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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 is celebrating International Control Room Week by highlighting the extraordinary work the Service’s Control Room Operators do every single day.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is urging people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week and reduce the risk of fire in their homes.
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Two firefighters from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have received commendations for their live saving actions.
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An Epping firefighter has credited her training for preparing her for helping to deliver a stranger's baby.
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Firefighters from Blue Watch in Loughton were recognised for their life saving actions last night (10 October) at a special presentation held at Loughton Fire Station.
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A Search and Rescue Dog from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, specialising in live scent search has been featured in The Little Dog That Laughed book for the Dogs Trust.
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Six new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service after completing their basic training course at Maldon Fire Station.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is looking for volunteers who can join the team and help spread vital safety messaging to their communities.
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Two fire officers from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) who flew out to Morocco following the devastating earthquake are home after eight days of non-stop work to help find survivors.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is appealing for information after several fires were deliberately set in South Woodham Ferrers on Monday night.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has issued a safety warning to scrap yard and storage yard owners following a spate of serious fires in Essex last month.
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Two fire officers from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) are heading to Morocco to help with the search and rescue operations.
Information for the media
Press hotline - 01376 570814
Email press@essex-fire.gov.uk
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