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Little voices, mighty words - Essex school children's mission for road safety
In an effort to drive down the number of road deaths in the County, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has launched a poignant road safety video with a unique twist – using the voices of children

Electrical fires are highest home safety concern among Essex public
Essex residents are telling Essex County Fire and Rescue Service they think electrical faults are the biggest risk of fire in their home.

Essex Fire Service supporting employees and setting up Armed Forces Network
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is setting up an Armed Forces Network to support employees with any links to the Armed Forces, as part of its ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces Cov

Falls partnership between Ambulance Service and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has joined up with East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) to help vulnerable people who have fallen in their homes.

Communities urged to check on elderly family members and neighbours living alone this Christmas
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is urging people to embrace the spirit of Christmas by checking on their elderly family and neighbours who live alone.

Essex Fire Service wins award for road safety at Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has been recognised for its collaboration with Audi to improve road safety at the prestigious Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards.

Operation Vertical Limit saw Essex firefighters practicing a large-scale rope rescue at Colchester’s Jumbo Water Tower
Firefighters from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service along with partners performed a large-scale rope rescue exercise at