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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
Public urged to stay wildfire aware ahead of warmer weather
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is asking the public to remain vigilant about fire safety as temperatures start to rise.
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
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Inspectors have found ECFRS is improving the way it keeps people safe.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has issued a crucial reminder to homeowners to replace their smoke alarms every 10 years, regardless of their power source.
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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 at Maldon Fire Station this week.
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Business Engagement Officer Gary Edgcombe urges businesses to clean up their act to avoid preventable arson attacks.
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Firefighters warn pizza oven owners to take care when cooking.
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A family have thanked firefighters after they assisted in saving the life of a toddler.
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A group of retired firefighters from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are fundraising to create a national memorial to fallen firefighters.
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In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, Tom Jewell, Temporary Crew Manager for the Urban Search and Rescue team, shares his experience of completing the firefighter apprenticeship, which paved the way for his thriving career at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.
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Could you make a difference to making Essex safe? Apply to be a wholetime firefighter with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service now.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is celebrating its firefighting apprenticeships as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
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In a groundbreaking initiative, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is proud to be one of the first in the country to launch a dedicated education programme tailored for children not in formal education.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is on a mission to make sure all Essex residents have working smoke alarms after shocking statistics show how vital they are.
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