- 09/10/2019
Could you be an on-call firefighter in South Woodham Ferrers?
Could you be an on-call firefighter in South Woodham Ferrers? Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is holding a week long recruitment drive in South Woodham Ferrers for anyone interested in becoming an on-call firefighter. If you are over 18-years-old and live or work within five minutes ...
- 30/09/2019
Home Safety Week 2019 #SafeHome19
This week, Essex County Fire and Service (ECFRS) is sharing fire safety advice to help you keep your home safe. As part of the National Fire Chiefs Council’s Home Safety Week 2019 campaign which runs from 30 September – 6 October, the Service will be sharing home safety tips ...
- 28/09/2019
Student Fire Safety Week 2019
With new students settling in to their new homes and new routines and returning students getting back in to the swing of all things university, Essex County Fire and Rescue Sevice is encouraging all students to have a think about their fire safety. Andrea MacAlister, Head of Community Safety, ...
- 26/09/2019
Fire service at 21, VIP at 100: Hocky Hockets' incredible story
A 100-year-old lady who helped to keep Essex safe during World War Two returned to the fire station she first served at last week. ‘Hocky’ Hockets, who was based at the original fire station in Orsett Road Grays in what was then the National Fire Service, was greeted by family ...
- 25/09/2019
Changes made to firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service firefighters are going to look slightly different from today after being issued with new firefighting PPE. From today, all Essex firefighters will be wearing their new and improved kit to help them carry out their roles while better protected and more ...
- 23/09/2019
Have your say on the future priorities of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Consultation starts today - let us know your views A consultation which gives residents the chance to have their say on how the future priorities of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) are delivered begins today (Monday 23 September). In 2019, Essex’s first ever Fire and Rescue ...
- 20/09/2019
Ongar residents sign up to become on-call firefighters
Following a house fire in Ongar on Saturday Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has spent time in the community talking to residents about fire safety and recruitment. Visiting homes in the town, firefighters and members of the Community Safety Team took time to ensure that residents felt ...
- 20/09/2019
Firefighters and staff celebrate long service
We celebrated some of our dedicated firefighters and staff on Tuesday during a special ceremony in Chelmsford. Firefighters and support staff members were invited to a special ceremony at The Lion Inn in Boreham on Tuesday 17 September where they were presented with Long Service and Good Conduct ...
- 02/09/2019
Get sweeping for Chimney Fire Safety Week
Chimney fires in England accounted for over 4,200 incidents dealt with by fire and rescue services between April 2016 and March 2017. This year’s Chimney Fire Safety Week (2 – 9 September), part of the national fire safety campaign, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is calling ...
- 02/09/2019
Do you live or work in South Woodham Ferrers?
Come to South Woodham Ferrers open day on Sunday 22 September. South Woodham Ferrers Fire Station is on the look-out for new on-call firefighters, who are a vital part of today's fire and rescue service. The call comes as part of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s ...
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