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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 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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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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Les Nicoll, Safeguarding Officer for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, has once again been spreading holiday cheer by delivering Christmas hampers to hundreds of families in need across North Essex.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service proudly welcomed 17 new wholetime firefighters to the Service during a passing out ceremony at the Service Training Centre in Witham today.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is urging motorists to take extra care when parking their vehicles, so they do not prevent fire engines from attending potentially life-threatening emergencies.
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In an effort to drive down the number of road deaths in the County, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has launched a poignant road safety video with a unique twist – using the voices of children to warn drivers not to speed.
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Essex residents are telling Essex County Fire and Rescue Service they think electrical faults are the biggest risk of fire in their home.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is setting up an Armed Forces Network to support employees with any links to the Armed Forces, as part of its ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
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