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Events and Open Days
We're excited to be opening our fire station doors again throughout the year for our station open days and events.
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service leads the way in promoting water safety during Be Water Aware Week
With warm, sunny weather sweeping across Essex this week, many people are heading to the county’s beautiful beaches, rivers, and l
Fire service issue safety warning ahead of UK ban on single use vapes
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is urging vapers to take extra care when charging their devices, as the UK prepares to ban the sale and supply of single-use vapes from 1 June
Wildfire season 2025: How farmers can help Essex firefighters protect their land
After the record-breaking wildfires of 2022, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has made major changes to how it prepares for and responds to wildfires, changes that are already making a differen
Fire Service urges smokers to book home fire safety visits
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is asking anyone who smokes at home to book a free home fire safety visit to help them stay safe at home following a fatal fire on Friday.
Fire Service issues wildfire safety advice ahead of another warm weekend
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is continuing to ask the public to think about fire safety as we’re set for another warm weekend.
Fire service encourages Home Safety Visits for smokers
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to look out for loved ones who smoke, particularly those who are elderly and live alone, by referring them for a Home Safety Visit through the
Could you be an on-call firefighter in Stansted?
Have you ever thought about becoming an on-call firefighter? Stansted Fire Station is looking for new recruits - and now’s your chance to find out more and apply.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service's Home Safety Administrator, Sally Coleman has been praised for potentially saving a woman's life during a routine phone call.
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A team of specialist fire officers at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has been formed to focus on making high rise buildings in Essex safer.
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Reels and reels of old fire hoses are living a new life at Colchester Zoo after being made into enrichment toys for a variety of animals.
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With Christmas fast approaching many of you will be bringing a festive sparkle to your offices. Decorations, ornaments, lights and Christmas trees will brighten up your usually dull offices, but you must consider fire safety at every step of your festive spruce!
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Small businesses in Essex are being urged to take action now in order to adhere to new fire safety legislations which now affects them.
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Essex business owners are being reminded to keep their premises fire safe in the run up to Christmas.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has published its Annual Report and Statement of Assurance for the year 2022-2023.
The report reflects both significant challenges and successes for the service, such as the national economic situation creating financial pressures on budgets, with the Service securing a balanced budget for 2023/24 that will keep people safe, improve services and further invest in people and equipment.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is issuing charging safety advice ahead of Electrical Fire Safety month.
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Five new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service after completing their basic training course at the Service Training Centre in Witham.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has issued a safety message to everyone across the county this Halloween.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating International Control Room Week and is showcasing the people who are the first line of support when you ring 999.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service honoured staff for their long service, commitment, and dedication at a special awards ceremony.
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