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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.
New firefighters coming to a community near you
Seven new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service after completing their basic training course in Witham.
Fire Service marks 80th Anniversary of VJ Day
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service joined forces with military and community leaders at a public ceremony in Castle Park, Colchester, on Friday 15 August to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Vi
Fire Cadets celebrate as months of dedication and commitment pay off
Proud families applauded as Fire Cadets completed months of training with an outstanding display of firefighting skills, teamwork and confidence at their Passing
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.
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Hundreds of residents in Cecil Court, an eleven storey high rise in Southend have been made safer after a sprinkler system was installed.
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Control staff from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have named a litter of puppies at a local animal rescue.
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Colleagues from Essex’s emergency services will meet today to mark International Women’s Day.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service celebrated its latest squad of eight wholetime firefighters during a special ceremony in Witham on Friday.
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Three fire officers from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) who flew out to Turkey following the devastating earthquakes are home having spent eight days working day and night to help find survivors.
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Update from our firefighters deployed to Turkey to help with the search and rescue mission following the devastating earthquakes.
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Three fire officers from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) have been deployed to Turkey to assist with the search and rescue operations following the devastating earthquakes.
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Some of our fire stations are providing a warm space this winter for the local community to come and enjoy companionship, conversation, activities and hot drinks.
Find a warm space local to you:
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Deputy Chief Fire Officer Moira Bruin reading "The wolf is not sleeping", a heart-warming story written to comfort children whose parents work as firefighters.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging residents to register their appliances online to be made aware of any safety recalls.
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With celebrations taking place from 22 January to mark the Lunar New Year, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is giving advice for communities across Essex to celebrate safely.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service awarded its first ever Commercial Long Standing Service Award to Tiptree manufacturer Mumford & Wood.
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