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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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Essex residents can now easily check how safe their home is at the click of a button.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service's Graham Currie and search and rescue dog Jarvis were deployed to Jersey after an explosion at a block of flats left 12 people missing.
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Station Manager Terry Jewell from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has been awarded an MBE by His Majesty The King in the New Year 2023 Honours list.
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Record-breaking temperatures and thousands of extra calls and incidents; 2022 has been a year like no other for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS).
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More than 80 residents in Castle Point were welcomed to Rayleigh Fire Station for a Christmas lunch supplied by Sainsbury’s in Rayleigh Weir on Thursday.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has won a national award in the Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards 2022 for its work towards inclusion for LGBTQ+ staff.
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Eleven new firefighters and two control room operators have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service during a dedicated passing out ceremony at the Service Training Centre in Witham today.
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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.
Information for the media
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