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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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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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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has revealed two special fire engines in Colchester ahead of Remembrance Day.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has opened a brand-new Fire Cadets unit based at Halstead Fire Station, the seventh of its kind in the county.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has published its Annual Report and Statement of Assurance for 2023-24, offering a detailed overview of the Service’s efforts to protect and serve the residents of Essex over the past year.
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In celebration of Youth Work Week, Dewi Kaylene, a dedicated firefighter and Cadet Instructor, shares his transformative journey through the FireBreak scheme, which laid the foundation for his successful career at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.
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As Christmas shopping season gets underway, ECFRS is urging shoppers across Essex to remain vigilant about product safety when purchasing items online.
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