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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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Two on-call firefighters from Tiptree Fire Station have been awarded Chief Fire Officer Commendations for their exemplary actions after they saved a man's life.
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Frinton and Dunmow Fire Stations have become new response posts for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust as part of an ongoing collaboration project with Essex Fire.
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Residents in Harlow are being supported after Essex County Fire and Rescue Service took the difficult decision to serve a prohibition notice on Joseph Rank House in Harlow town centre following significant fire safety concerns.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service needs your help to prevent wildfires and water rescues as the weather finally starts to warm up.
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An Essex firefighter has shared some advice to anyone who doesn’t meet the academic qualifications for the role, ahead of applications opening again this summer.
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Let’s all join Essex County Fire and Rescue Service in welcoming four new on-call firefighters after they completed their basic training course in Witham this week.
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All fire engines in Essex now carry Smokey Paws pet-friendly oxygen masks.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is excited to be opening its fire station doors throughout the year to welcome the community to its station open days.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is recruiting for competent wholetime firefighters to transfer into the Service.
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Two firefighters have completed a 17-week training course to fast track their training to become on-call firefighters with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) plays a crucial role beyond extinguishing fires. Every fire they attend is thoroughly investigated, and if there’s an indication of arson, the case is escalated to the highly trained Fire Investigation Officers.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has proudly welcomed 16 new firefighters and three new control operators to the Service.
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