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

Four people rescued from mud

Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea
02/06/2020 @ 19:11
Fire at recycling plant

Station Road, East Tilbury
02/06/2020 @ 18:08
Kitchen fire

Broomfield Road, Chelmsford
02/06/2020 @ 17:35
Van collides with house

Chantry Close, Clacton-on-Sea
02/06/2020 @ 17:30

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service staff volunteer their time during pandemic

More than 90 ECFRS members of staff have offered their assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Service has been overwhelmed with offers to help from its staff with 90 people offering to give their time ...

30/05/2020

Wildfire advice for Essex as Met Office issues amber warning

A 'very high' risk of wildfire is in place across Essex this weekend and into next week, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has warned. As public lockdown restrictions continue to be eased amid the coronavirus pandemic, residents have ...

29/05/2020

Firefighters continue to work with Ambulance Service giving 4,700 hours

Nineteen Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) firefighters have worked alongside the East of England Ambulance Service to protect Essex residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. In six weeks, the firefighters have worked ...

29/05/2020

Fire Service set to celebrate pride month

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service will celebrate pride month with virtual celebrations during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Service’s LGBTQ+ staff support group, BEING, will be promoting virtual celebrations for staff to celebrate ...

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
02/06/2020 @ 19:11 Four people rescued from mud
Latest News
02/06/2020 Essex County Fire and Rescue Service staff volunteer their time during pandemic
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

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

About Us

Incidents

Four people rescued from mud

Fire at recycling plant

Kitchen fire

Van collides with house

Latest News

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service staff volunteer their time during pandemic

Wildfire advice for Essex as Met Office issues amber warning

Firefighters continue to work with Ambulance Service giving 4,700 hours

Fire Service set to celebrate pride month

Road Safety

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Events Calendar - June 2020

Upcoming Events

Chelmsford Fire Station Open Day

About Us

Incidents

Latest News

Coronavirus

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Education Hub

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