News
Accredited journalists can sign up for press alerts by emailing press@essex-fire.gov.uk
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 firefighters reflect on military roots this Armed Forces Day
As the nation prepares to mark Armed Forces Day this Saturday (28 June), Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is reflecting on the powerful personal journeys of firefighters who served in t
Essex County Fire and Resue Service celebrates National Volunteers’ Week 2025
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is proud to mark National Volunteers’ Week 2025 by shining a spotlight on volunteers from the Essex Community Speed Watch (CSW) scheme, whose tireless e
Make a plan: Fire service urges families to practice escape routes at home
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is encouraging families across Essex to take simple but life-saving steps to prepare their children for what to do if a fire breaks out at h
The rise of lithium-ion battery risks in businesses: fire safety strategies every business needs
Rechargeable technology has transformed how we work.
Protect the people you care about: let us know who might need help to escape
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is urging families and carers to book a free Home Safety Visit for anyone who may find it difficult to escape their home in t
Fire service reassures Harlow high-rise residents following Redstone House closure
Following the closure of Redstone House in Harlow due to serious fire safety concerns, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is stepping up its presence in the area to offer support and reas
Redstone House Harlow
Residents in Harlow are being supported after Essex County Fire and Rescue Service took the difficult decision to serve a prohibition notice on Redstone House in Harlow town c
- Press release
As Safeguarding Adults Week (20-24 November) comes to a close, Rachel Kearn, Safeguarding Officer at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, sheds light on the efforts undertaken to help protect the most vulnerable individuals in the community from the risk of fire.
- Press release
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has been recognised nationally for the work it does to increase and recognise diversity.
- Press release
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have partnered with Cadent, the UK’s biggest gas distribution network, to raise awareness of the deadly dangers associated with carbon monoxide gas.
- Press release
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has partnered with KwikFit to educate Essex students on winter driving and tyre safety.
- Press release
Six 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.
- Press release
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is warning residents to be extra careful when purchasing electrical goods this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
- Press release
A Safeguarding Officer from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is helping families in need get prepared for the colder weather by giving out warm clothes, bedding and safety advice.
- Press release
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.
- Press release
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.
- Press release
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.
- Press release
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!
- Press release
Small businesses in Essex are being urged to take action now in order to adhere to new fire safety legislations which now affects them.
Information for the media
Press hotline - 01376 570814
Email press@essex-fire.gov.uk
If you are not an accredited journalist use 01376 576000 for all enquiries. For emergencies call 999.
We ask that routine press check calls are not made between 8pm and 9am, because all items of interest will be posted here as they happen. Please note this is not a service for the public and press from outside our local area are asked politely to adhere to these guidelines.
Photographs and video
Photographs and video from incidents may be downloaded for publication. These may be used free of charge by all accredited newspapers and media agencies providing they carry a credit to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Breaches of this arrangement will result in an invoice of £74 per image and £294 per video.
Data Sharing Fair Processing Notice
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. Any personal information you provide us with will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
