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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.
Public urged to stay wildfire aware ahead of warmer weather
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is asking the public to remain vigilant about fire safety as temperatures start to rise.
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
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This Deaf Awareness Week, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is raising awareness of safety measures to make sure people with reduced hearing can be alerted to fire.
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This month, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging everyone to tidy their escape routes to ensure they are clear if needed in an emergency.
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This Deaf Awareness Week, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is raising awareness of its free offer to fit sensory smoke alarms that can alert people with reduced hearing to a fire in their home.
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Did you know that Essex County Fire and Rescue Service plays an important role in water rescues? And we have one of the longest coastlines of any county in England, along with rivers and waterside locations that people enjoy all year round.
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Firefighters in Great Dunmow will continue to respond to incidents while their fire station is temporarily closed, thanks to a partnership with Essex Police.
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Firefighters descended on Southend City Centre as part of a training exercise to replicate an incident in a high-rise building.
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Ten new wholetime firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service during a passing out ceremony at the Service Training Centre in Witham today.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service celebrated the hard work and efforts of its people at a special awards ceremony this week.
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Jac Thorold, Assistant Director of Human Resources at ECFRS, is giving her time as a ward assistant at Ipswich Hospital.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is leading the way when it comes to protecting communities.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has honoured its long serving employees in a special awards presentation.
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