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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 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.
Protect the people you care about: let us know who might need help to escape
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is urging families and carers to book a free Home Safety Visit for anyone who may find it difficult to escape their home in t
Fire service reassures Harlow high-rise residents following Redstone House closure
Following the closure of Redstone House in Harlow due to serious fire safety concerns, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is stepping up its presence in the area to offer support and reas
Redstone House Harlow
Residents in Harlow are being supported after Essex County Fire and Rescue Service took the difficult decision to serve a prohibition notice on Redstone House in Harlow town c
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This week is Dementia Action Week and we’re highlighting the ways we work to support people living with dementia in Essex.
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Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust’s (FACT) converted lightship, Trinity, is a floating residential centre which is primarily used by youngsters.
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Essex’s emergency services are coming together tomorrow to push for LGBTQ+ equality progress as part of an IDAHOBIT event.
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A vintage fire engine built nearly 100 years ago has been added to Essex Fire Museum's collection.
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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.
Information for the media
Press hotline - 01376 570814
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