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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.
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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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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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has joined up with East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) to help vulnerable people who have fallen in their homes.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is urging people to embrace the spirit of Christmas by checking on their elderly family and neighbours who live alone.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) has been recognised for its collaboration with Audi to improve road safety at the prestigious Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards.
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Firefighters from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service along with partners performed a large-scale rope rescue exercise at Colchester’s Jumbo Water Tower earlier this month.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is gaining tract-ion on it’s rural engagement thanks to a brand new tractor.
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As Safeguarding Adults Week (20-24 November) comes to a close, Rachel Kearn, Safeguarding Officer at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, sheds light on the efforts undertaken to help protect the most vulnerable individuals in the community from the risk of fire.
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