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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 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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It’s Business Safety Week and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is giving its top tips to help keep your colleagues and customers safe.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is recommending residents with open fires and log burners plan ahead for colder weather and get chimneys swept and inspected before winter.
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Our Service has had one of its busiest weekends in recent years, with our control room dealing with hundreds of calls and firefighters and crews responding to many incidents across the county.
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As Essex heads into another hot and dry weekend, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is reiterating its plea for everyone to have #FireFreeFun over the next few days.
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With the hot and dry conditions continuing, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is working incredibly hard to keep everyone who lives, works and travels in Essex safe.
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