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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.
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 urging Essex residents to keep their hobs clean and clear after a family had a “lucky escape” from a house fire yesterday.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service honoured its long serving employees in a special awards presentation.
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A firefighter from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and a member of the public have received commendations for life saving actions.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has opened its latest wholetime firefighter recruitment campaign and is encouraging anyone who has considered firefighting as a career to find out more.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service will be celebrating 999 Day on Wednesday, 19 October to recognise all emergency service staff and volunteers that work to keep Essex safe.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is giving advice for Essex residents to have a happy and safe Diwali.
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To celebrate International Control Room Week, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is looking back on the vital role Control Room teams played during this summer’s heatwave.
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A five-a-side football tournament has raised £1,150 for a firefighter battling cancer.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is working alongside partners in Essex as part of the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) to help make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is giving its top tips to make sure your vehicle is safe to use on the road.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning to residents to take action against a ‘silent killer’.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service will be celebrating 999 Day on Thursday, 9 September to recognise all emergency service staff and volunteers that work to keep Essex safe.
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