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.

This #ThankyouThursday, we want to thank Les for his 50 years' service

This #ThankyouThursday, we want to thank Community Builder Les Nicoll for his dedication during 50 years' service. Les Nicoll started his career with our Service in 1970 and this month, he celebrated his milestone of 50 years' ...

21/02/2020

Eighteen new firefighters join Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Today, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service welcomed its biggest new squad in over 10 years with eighteen new firefighters welcomed into the Service in front of their proud family and friends. The firefighters were honoured at a dedicated passing ...

20/02/2020

Year 9 students thank Essex County Fire and Rescue Service for inspiring them

Eight students from Colchester Academy visited the Service's Headquarters earlier this month to learn more about the different roles within the Service and about the variety of career opportunities on offer. Watch Manager Dave Bond from Blue ...

19/02/2020

Have your say on how your fire service delivers its priorities

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s draft plan for how it delivers its priorities has been published today, marking the final stage of the Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) public consultation. Anyone who lives, works or ...

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
27/02/2020 @ 12:30 Dog rescued from kitchen fire
Latest News
27/02/2020 This #ThankyouThursday, we want to thank Les for his 50 years' service
Public Consultation
We need your views on how our future priorities are delivered.
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
01/03/2020 Rayleigh Weir Fire Station charity car wash

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

About Us

Incidents

Dog rescued from kitchen fire

Road traffic collision - person trapped

Fire in roof of large two-storey property

Wind damaged glass panel made safe by firefighters

Latest News

This #ThankyouThursday, we want to thank Les for his 50 years' service

Eighteen new firefighters join Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Year 9 students thank Essex County Fire and Rescue Service for inspiring them

Have your say on how your fire service delivers its priorities

Road Safety

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Events Calendar - February 2020

Upcoming Events

Rayleigh Weir Fire Station charity car wash

Dovercourt Fire Station charity car wash

Wivenhoe Fire Station charity car wash

Chelmsford Fire Station Open Day

About Us

Incidents

Latest News

Public Consultation

Recruitment

Home Fire Safety

Business Safety

Events Calendar

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