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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 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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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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Essex County Fire and Rescue Services is encouraging riders to sign up to life saving FireBike courses this Motorcycle Safety Week.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed seven new on-call firefighters after they completed their basic training course at Maldon Fire Station this week.
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Meet Di Pasfield, Safeguarding Officer at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
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ECL, an Essex-based sensory support service has developed a formidable partnership with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to ensure its services are accessible to everyone with sight and/or hearing loss.
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In pursuit of creating a more inclusive and accessible service to the community, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have teamed up with the Guide Dogs charity to learn valuable knowledge and skills to improve the wellbeing and safety of people with visual impairments.
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A new life-saving water rescue scheme has been launched in Essex to help tackle the number of tragic drowning deaths.
The Waterside Responder Scheme has been designed by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to provide life-saving skills and equipment for businesses who are located near to water, particularly those who serve alcohol.
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An off-duty firefighter has been praised for giving lifesaving CPR when first on scene to a cardiac arrest in Saffron Walden.
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The Chief Fire Officer of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service awarded four commendations to two firefighters and seven police officers on Monday.
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