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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 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
Know your building's escape plan: life-saving advice for high-rise residents
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is urging everyone living in high-rise buildings to familiarise themselves with their building’s evacuation policy – a potentially life-saving step that
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Residents from a block of flats in Colchester have been moved out of their homes because of fire safety concerns with the building.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has launched a brand new and modern Control system this week (27 June).
- Press release
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has introduced a state-of-the-art drone to their firefighting response to provide unique aerial intelligence at live incidents across Essex.
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A local mechanic who helped firefighters tackle field fires with his private fire engine will be on the frontline this summer as an on-call firefighter.
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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.
Information for the media
Press hotline - 01376 570814
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