, thanks to the support of the local community who have applied to join the team and the commitment of the staff at the station. As of today (1 August) ...
29/07/2022
Fire Service welcomes new firefighters and control staff
Eleven new firefighters and six control room operators have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service during a dedicated passing out ceremony at the Service Training Centre in Witham today. The new firefighters will be heading to ...

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.

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Upcoming Events

About Us
Our Mission: To make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel.
Incidents
10/08/2022 @ 13:22 Vehicle fire
Latest News
09/08/2022 Fire Service urges people to stay safe and enjoy #FireFreeFun
Events
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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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Vehicle fire

PHOTOS: Field fire in Southend

PHOTOS: Field fire near M25

PHOTO: Field fire near the M11

Fire Service urges people to stay safe and enjoy #FireFreeFun

Fire Investigation and Search dogs pass relicensing tests

South Woodham Ferrers Fire Station converts to an on-call fire station

Fire Service welcomes new firefighters and control staff

Upcoming Events

Corringham Fire Station Open Day

Clacton Fire Station Open Day

Rayleigh Weir Fire Station open day

Dunmow Fire Station Open Day

Chelmsford Fire Station Open Day (27 August)

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