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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 (ECFRS) hosted an event to mark Volunteers' Week and celebrate the exceptional contributions made by its own dedicated volunteers.
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An Essex fire officer who was involved in the lifesaving response operations in Turkey earlier this year has been thanked during an event at Downing Street.
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Rugby fans are invited to a free charity rugby match on Saturday, 20 May at Clacton Rugby Club.
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Manningtree’s on-call firefighters have been helping the town get ready for tomorrow’s coronation celebrations.
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Businesses in Essex are being urged to clean up their refuge and rubbish to reduce their risk of fire following a serious fire Basildon last night ( Friday 28 April).
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If you are unlikely to hear a standard smoke alarm due to being deaf or through hearing loss Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is offering to fit free sensory smoke alarms.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is appealing for information after a spate of fires which were deliberately set in Doddinghurst, Essex on Monday 24 April 2023.
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This week is Be Water Aware week and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is urging everyone in Essex to remember to Float To Live, a lifesaving technique if you’re struggling in water.
Floating on your back with your arms and legs stretched out can save your life if you are struggling in water.
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Fire officers from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have been working with local businesses and property owners to help them understand new fire safety regulations, which have been introduced as a result of the Grenfell Tower fire.
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A newly published report has shown that Essex County Fire and Rescue’s gender pay gap has decreased over the last year.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is thanking its volunteers for the support they have given over the last 12 months.
In just one year the volunteers have spent over 6000 hours carrying out home fire safety visits, assisting at events and helping at the Essex Fire Museum.
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We're excited to be opening our fire station doors again throughout the year for our station open days and events.
Keep an eye on this page where will share our upcoming open days and events we'll be attending.
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