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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 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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After more than a decade of sniffing out danger and saving lives, Jarvis, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s search and rescue dog, is retiring at the age of 11 — or 77 in human years.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service proudly welcomed 18 new wholetime firefighters to the Service during a passing out ceremony at the Service Training Centre in Witham today.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has received two major awards at the Excellence in Fire and Emergency Service Awards 2024, which took place in London on Friday 6 December.
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Crew Manager Paul Mayes offers his safety advice when buying Christmas gifts this year.
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Coggeshall residents have received lifesaving training on a newly installed defibrillator at Coggeshall Fire Station.
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It’s that time of year again - love (and Christmas spirit) is all around! But Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is here to remind you that while the season may be merry, a little carelessness could turn your Christmas into a festive fiasco. So, grab your cue cards, switch on your fairy lights, and read on for some Love Actually-inspired fire safety tips.
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Fire services in the UK have been notified of a worrying increase in incidents involving dangerously high carbon monoxide levels caused by ceremonial wood-burning products.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has been recognised with a top award at the prestigious National Fire Chiefs Council awards.
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Six new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service after completing their basic training course this week.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has won an award for its work towards championing equality and diversity.
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This is your last chance to have your say on Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s (ECFRS) Community Risk Management Plan survey.
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Are you interested in becoming an on-call firefighter in Braintree or Witham? Now’s your chance to find out more!
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