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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
Know your building's escape plan: life-saving advice for high-rise residents
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is urging everyone living in high-rise buildings to familiarise themselves with their building’s evacuation policy – a potentially life-saving step that
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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 (ECFRS) has partnered with Lakeside Shopping Centre to deliver a life-saving water safety initiative designed to equip local businesses with life-saving skills and equipment.
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Over the summer of 2024, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) made significant strides in water safety, playing a crucial role in preventing drownings and raising awareness throughout Essex. Between June 1 and August 31, ECFRS staff attended a total of 64 water safety events, actively working to educate the public and reduce water-related incidents.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is launching a public consultation to help shape its future.
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In the wake of a major fire at a recycling centre in Basildon last week, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has taken action to support local businesses.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is issuing important advice to all Essex residents to regularly test their smoke alarms. It's the best way to protect your family and home from fire.
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Firefighting operations are expected to continue in Hovefields Avenue, Basildon for at least five more days.
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Residents who live close to Terminus House, Harlow, are being asked to avoid the area from 11am on Tuesday, 17 September to allow fire crews to carry out a planned training exercise.
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Ahead of Gas Safety Week, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has issued an important safety reminder for residents.
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Having completed a PhD in Sports and Exercise Science, Dr Liam Noll has brought guidance into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to introduce a first of its kind support system that can be adopted by fire services nationally.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has released concerning new data revealing an alarming fire safety issue in Essex. Between April 2023 and March 2024 there was 732 house fires in Essex, however only 55.5% of homes had working smoke alarms.
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Five new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service after completing their basic training course at the Service’s training centre in Witham this week.
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